Getting Axl on Oprah!

[Hoosizzit]

The best would be " That Metal Show" with Eddie Trunk

[COMAMOTIVE]

Wrong setting / Wrong audience

 

[Jdog0830]

The best would be " That Metal Show" with Eddie Trunk

That would work 

[Spirit]

The best would be " That Metal Show" with Eddie Trunk

That would work 

We know he's been asked to come on, so that's a start. Axl seemed to have a great time on his radio show, hopefully he accepts for their next season (anyone know when that is anyway, the fall?).

If there is a album release later this year, the timing couldn't have been more perfect.

[Jdog0830]

The best would be " That Metal Show" with Eddie Trunk

That would work 

We know he's been asked to come on, so that's a start. Axl seemed to have a great time on his radio show, hopefully he accepts for their next season (anyone know when that is anyway, the fall?).

If there is a album release later this year, the timing couldn't have been more perfect.

Yeah that would be a perfect scenario for everyone. I wonder why Axl hasn't taken them up on that offer because if my memory is right they love Axl a lot.

[D]

Please no Metal Show. Worst show I've ever seen.

[King Axl]

I just submitted my request.

Getting Axl to do any kind of television interview is a challenge, but as one of the final guests of Oprah, he could really help with the current band's popularity. Would seem like a win/win for all involved.

[snead hearn]

The interviewer that would have been the one and only for Axl would have been Tom Snyder, on the Tomorrow show (late 70s/early 80s). Do yourself a favor-seek out the DVDs of the musical guests, AND especially seek out the jailhouse interview with Charles Manson on youtube. Too bad it would never happen now.

Given the style and nature of Axl and Guns N' Roses, such an interview must be hard-hitting, broad questioning, almost confrontational at times-much like a GNR album or concert. It also has to be live, on camera, not in print. Oprah you say? To what does her highness bring to the table in such respect of Axl? Soft questions, hand-wringing, weepy-sobbing. Let's all get warm and fuzzy and watch Axl sing "Kumbaya" for the finale.

MAYBE for a second choice would be Charlie Rose.

[Bodhi]

Forget that Oprah nonsense... We should get Axl on the Mark Hoppus show "Hoppus on Music",  He has already had Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Duff, Slash, Phil Collins, Rob Zombie and bunch of other big music names, past and present on the show.  Foo Fighters are on next week.

[D]

I thought Oprah's show was bout over?

[Spirit]

Please no Metal Show. Worst show I've ever seen.

I think it's pretty great, and really what's the alternative these days?

It's a dying (or hurting at least) genre, and these guys are at least doing something to keep things going in the TV media. Really a relief to tune in to these guys among all the teen pop, reality r'n'b shit they're showing 99% of the time.

[Albert S Miller]

Not to sound negative, as nice as it would be to have Axl guest on one of these shows, the reality of it is, that is just not what Axl does, I think it would be completely strange to see Axl Rose sitting in a chair next to Oprah Winfrey, the way I see it is Axl is happy sharing his life with us threw his music and the real treat is a tour in your area, don't think he wants to be asked the same old tired quetions that have no real relevance to GNR today.

[Bodhi]

yeah also, what audience are we aiming for by getting him on Oprah?  White middle age housewives? 

[Jdog0830]

Please no Metal Show. Worst show I've ever seen.

I think it's pretty great, and really what's the alternative these days?

It's a dying (or hurting at least) genre, and these guys are at least doing something to keep things going in the TV media. Really a relief to tune in to these guys among all the teen pop, reality r'n'b shit they're showing 99% of the time.

You hit the nail on the head with that my friend although I never get the time it goes on I have seen a few episodes and its good.

yeah also, what audience are we aiming for by getting him on Oprah?  White middle age housewives? 

Hahahaha thats basically it.

The interviewer that would have been the one and only for Axl would have been Tom Snyder, on the Tomorrow show (late 70s/early 80s). Do yourself a favor-seek out the DVDs of the musical guests, AND especially seek out the jailhouse interview with Charles Manson on youtube. Too bad it would never happen now.

Given the style and nature of Axl and Guns N' Roses, such an interview must be hard-hitting, broad questioning, almost confrontational at times-much like a GNR album or concert. It also has to be live, on camera, not in print. Oprah you say? To what does her highness bring to the table in such respect of Axl? Soft questions, hand-wringing, weepy-sobbing. Let's all get warm and fuzzy and watch Axl sing "Kumbaya" for the finale.

MAYBE for a second choice would be Charlie Rose.

I believe I seen Tom Snyder in a interview once cant really remember who but he did a good job. If Axl did get on Oprah I am sure they would make him sing Sweet Child O' Mine.

[D]

Metal Show is cheesy and corny. Bunch of old fanboys sitting around like they are still teenagers

I like Axl in a lot of ways cause he doesn't do the norm. that helps make him unique and special so when he does talk, its a big deal and newsworthy. Same reasons i like Prince.

[Albert S Miller]

yeah also, what audience are we aiming for by getting him on Oprah?  White middle age housewives? 

Listen Bodhi, I am a white middle aged housewife of 45, just for the record, I do not watch Oprah .

[jarmo]

I like Axl in a lot of ways cause he doesn't do the norm. that helps make him unique and special so when he does talk, its a big deal and newsworthy.

Yeah, and some complain about that. "He doesn't talk, whine whine whine". Others talk and talk and talk. Same things in interview after interview.

Many artists talk and do interviews because it's part of the game. They have that obligation.

It's unfortunate that some haven't learned anything from the past.

Axl has been selective regarding who he talks to, and when, for quite some time. It's nothing new.




/jarmo

[Bodhi]

yeah also, what audience are we aiming for by getting him on Oprah?  White middle age housewives? 

Listen Bodhi, I am a white middle aged housewife of 45, just for the record, I do not watch Oprah .

haha so youre the one who doesn't.  Nah i was just kidding around, but seriously I don't really feel like Oprah draws people  that are  Axl's audience.

[overmatik]

I have never seen anyone disrespected on that Metal Show. Axl appearing there would be cool.

[Albert S Miller]

yeah also, what audience are we aiming for by getting him on Oprah?  White middle age housewives? 

Listen Bodhi, I am a white middle aged housewife of 45, just for the record, I do not watch Oprah .

haha so youre the one who doesn't.  Nah i was just kidding around, but seriously I don't really feel like Oprah draws people  that are  Axl's audience.

It is totally fine, it was actually funny that I sort of fit the catagory you were describing, just figures