GN'R Playing 26th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert / Sat show web stream

[bedanish]

....saw Sunday's show live. It was AWESOME!!! Can't wait for Vegas in a week and a 1/2.

p.s. loved watching Bumblefoot spend time with kids on stage. How cool for them to strum his guitar with Axl singing in the foreground. Glad to see that some big rock stars keep their eyes on the ball.

[Jude]

I gotta say Axl had some difficulties with WTTJ and I also think Better should be moved out from the setlist because it may be too difficult song to sing live nowadays. Otherwise the band kicked ass and Axl did a brave thing here, he didn't let all those kids down and that's what I like. I also loved to see the guys on the stage with the one and only Neil Young.  I'm really hoping that Axl gets well when the Appetite for Democracy tour starts! 

[wight gunner]

Ok as we have here the mangment of GNR,i would love to know the truth about Axl voice, why he singed with rasp in 2010,and why he is not using it anymore,there is any chance to see him singing like 2010?

please dont delete this ...........

If  the band were to sound just like the record, they'd be miming, now THAT would piss people off    I love hearing live music when I go to a show, its not about performance for me (unless its real bad) but the occasion, being there is far better than youtube or even a DVD, they for me are a distant second given the choice.

[requiem156]

Anyone is entitled to a bad night periodically. It's too bad that this event got a bit more publicity than the average Guns gig - it's certainly not doing them any favors as far as public perception.

[Shackler]

Awesome to see GN'R do this show. Great cause.

Axl did the show with a strep throat.

I don't know how he does it!



/jarmo

He didn't practice, and as a result his voice was shot.

See? I can throw out random ideas too.

Except that mine is likely closer to the truth.

I am just now reading this thread and, I am curious to know how is that whatever you are saying is closer to the truth Who are you? Were you at the show? Have you gotten any real information from GNR camp? The answer is NO, so please keep your random ideas to yourself. An opinion or a real constructive criticism is one thing but please don't post something as it is a fact because you are really far from the truth. Also, if you are in this board just to talk shit, maybe you should look for another one where you can post what in your mind is the "truth".

When Jarmo posts any information regarding GNR, he is posting the "truth".

Beta

I wasn't posting it as truth.

I was showing that anyone can throw out random thoughts that can be passed off as truth.

I don't believe that Axl had a strep throat.

I think that he was not prepared for the show.

Why do I say this? Because it was the same at Rock in Rio 2011 - he clearly had not prepared and it was evident in his voice. That is why I feel I am 'more likely closer to the truth'.

I hope you don't take this to heart - I just feel that Axl is not preparing himself as well as he can.

And it hurts me as a fan because I want him to be the best he can be.

I can't even begin to fathom how asinine this is.  How can you possibly dispute that he was sick?  You have no basis to say that isn't true.  That was the whole point of Beta's post.  You have no clue, you're just disregarding this information from someone who would know a hell of a lot better than any of us simply because it doesn't fit into your narrative that if Axl doesn't sound good, it's because of a lack of preparation.

Ali

Ok then, but how can you say that he was sick?

Just because you have a lot of people saying the same thing doesn't make it true.

I merely suggested he hadn't prepared. Who is more likely to lie, someone who wants to defend someone close to them - or a fan who wants one of his idols to be at his best?

I'm not calling Beta a liar, I'm just saying that if I was her and Axl performed poorly, then I'd try and defend him as best I could.

You really do not know me. If Axl fucks up, he fucks up, period. FYI, during RIR Axl had 104f temperature and if you remember, we played under a lot of rain and lost more than half of our gear. You also should call hotel and ask name of the doctor that they called for Axl at the time, they love to give out information. You are just of one those people that love to shit on him and please don't call yourself a fan because that is the last thing you are. No matter what you say, they did an amazing thing and, judging any of the artist that were there, should be the last thing anyone should do because it was/is an amazing cause. If you have such a problem with Axl's voice, do us a favor, stop listening to him. There is nothing constructive coming for your post and, I am done talking to you, have a great day.

Beta,

"during RIR Axl had 104f temperature and if you remember, we played under a lot of rain and lost more than half of our gear. You also should call hotel and ask name of the doctor that they called for Axl at the time, they love to give out information. "

A: That's fair enough, if it's true. I just find it too much of a coincidence that the start of the tour sees his voice no where near his best, and mid-tour it gets miles better. You can say that touring will improve his voice, and it will. But it is similar to practising everyday for a month before a tour. If that is done, then he could be at his best from the beginning of a tour. Which, in the past, he has not been.

If you say he was sick, fair enough. But there are other examples of beginning of tours where he seems ill-prepared and things don't pick up until mid way through. Can the excuse always be 'he was sick'?

There are, granted, instances where he is strong and in full-voice from the start. Which is great - and is what I love to see.


''You are just of one those people that love to shit on him and please don't call yourself a fan because that is the last thing you are.''

A: No, I'm afraid I'm not 'one of those people'. I am frequently positive yet am frustrated because I want my favourite band to be the best they can be. That is all. I don't want others to see Axl on an off night. I want them to see him at his best. I've listened to the band since I was 11. I am a supporter of the new band, but want to see them achieve as much success as they can.



No matter what you say, they did an amazing thing and, judging any of the artist that were there, should be the last thing anyone should do because it was/is an amazing cause. If you have such a problem with Axl's voice, do us a favor, stop listening to him. There is nothing constructive coming for your post and, I am done talking to you, have a great day.


Of course it was a great cause. I'm not disputing that. And I will never stop listening to him; I'm sorry that you feel that way.

[Boromir]

(backstage)

[imcrazy]

Don't Let It Bring You Down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R_lrF7RYGg

This is so great!  Wish I was there 

[Siamese Democracy]

Shackler - How dare you question Beta.     If anyone knows what is going on it is her.  We love you Beta and Axl!!!!   

[volcano62]

Don't Let It Bring You Down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R_lrF7RYGg

This is so great!  Wish I was there 

Me as well!! That was awesome!

[smeagol2124]

Don't Let It Bring You Down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R_lrF7RYGg

This is so great!  Wish I was there 

Me as well!! That was awesome!

When GNR did "Sway" a few years ago, I didn't think there was a better cover song they could play.  Well, fuck me I was wrong.......That performance with Neil was just awesome.

[HBK]

Don't Let It Bring You Down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R_lrF7RYGg

This is so great!  Wish I was there 

Me as well!! That was awesome!

Fuckin' Amazing

 

[estebanf]

My opinion:

- I do think Axl sucked this particular show, but we all know how his voice grows and goes stronger with the pass of the shows, reaching skyrocketing levels at some points for example the last 2006 shows, or the last shows of the southamerican tour -in comparison to Rock In Rio- (I think my opinion here is valid because I attended them all).

- Is it the most important thing how good/bad were Axl vocals at these two particular shows? No! Not at all! The cause, the children of the Bridge School did!

- I dont think Axl's voice was THAT terrible like some people say. I just *think* (I can be wrong, I know) he did not rehearse enough. Acoustic versions of these classics songs need some reaccomodation / readaptation and it was pretty clear the band rehearsed a lot (the instrumental base was tighter than ever in my opinion) and Axl maybe didn't. I say *maybe* because Im not a part of the camp to state this as a fact, but common sense indicates that.

Anyway, I love Axl, I love the band (it's not *MY* band but I love it anyway), I want to see the guys live again (see them 10 times, cant never get enough) and I'm 100% sure Axl's voice will sound demoniac as always with the pass of the shows. Its always been this way.

[SlashRxR]

My opinion:

- I do think Axl sucked this particular show, but we all know how his voice grows and goes stronger with the pass of the shows, reaching skyrocketing levels at some points for example the last 2006 shows, or the last shows of the southamerican tour -in comparison to Rock In Rio- (I think my opinion here is valid because I attended them all).

- Is it the most important thing how good/bad were Axl vocals at these two particular shows? No! Not at all! The cause, the children of the Bridge School did!

- I dont think Axl's voice was THAT terrible like some people say. I just *think* (I can be wrong, I know) he did not rehearse enough. Acoustic versions of these classics songs need some reaccomodation / readaptation and it was pretty clear the band rehearsed a lot (the instrumental base was tighter than ever in my opinion) and Axl maybe didn't. I say *maybe* because Im not a part of the camp to state this as a fact, but common sense indicates that.

Anyway, I love Axl, I love the band (it's not *MY* band but I love it anyway), I want to see the guys live again (see them 10 times, cant never get enough) and I'm 100% sure Axl's voice will sound demoniac as always with the pass of the shows. Its always been this way.

I attended both shows and Axl did have trouble the first night... No doubt about it, but the second night KILLED! I will post the show as soon as it uploads completely!

[norway]

If Axl wasn't in the best condition it didn't show so much at the opening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hasvLT3aYNU (listen to the crowd-reaction at 2:00 after the scream)

My opinion:

- I do think Axl sucked this particular show, but we all know how his voice grows and goes stronger with the pass of the shows, reaching skyrocketing levels at some points

1: Axl nailed You're Crazy and the band owned the song.

2: They should never have done WTTJ (nor better) unnplugged. Period. Thats my opinion.

I will post the show as soon as it uploads completely!

Danke! U r teh pwn!

[russtcb]

My opinion:

- I do think Axl sucked this particular show, but we all know how his voice grows and goes stronger with the pass of the shows, reaching skyrocketing levels at some points for example the last 2006 shows, or the last shows of the southamerican tour -in comparison to Rock In Rio- (I think my opinion here is valid because I attended them all).

- Is it the most important thing how good/bad were Axl vocals at these two particular shows? No! Not at all! The cause, the children of the Bridge School did!

- I dont think Axl's voice was THAT terrible like some people say. I just *think* (I can be wrong, I know) he did not rehearse enough. Acoustic versions of these classics songs need some reaccomodation / readaptation and it was pretty clear the band rehearsed a lot (the instrumental base was tighter than ever in my opinion) and Axl maybe didn't. I say *maybe* because Im not a part of the camp to state this as a fact, but common sense indicates that.

Anyway, I love Axl, I love the band (it's not *MY* band but I love it anyway), I want to see the guys live again (see them 10 times, cant never get enough) and I'm 100% sure Axl's voice will sound demoniac as always with the pass of the shows. Its always been this way.

I attended both shows and Axl did have trouble the first night... No doubt about it, but the second night KILLED! I will post the show as soon as it uploads completely!

Oh awesome. I'm sure you're aware, but a lot of people are anxiously awaiting hearing that entire second show

[Boromir]

Paradise City 2nd day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGOQGjRHyTc

He sounds fine 

People loved it 

[spgunner]

Awesome to see GN'R do this show. Great cause.

Axl did the show with a strep throat.

I don't know how he does it!



/jarmo

He didn't practice, and as a result his voice was shot.

See? I can throw out random ideas too.

Except that mine is likely closer to the truth.

I am just now reading this thread and, I am curious to know how is that whatever you are saying is closer to the truth Who are you? Were you at the show? Have you gotten any real information from GNR camp? The answer is NO, so please keep your random ideas to yourself. An opinion or a real constructive criticism is one thing but please don't post something as it is a fact because you are really far from the truth. Also, if you are in this board just to talk shit, maybe you should look for another one where you can post what in your mind is the "truth".

When Jarmo posts any information regarding GNR, he is posting the "truth".

Beta

I wasn't posting it as truth.

I was showing that anyone can throw out random thoughts that can be passed off as truth.

I don't believe that Axl had a strep throat.

I think that he was not prepared for the show.

Why do I say this? Because it was the same at Rock in Rio 2011 - he clearly had not prepared and it was evident in his voice. That is why I feel I am 'more likely closer to the truth'.

I hope you don't take this to heart - I just feel that Axl is not preparing himself as well as he can.

And it hurts me as a fan because I want him to be the best he can be.

I can't even begin to fathom how asinine this is.  How can you possibly dispute that he was sick?  You have no basis to say that isn't true.  That was the whole point of Beta's post.  You have no clue, you're just disregarding this information from someone who would know a hell of a lot better than any of us simply because it doesn't fit into your narrative that if Axl doesn't sound good, it's because of a lack of preparation.

Ali

Ok then, but how can you say that he was sick?

Just because you have a lot of people saying the same thing doesn't make it true.

I merely suggested he hadn't prepared. Who is more likely to lie, someone who wants to defend someone close to them - or a fan who wants one of his idols to be at his best?

I'm not calling Beta a liar, I'm just saying that if I was her and Axl performed poorly, then I'd try and defend him as best I could.

You really do not know me. If Axl fucks up, he fucks up, period. FYI, during RIR Axl had 104f temperature and if you remember, we played under a lot of rain and lost more than half of our gear. You also should call hotel and ask name of the doctor that they called for Axl at the time, they love to give out information. You are just of one those people that love to shit on him and please don't call yourself a fan because that is the last thing you are. No matter what you say, they did an amazing thing and, judging any of the artist that were there, should be the last thing anyone should do because it was/is an amazing cause. If you have such a problem with Axl's voice, do us a favor, stop listening to him. There is nothing constructive coming for your post and, I am done talking to you, have a great day.

Axl stands as the last real rock star alive. I wish I was there to watch this acoustic sets live n? I can?t believe how come some of the ?fans? behave just like the worst kind of lying press in the world. Apart from his voice (considering how bad he was as regards his throat he kicked some major ass! Axl in sick mode kicks Vince Neil in his top performances ever! Lol ), the whole idea of performing for the kids n? teenagers at the Bridge School is a beautiful n positive thing n? to play in the conditions he was? I can only say that this is one hell of a rock n? roll attitude! Not to mention some other icons like Frank Sinatra n? Elvis Presley ? both have committed mistakes as regards lyrics or failed in parts here n? there due several negative conditions n? they?re still  Frank Sinatra n? Elvis Presley, the same way he still is Axl Rose !
I wish there was an end to the anonymity all over the internet, so we could know those who really stand for the band n? those who love to bash the band all the time. I would bet a lotta money that the same people who are bitching here will go to the gigs, will scream n? cheer n? will even try to see the band n? thank them for the gig. And then, will come back here to say a lot of shit.
Thank you Beta, Fernando n? Jarmo for being around, this is always fresh air for the fans who really enjoy the band n? want the best for them.
GNR4LIFE !

[jarmo]

That's fair enough, if it's true. I just find it too much of a coincidence that the start of the tour sees his voice no where near his best, and mid-tour it gets miles better. You can say that touring will improve his voice, and it will. But it is similar to practising everyday for a month before a tour. If that is done, then he could be at his best from the beginning of a tour. Which, in the past, he has not been.

If you say he was sick, fair enough. But there are other examples of beginning of tours where he seems ill-prepared and things don't pick up until mid way through. Can the excuse always be 'he was sick'?

Wait. So how do you know how Axl prepares for tours/shows and what would be best for him and those who attend the shows?

I'm curious what kind of info you have.

If that's your simple solution, why not make the first two weeks of each tour have two shows per day for 14 days? 





/jarmo

[Spirit]

From the 21st:


WTTJ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnfSCC_wiY

SCOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-URfuUiqF88&feature=channel&list=UL

PATIENCE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ailGK0KBLek&feature=channel&list=UL

PARADISE CITY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGOQGjRHyTc&feature=channel&list=UL



Thanks to whoever uploaded them, Axl sounds pretty good here.

[estebanf]

My opinion:

- I do think Axl sucked this particular show, but we all know how his voice grows and goes stronger with the pass of the shows, reaching skyrocketing levels at some points for example the last 2006 shows, or the last shows of the southamerican tour -in comparison to Rock In Rio- (I think my opinion here is valid because I attended them all).

- Is it the most important thing how good/bad were Axl vocals at these two particular shows? No! Not at all! The cause, the children of the Bridge School did!

- I dont think Axl's voice was THAT terrible like some people say. I just *think* (I can be wrong, I know) he did not rehearse enough. Acoustic versions of these classics songs need some reaccomodation / readaptation and it was pretty clear the band rehearsed a lot (the instrumental base was tighter than ever in my opinion) and Axl maybe didn't. I say *maybe* because Im not a part of the camp to state this as a fact, but common sense indicates that.

Anyway, I love Axl, I love the band (it's not *MY* band but I love it anyway), I want to see the guys live again (see them 10 times, cant never get enough) and I'm 100% sure Axl's voice will sound demoniac as always with the pass of the shows. Its always been this way.

I attended both shows and Axl did have trouble the first night... No doubt about it, but the second night KILLED! I will post the show as soon as it uploads completely!

Please! Do it!