Recording GnR at live shows

[Lord Stan]

I think as long as it doesn't bother people around you watching the show, it's not a big deal.

It's not a big deal as such but it looks so unbelievably stupid when most of the people are with their cameras.

Do they even watch the videos afterwards or do they go to YouTube for better quality anyway?

[Ja5oN]

When I bought tickets for the new Vegas shows I noticed the following on the AXS website....

"Non professional cameras allowed, no detachable lenses. No audio/video recorders or tablets are allowed."

So looks like a few pics on a camera ARE allowed.

[GnR-NOW]

Cellphone pictures and recordings are almost impossible to control, but it's easier to limit actual cameras and recorders

[D-GenerationX]

Well, Rock Fuel doesn't seem to be a fan of the practice, hmm?

Personally, I see bootleg collecting as something of a compliment to the band.  You are so into them, you are seeking out as many live recordings as you can get, sometimes of suspect quality.  You are not stealing from the band, because the band was never releasing it anyway.  And if you are seeking out concert recordings, you already own ever commercial release the band has put out already.

You are an uberfan.  You are not the enemy.

[MNGS717]

For most bands I try to record one or two songs and take some photos to share with other fans and have something nice to remember.  So long as it does not bother anyone who paid a lot of money too.  In the GN'R world it does seem like there are a small number of fans who go take 100's of photos so they can show them off indefinitely.  It just takes bragging to a whole new level and can be annoying after awhile.  It's not even jealousy..it's more like why spend the entire concert with a camera or phone in your hand?  I remember when that one guy and his mother showed up at a Tommy Stinson show and spent the entire show snapping photos 2 feet away from Tommy...then complained later the lighting was bad!

[LIGuns]

I've got to admit I've gotten caught in the moment and took too many pics/videos..But I soon realized I would have more fun enjoying the moment therefore preserving legitimate memories...Besides someone else is probably doing as good if not a better job..What gets me are people recording at a televised event..

[estebanf]

I honestly think that amateur recordings helped a lot to keep the band ''alive'' in the blank gaps between 2002 and 2006, and that they do nothing but promoting the band and encouraging people to attend the shows. It's my personal case. I became a hardcore fan of this band throgh listening to bootlegs. Recording audio is a great way of having that ''souvenir'' Limulus mentioned without losing attention to what is happening in the show, and I really hope some audio recordings from this new tour pop up.

[rebelhipi]

I honestly think that amateur recordings helped a lot to keep the band ''alive'' in the blank gaps between 2002 and 2006, and that they do nothing but promoting the band and encouraging people to attend the shows. It's my personal case. I became a hardcore fan of this band throgh listening to bootlegs. Recording audio is a great way of having that ''souvenir'' Limulus mentioned without losing attention to what is happening in the show, and I really hope some audio recordings from this new tour pop up.

I agree.
i see bootlegs as promo for the band, in a good way too, if the band palys a bad show that will be on tape, so its the real deal.

[DarkFairy]

They didn't seem to mind pics being taken or even video, DJ used one of my pics for his bomber shirt even