Slash says "never say never" over return to classic-era GN'R lineup

[EmilyGNR]

I guess speculation keeps some people occupied 

[TheBaconman]

I guess speculation keeps some people occupied 

Hahaha.  Yes

It's one of many things

[D-GenerationX]

I guess speculation keeps some people occupied 

I'd gladly take the alternative.

But wouldn't we all?

[D-GenerationX]

How would this work honestly?

So the label spent a decade funding this music.   Now you really think they would just let Axl release any music just under his name or another band name or with another label?   No chance in hell.    If the label was serious about releasing music as well, they would be promoting the name guns n roses to the max    

Totally agree. 

Well, unless you are suggesting Axl is super willing, but the label is not.  That, I do not believe.

But I totally agree they did not invest in the name "Guns N' Roses" all this time to waste it.

[Ginger King]

If they do I just fear that the other Chinese era material will be gone...

Why?  I don't think that the two concepts are mutually exclusive.  Duff came back and played CD songs.  Why would a reunion mean that the vault stays locked?

[D-GenerationX]

Why?  I don't think that the two concepts are mutually exclusive.  Duff came back and played CD songs.  Why would a reunion mean that the vault stays locked?

I can't see a reunited GNR playing any CD songs on said fantasyland reunion tour.

Would they try and do something with something in the almighty vault?  Maybe.  If after the fantasyland reunion tour they do a miracle reunion album.

In case you aren't picking up my tone...I'm not super confident any of this happens.

[GNR2014]

If the band reunites and Axl wants to sing "Chinese Democracy," then Slash & Co. are going to have to learn it. 

[Jay Tea]

2017

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[reayj2003]

If the band reunites and Axl wants to sing "Chinese Democracy," then Slash & Co. are going to have to learn it. 

No they wouldn't.

[D-GenerationX]

If the band reunites and Axl wants to sing "Chinese Democracy," then Slash & Co. are going to have to learn it. 

No they wouldn't.

I agree.

I think its like suggesting that a reunited band would have Slash solo songs in the setlist.  Never going to happen.

[JAEBALL]

If the band reunites and Axl wants to sing "Chinese Democracy," then Slash & Co. are going to have to learn it. 

No they wouldn't.

I agree.

I think its like suggesting that a reunited band would have Slash solo songs in the setlist.  Never going to happen.

What ? They won't have Slither in the encore ??

I'm all for fun silly reunion chatter... but this kinda sucks. Once Duff's book promo is over, which maybe is already. I suspect several months of nothingness for us to talk about.

Definitely all Bumblefoot's fault 

[Ginger King]

If the band reunites and Axl wants to sing "Chinese Democracy," then Slash & Co. are going to have to learn it. 

No they wouldn't.

I agree.

I think its like suggesting that a reunited band would have Slash solo songs in the setlist.  Never going to happen.

But Slash's songs aren't Guns n Roses songs...CD songs are.  As it stands, CD isn't prominently featured in the setlist, so we're only talking about 4-5 songs.  In any event, I agree with you that this is the fantasy of all fantasies.  Ain't.  Gonna.  Happen.

[D-GenerationX]

I very seriously doubt Slash or Duff would consider any CD tunes true GNR songs.

[D-GenerationX]

I'm all for fun silly reunion chatter... but this kinda sucks. Once Duff's book promo is over, which maybe is already. I suspect several months of nothingness for us to talk about.

Very true.

It's a total bummer this is has been the biggest GNR "news" event of 2015.  Some offhanded comments from people out of the band for 20 years.

[jarmo]

Jarmo - You seem to be lightening up on Slash a bit these days. Know something you cannot share here?    

What do you base that on?

Because he was tricked into answering a questions and certain fans love to talk about it?
To answer your question: No.

I very seriously doubt Slash or Duff would consider any CD tunes true GNR songs.

Duff already performed those songs and even mentioned how the bass lines are similar to his...





/jarmo

[D-GenerationX]

I very seriously doubt Slash or Duff would consider any CD tunes true GNR songs.

Duff already performed those songs and even mentioned how the bass lines are similar to his...

Yeah, but that's not what was being said here.

In the event of a totally improbable reunion tour, do you see much chance any CD songs are in the setlist?

I do not.

[mortismurphy]

I very seriously doubt Slash or Duff would consider any CD tunes true GNR songs.

I agree. Duff was brought in as a (temporary) replacement in Newgnr. A full blown reunion would entail the dismantling of newgnr. Also there would be an expectation to hear the great songs that a reunited line-up created. Can you imagine the reaction? ''From Hollywood California, Guns N' Roses'', cue Slash playing the Chinese Democracy riff?

[Spirit]

I very seriously doubt Slash or Duff would consider any CD tunes true GNR songs.

I agree. Duff was brought in as a (temporary) replacement in Newgnr. A full blown reunion would entail the dismantling of newgnr. Also there would be an expectation to hear the great songs that a reunited line-up created. Can you imagine the reaction? ''From Hollywood California, Guns N' Roses'', cue Slash playing the Chinese Democracy riff?

Those songs are still a part of GN'R and Axl's legacy. In theory, it's not much different than the current band playing the classic stuff. There are quite a few fans of the band that likes the Chinese material.

To extend the thought a bit, would it be much different for Slash to play a Rolling Stone or AC/DC cover than some songs from Chinese? Because I could see him playing cover songs anyways.


If it were ever to happen, I also hope Axl could sing on some of the best Slash, Izzy and Duff tunes as well. Come to think of it, it would have been pretty awesome to hear.

[mortismurphy]

I very seriously doubt Slash or Duff would consider any CD tunes true GNR songs.

I agree. Duff was brought in as a (temporary) replacement in Newgnr. A full blown reunion would entail the dismantling of newgnr. Also there would be an expectation to hear the great songs that a reunited line-up created. Can you imagine the reaction? ''From Hollywood California, Guns N' Roses'', cue Slash playing the Chinese Democracy riff?

Those songs are still a part of GN'R and Axl's legacy. In theory, it's not much different than the current band playing the classic stuff. There are quite a few fans of the band that likes the Chinese material.

To extend the thought a bit, would it be much different for Slash to play a Rolling Stone or AC/DC cover than some songs from Chinese? Because I could see him playing cover songs anyways.

I just cannot see Slash agreeing to it. If he did, it would certainly be a colossal climb down to an Axl demand. The guy must really be desperate for a reunion under those circumstances. The only thing I can envision is, a song as part of a 'solo' spot.

If it were ever to happen, I also hope Axl could sing on some of the best Slash, Izzy and Duff tunes as well. Come to think of it, it would have been pretty awesome to hear.

How many songs do we have to work with here? I would agree if it exceeds 30, but I do not believe anyone would want to see Better, Believe In Me or Shuffle it All (and I am a fan of Izzy's material by the way) push out setlist shoe-ins like Civil War, Think About You, Estranged or Out Ta Get Me!

99% of people at a reunion show want the mega songs from Appetite and Illusion. It is that simple. Seeing Slash play This I Love is going to confuse, bore or irritate the crowd. Conversely, the same applies to an Axl singing Beggars and Hangers On.

[LongGoneDay]

I would definitely pay to see the classic lineup play Chinese, Slash, Izzy etc solo material.
That sounds pretty damn cool, actually. But yeah, don?t see any scenario where that happens.

Chinese didn?t resonate with the masses. Neither did Izzy?s solo material. Really, the only material that did was Velvet Revolver, but that crashed and burned rather quickly. I can appreciate at least some of all the alumni?s post UYI material, but the masses aren?t clamoring for any of it.