Rumor: GNR reunion may not include all classic members

[AHUGEAxlFan]

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rumor-guns-n-roses-reunion-wont-be-all-original-members/ I know that this was already a rumor but still, good thread to make.

I'd love to see Richard, fortus, dizzy, and Axl play with slash and duff. I think its happening (atleast something with Frank and Richard) !!! 

[JMB-GNR]

Only possible 'classic' lineup I could see happen, with mother Goose of course

[D-GenerationX]

If this is the best we are going to do, I'm 'bout it, 'bout it.

Still a vast improvement.

[14 Yrs Of Silence]

If true, I'm sure Izzy was asked and he does not want to do it. Drummers probably weren't asked.  Does anyone else feel like this could put Steven over the edge?

[younggunner]

Im sure Steven and Izzy will play some shows. I think that Izzy doesn't want to commit to anything and the band probably doesn't want to commit to Steven. But I would bet they each play a show here and there.

Fortus in this lineup is exciting actually.

[dmathski]

If true, I'm sure Izzy was asked and he does not want to do it. Drummers probably weren't asked.  Does anyone else feel like this could put Steven over the edge?

He said on Eddie Trunk if he's gonna do it nobody is cause he'll kill em all.  

[dmathski]

Im sure Steven and Izzy will play some shows. I think that Izzy doesn't want to commit to anything and the band probably doesn't want to commit to Steven. But I would bet they each play a show here and there.

Fortus in this lineup is exciting actually.

Yes totally agree that's probably the deal.  either way this will bring the band back to sold out arenas rather theaters and clubs. I used to think if there was a true reunion that they would do stadiums but now I don't think so. Too much time has past pissing off too many people at Axl and Axls voice last few years was sub par at best. Unless it was with like reunited Nirvana with guest singers then that may be able to do stadiums. 

[HBK]

I Believe New Line Up Is:

AXL
DIZZY
CHRIS
FRANK
TOMMY
FORTUS
NEW GUITAR
NEW GUITAR

 

[Slashrose]

Oh my god....what is it ?


https://www.facebook.com/Guns-N-Roses-Reunion-2016-932287826849436/

[D-GenerationX]

Yes totally agree that's probably the deal.  either way this will bring the band back to sold out arenas rather theaters and clubs. I used to think if there was a true reunion that they would do stadiums but now I don't think so. Too much time has past pissing off too many people at Axl and Axls voice last few years was sub par at best. Unless it was with like reunited Nirvana with guest singers then that may be able to do stadiums. 

Stadiums are likely a pipe dream, at least in the U.S.  But its a guaranteed 20,000 arena act.  Multiple nights in some places.

Was Axl and his band of merry men accomplishing that, either lately or anytime soon?  No.  So if it was a bigger time event you were after, you have to be all about this.

[bazgnr]

Works for me.  Assuming there's an official announcement to be made, I would think the sooner the better at this point, given all the "rumor" stories that are coming out.

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And as complete outsider and long-time fan who's thrilled at the possibility of seeing Slash, Duff, and Axl together again, I would have nothing to nitpick or complain about if this scenario proves true.  Richard and Frank appear to be great guys, phenomenal musicians, and their continued presence also serves to validate the post-UYI era of GnR as things shift towards whatever version the band takes next under Axl's lead.

Another GnR tour with the Illusion-era core?  Yes, please.  The only thing that could possibly top that would be more "new" music being officially released.

Will this have a profoundly difficult impact on Steven?  It likely will.  Hopefully he's peripherally included somehow to soften the blow.  I also imagine it a slightly difficult position for Sorum, but certainly he's savvy enough to understand and make peace with it, and his friendship / professional relationship with Slash and Duff will go on unaffected.

Here's to 2016, then.

[D-GenerationX]

Oh my god....what is it ?


https://www.facebook.com/Guns-N-Roses-Reunion-2016-932287826849436/

Hahahaha

That page is a pisser.

[D-GenerationX]

I Believe New Line Up Is:

AXL
DIZZY
CHRIS
FRANK
TOMMY
FORTUS
NEW GUITAR
NEW GUITAR

 

So set you clocks for...when, exactly?

[jarmo]

Oh my god....what is it ?


https://www.facebook.com/Guns-N-Roses-Reunion-2016-932287826849436/

Let me ask you again. Is that your page?



/jarmo

[Slashrose]

Oh my god....what is it ?


https://www.facebook.com/Guns-N-Roses-Reunion-2016-932287826849436/

Let me ask you again. Is that your page?



/jarmo

No.

It would be a false page ?

[Slashrose]

yesterday this page posted a small stretch of Checkmate song, an improved version of what we know

[AHUGEAxlFan]

If true, I'm sure Izzy was asked and he does not want to do it. Drummers probably weren't asked.  Does anyone else feel like this could put Steven over the edge?

I bet izzy will play, he won't tour every single show. The reasons Matt and Steven won't be called are pretty clear

[AHUGEAxlFan]

I Believe New Line Up Is:

AXL
DIZZY
CHRIS
FRANK
TOMMY
FORTUS
NEW GUITAR
NEW GUITAR

 

I want this more than a reunion with current gnr (Frank and Richard) but if there is a reunion, I don't want those jerks who have insulted Axl and hisband many times.

[AHUGEAxlFan]

yesterday this page posted a small stretch of Checkmate song, an improved version of what we know

It was Jackie Chan, "checkmate" is a bs name. I give him credits for including the original leak.

[D-GenerationX]

I want this more than a reunion with current gnr (Frank and Richard) but if there is a reunion, I don't want those jerks who have insulted Axl and hisband many times.

Yeah, because Axl's been such a prince.

Life's too short to stay pissed off all the time.  If these guys can come together and do a tour, we should all celebrate it.  Not keep score about who said what, when.