Guns N' Roses to Reunite for Coachella, Possible stadium tour (Billboard)

[GypsySoul]

Slash played it on New Years eve exactly like it's been played by him since 1987... I just don't think he's going to significantly change 'his' songs, because someone else changed how it was played in 2001.

I'll be very interested to see how KOHD get played.

Oh okay.  I don't know anything about playing guitar or any other instrument.  I was just thinking more generically that anything someone did 20 years ago would have had to evolve in some way over that length of time especially since there were so many other people involved. 

[Mr. Nik™]

Oh okay.  I don't know anything about playing guitar or any other instrument.  I was just thinking more generically that anything someone did 20 years ago would have had to evolve in some way over that length of time especially since there were so many other people involved. 

That's not totally wrong... simply, slash is not the kind of guitarist favorable to change something

[Bazfreak]

They would only be rehearsing if they were to perform on Kimmell, which I think will not happen.
If all of this is confirmed, they will have over 3 months to rehearse for the Coachella shows, that's pretty feasible.
I think that Axl does rehearse with the band closer to tour beginning ...I mean...the band rehearses for like 2 months and then Axl joins them some 2 weeks before the first show, just to set things up.

Watch the end of the video for Estranged in Rock In Rio 2011...Axl says something like:

"I dont think I sang this song in about 18 years...and maybe its the 34th time it gets played in the last couple weeks".  Maybe Axl joined the band for rehearsal two weeks prior the Rock in Rio concert....i'm just guessing anyway.

[younggunner]

I've seen a couple of different posts in different threads talking about the 'arraignment' of classic GnR songs. Hinting at the fact that Slash and Duff need to be shown how they are now played...

I would think that the way Slash and Duff have played those songs since leaving GNR has changed over the years based on how their style meshed with the styles of the band members in their other bands.  So I wouldn't think it would be a stretch or issue to think that everyone would be willing to mesh their styles now.

Edited to add:  Plus the fact that nobody probably remembers how they played it 20 years ago. 

one of the great things about the old band was that they did not play the songs the same way every night. I hope they continue that. The past few tours sounded way to clean and polished.

[damnthehaters]

I've seen a couple of different posts in different threads talking about the 'arraignment' of classic GnR songs. Hinting at the fact that Slash and Duff need to be shown how they are now played...

I would think that the way Slash and Duff have played those songs since leaving GNR has changed over the years based on how their style meshed with the styles of the band members in their other bands.  So I wouldn't think it would be a stretch or issue to think that everyone would be willing to mesh their styles now.

Edited to add:  Plus the fact that nobody probably remembers how they played it 20 years ago. 

one of the great things about the old band was that they did not play the songs the same way every night. I hope they continue that. The past few tours sounded way to clean and polished.

Lol....damn those guys for making the songs sound clean and polished

[Sosso]

Axl Rose - Vocals
Slash - Lead Guitar
Richard Fortus - guitar
Dave Kushner - guitar
Duff McKagan - bass guitar
Frank Ferrer - drums
Dizzy Reed - keyboards
Chris Pitman - keyboards



https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/report_this_is_the_final_lineup_of_reunited_guns_n_roses.html

[COMAMOTIVE]

Axl Rose - Vocals
Slash - Lead Guitar
Richard Fortus - guitar
Dave Kushner - guitar
Duff McKagan - bass guitar
Frank Ferrer - drums
Dizzy Reed - keyboards
Chris Pitman - keyboards



https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/report_this_is_the_final_lineup_of_reunited_guns_n_roses.html

Imagine tomorrow's leaked lineup will show someone else in and someone else out
Bring on the Kimmel show!

[xxgunsxx]

I swear, everyone and their brother has drawn up their own conclusion as to how things are going to play out.
So here's mine.
If there's a third guitarist, it'll be Bucket head, not Dave.
Assuming there's a reunion, it will be more stripped down.

I'd be shocked if izzy and steven weren't involved full time. No possible way for Steven to keep his mouth closed, even if he was paid very well.

But then again, what do I know

[tim_m]

You may be right, Steven as we know is never this quiet.

[GNR4L]

Axl Rose - Vocals
Slash - Lead Guitar
Richard Fortus - guitar
Dave Kushner - guitar
Duff McKagan - bass guitar
Frank Ferrer - drums
Dizzy Reed - keyboards
Chris Pitman - keyboards

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/report_this_is_the_final_lineup_of_reunited_guns_n_roses.html

If that's the lineup... They will definitely be playing Chinese material

[JAEBALL]

IF this is true...

Matt has gotta be like wait ... Dave Kushner is in Guns N Roses but I'm not ??

#teamSorum

[tim_m]

Axl Rose - Vocals
Slash - Lead Guitar
Richard Fortus - guitar
Dave Kushner - guitar
Duff McKagan - bass guitar
Frank Ferrer - drums
Dizzy Reed - keyboards
Chris Pitman - keyboards

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/report_this_is_the_final_lineup_of_reunited_guns_n_roses.html

If that's the lineup... They will definitely be playing Chinese material

I think it would be stupid not to play CD material. It's a part of their history for better or worse. Remember what Axl said at RIR in 01. He never had any intention of denying fans songs they enjoy. This is the same thing. There are still millions of people out there who like the newer material. So why would they deny those fans of songs they enjoy. There has to be happy medium to satisfy fans of all the era's of GNR.

[kaasupoltin]

IF this is true...

Matt has gotta be like wait ... Dave Kushner is in Guns N Roses but I'm not ??

#teamSorum

Exactly my thoughts, must be a funny feeling for him if this is the case. But I think the whole "reunion" term should be dropped by everyone anyway. Isn't a reunion a bunch of people getting back together with something original/historical or at least with something that has been? Not that I'm complaining here, just pointing out that to me the word "reunion" has a kind of a negative tone to it when it comes to bands. At least to me, this is another (big) step forward for Guns N' Roses

[jameslofton29]

If there's a third guitarist, it'll be Bucket head

Are you trying to make me shit in my pants?

Exactly my thoughts, must be a funny feeling for him if this is the case. But I think the whole "reunion" term should be dropped by everyone anyway. Isn't a reunion a bunch of people getting back together with something original/historical or at least with something that has been? Not that I'm complaining here, just pointing out that to me the word "reunion" has a kind of a negative tone to it when it comes to bands. At least to me, this is another (big) step forward for Guns N' Roses

The term "step forward" doesn't fill stadiums. Reunion does.

Either way, the media will run with it regardless of what the band or hardcore fans wish to call it.

[DexterWRose]

IF this is true...

Matt has gotta be like wait ... Dave Kushner is in Guns N Roses but I'm not ??

#teamSorum

Exactly my thoughts, must be a funny feeling for him if this is the case. But I think the whole "reunion" term should be dropped by everyone anyway. Isn't a reunion a bunch of people getting back together with something original/historical or at least with something that has been? Not that I'm complaining here, just pointing out that to me the word "reunion" has a kind of a negative tone to it when it comes to bands. At least to me, this is another (big) step forward for Guns N' Roses

Best thing I've read on this over the last few weeks.

[tim_m]

Yep it is a partial reunion at best with Izzy sauntering in and out when he wishes.

[kaasupoltin]

Either way, the media will run with it regardless of what the band or hardcore fans wish to call it.

Of course they will, I'm not arguing that. Just pointing out that "a reunion" is not always seen as a positive thing. And there is already a lot of criticism on every comment section on every news site because "this is not a true reunion, we want Adler and Izzy, I'm not going to a show, fuck this and fuck that, who cares about GN'R if Steven is not in, AFD the only true lineup" and so on.

But of course, as you pointed out, there is nothing we can do about it. I'm just going to enjoy the ride!

[reayj2003]

So when is the line up officially revealed for this??

[jarmo]

Yet another case of "can't please everybody". For years, we heard "it's not GN'R without Slash". Every single time the band toured since 1993.
Now, when it's rumored that he's back, what happens? Now it's still not GN'R enough for some.  

It's predictable though. But funny.
Isn't something better than nothing? Besides, nothing's been officially confirmed yet anyway.....




/jarmo

[tim_m]

Yet another case of "can't please everybody". For years, we heard "it's not GN'R without Slash". Every single time the band toured since 1993.
Now, when it's rumored that he's back, what happens? Now it's still not GN'R enough for some.  

It's predictable though. But funny.
Isn't something better than nothing? Besides, nothing's been officially confirmed yet anyway.....




/jarmo

You know the saying you can't please everyone.