Possible opening bands

[Jay Tea]

The Sex Pistols

I'm serious

Sure! And the Hologram Sid Vicious and hologram Ole Beich could do a wicked dueling bass solo :p

Right but Sid didn't play on the albums and they've done reunions with Glen Matlock the original bassist (who wrote Pretty Vacant and other songs) in the 96,2002-2004,2007-2009.

Also, I didn't see Hologram Lane Stanley when I was in Vegas a few weeks ago. Sup?

[D-GenerationX]

To be this late into it and still not hearing a name, what do you think?

I tend to lean more towards the side that it will be underwhelming.

[jarmo]

To be this late into it and still not hearing a name, what do you think?

I tend to lean more towards the side that it will be underwhelming.

I'm thinking they don't need to announce anything since tickets are selling without them doing so.

Alice In Chains and The Cult were announced when the shows were pretty much sold out already.
Both are cool bands, but they didn't need to announce them early with hopes of selling more tickets.


Edited to add: It's a pretty high profile gig for any band. So I'm sure GN'R can pick and choose...


/jarmo

[D-GenerationX]

I'm thinking they don't need to announce anything since tickets are selling without them doing so.

I agree.

I don't know how the pay structure works for opening acts.  Do bigger names get bigger bucks? 

If that's the case, then you are right.  Why spend on a bigger name when you are moving tickets just fine without even knowing who it is?

I doubt it mattered to any of us.  We were all going, regardless.  But they aren't filling stadiums with die hard message board people only.  Seems even the casuals give no fucks.

[jarmo]

Depends what you're after.
Plenty of big bands have opened for other big bands. Not because the headliner needed help selling tickets, but for other reasons.

It can create buss, publicity and so on.

Also, it can be a great opportunity for quite a popular band who's currently not touring to get out and play some shows just for fun, without all the "pressure" of booking their own tour/shows.



/jarmo

[AxlsMainMan]

Still hoping for the Glorious Sons in Toronto 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojWJgOTGkgI

[Jay Tea]

Yep. Sell as many tickets as you can before you decide how much you need to spend on support.

[LIGuns]

Public Enemy! Rival Sons (but they are buy with Sabbath) or Buckcherry...Speaking of B-cherry would there remake "say f*#k it" be perfect as a GNR song?

[inlikeflynn420]

There's a great band out of Atlanta called "The Biters" that I think would be a cool opening act. 
Or Buckcherry?
Or Andrew WK?

[sandman]

AIC has been announcing tour dates and have some that conflict with GnR shows in mid-to-late July. so they can't do the whole thing. could maybe do the first few dates if GnR is thinking about having different openers, as they have done in the past.

[JAEBALL]

Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators 

[sofine11]

The Black Keys get my vote. 

[D-GenerationX]

Saw on MYGNR that MSL is claiming some sort of inside knowledge.

Can't go into it, of course.  But this it very important to make clear that he does know something.  Do want to make sure we are all on the same page about that part.

[Stedy76]

For UK/Europe future gigs I'd be happy with The Virginmarys opening, followed by Backyard Babies then Guns N' Roses. As both bands have connected with Guns N' Roses or Gun N Roses band members in the past.

[FreddieJames]

Saw on MYGNR that MSL is claiming some sort of inside knowledge.

Can't go into it, of course.  But this it very important to make clear that he does know something.  Do want to make sure we are all on the same page about that part.

  Again? SO he says he knows who'll be opening but can't say who they are. And then when they're announced he'll say 'Yeah, I knew'.

[JAEBALL]

Saw on MYGNR that MSL is claiming some sort of inside knowledge.

Can't go into it, of course.  But this it very important to make clear that he does know something.  Do want to make sure we are all on the same page about that part.

  Again? SO he says he knows who'll be opening but can't say who they are. And then when they're announced he'll say 'Yeah, I knew'.

No he said or inferred however you want to take it... that it will be The Conspirators w/ Slash pulling double duty.

I really like the Conspirators...but I don't want to see Slash on stage until its time for the main event. So I hope it's not true.

[D-GenerationX]

No he said or inferred however you want to take it... that it will be The Conspirators w/ Slash pulling double duty.

I really like the Conspirators...but I don't want to see Slash on stage until its time for the main event. So I hope it's not true.

Does seem like that is the implication, I agree.

And I could not agree you with you any stronger on your point.  You can't have your main event player also working the undercard.

[Bodhi]

Yeah, The Conspirators would be a terrible choice.  I am never a fan of having anyone from the main band on the stage before showtime, it's overkill.  There are a million great young bands to choose from, and when you are doing a stadium you can even go to the older more established acts that wouldn't normally open a show.  Dream scenario for me is one of Jack White's bands. 

[D-GenerationX]

My dream scenario is no opening act at all.

[WAR41]

Totally agree that the dream scenario is no one at all. 

If Slash is willing to do it I say go for it.  I understand the argument about not having some one from the main band playing with the opening act, but if I can have double the Slash in one night, I will gladly take it.  My question is will the Conspirators be covering any GNR if they were to open?  Slash could be playing SCOM twice in one night haha.