Should the Reunited Guns N Roses get to play The Super Bowl ?

[Dr. Blutarsky]

They dont seem to book rock acts for the super bowl anymore. Not sure Id call Coldplay a rock group.

[Eduardo]

They dont seem to book rock acts for the super bowl anymore. Not sure Id call Coldplay a rock group.

That's because all the big rock acts have already played it, except for GNR

Nowadays there isn't a real rock n' roll band, so they keep calling up these acts (Beyonc?, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, etc)

[The Wight Gunner]

They dont seem to book rock acts for the super bowl anymore. Not sure Id call Coldplay a rock group.

They're more of an act that you'd  sooner throw rocks at   

[C0ma]

It would be kind of overboard 'theatrics'... But I think it would be pretty interesting if you had a stage setup with a distinct right and left side... Allowing for 'Axl' to perform on one stage with both AC/DC and Guns N'Roses. It would be pretty funny to see him perform live 2 of the most popular NFL Stadium songs in Thunderstruck and Welcome to the Jungle. The show could either start or end with both bands playing a song together.

Logistics would never allow it to happen this coming year, and the retirement of another long time member of AC/DC post tour hurts the chances, but it would be interesting.

[Anguro]

Except for the fact that they will be in New Zealand those days...     no way this will happen...

[Poops Magee]

"Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome AC/DC with special guest Axl Rose!"

[ITARocker]

who cares

[raindog]

These 'should' threads are, I'm sorry, a worthless waste of time. 'Should GNR do this? Should they do that?' 'Should they release a new album?' 'Should they play at this or that festival?' 'Should they do the VMAs?' 'Should they do the Grammys?' 'Should they do the Super Bowl?'

There's lots of things we might think they should do. But so what?

[Bridge]

Nope.  Too trendy and lowball.  They've been playing to huge crowds who actually care to see them.  Guns N Roses is worth more than a 15 minute halftime show.

[TheBaconman]

What would there be in it for guns?

Sold out huge tours?

An increase to back record sales? 

Positive public reaction?

They have received all the above, on there own.....

Now if Guns had a new album to promote or something like that.  Now this would be a perfect venue to launch the promotion of that with

[WAR41]

I have said this before and I'll say it again.  I don't understand why people think the NFL and Pepsi (who sponsors the halftime show) would want a bunch of 50+ year old rockers to play the show.  They are looking to attract younger viewers and consumers.  GNR do not draw younger viewers.  They just plain don't.  I don't care if your sister's brother in law's 16-year old stepdaughter played November Rain at her Bat Mitzvah.  They do not attract the masses of younger viewers like other artists do.  I refuse to believe they will ever be asked to play the Super Bowl or the VMAs ever again. 

[C0ma]

I have said this before and I'll say it again.  I don't understand why people think the NFL and Pepsi (who sponsors the halftime show) would want a bunch of 50+ year old rockers to play the show.  They are looking to attract younger viewers and consumers.  GNR do not draw younger viewers.  They just plain don't.  I don't care if your sister's brother in law's 16-year old stepdaughter played November Rain at her Bat Mitzvah.  They do not attract the masses of younger viewers like other artists do.  I refuse to believe they will ever be asked to play the Super Bowl or the VMAs ever again. 

In very recent years the Super Bowl invited the following artists: The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Prince. So keep saying it... you are wrong... but keep saying it.

[TheBaconman]

I have said this before and I'll say it again.  I don't understand why people think the NFL and Pepsi (who sponsors the halftime show) would want a bunch of 50+ year old rockers to play the show.  They are looking to attract younger viewers and consumers.  GNR do not draw younger viewers.  They just plain don't.  I don't care if your sister's brother in law's 16-year old stepdaughter played November Rain at her Bat Mitzvah.  They do not attract the masses of younger viewers like other artists do.  I refuse to believe they will ever be asked to play the Super Bowl or the VMAs ever again. 

What if the do a duet with Bruno Mars?  hahaha  

[WAR41]

I have said this before and I'll say it again.  I don't understand why people think the NFL and Pepsi (who sponsors the halftime show) would want a bunch of 50+ year old rockers to play the show.  They are looking to attract younger viewers and consumers.  GNR do not draw younger viewers.  They just plain don't.  I don't care if your sister's brother in law's 16-year old stepdaughter played November Rain at her Bat Mitzvah.  They do not attract the masses of younger viewers like other artists do.  I refuse to believe they will ever be asked to play the Super Bowl or the VMAs ever again. 

In very recent years the Super Bowl invited the following artists: The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Prince. So keep saying it... you are wrong... but keep saying it.

Lol The Rolling Stones are "very recent"?  Since when is a decade ago "very recent".  Here are the "very recent" artists you referenced with the halftime sponsor:

Rolling Stones - 2006 (Sprint Nextel)
Prince - 2007 (Pepsi)
The Who - 2010 (Bridgestone)
Tom Petty - 2008 (Bridgestone)
Paul McCartney - 2005 (Ameriquest)
U2 - 2002 (E-Trade)


Why don't you tell me who the majority of artists are who've played from 2011 onward and who the sponsor has been.  The only outlier for Pepsi is Prince in 2007, but even that is a stretch considering he is arguably one of the most influential African American artists EVER. 

[kyrie]

I have said this before and I'll say it again.  I don't understand why people think the NFL and Pepsi (who sponsors the halftime show) would want a bunch of 50+ year old rockers to play the show.  They are looking to attract younger viewers and consumers.  GNR do not draw younger viewers.  They just plain don't.  I don't care if your sister's brother in law's 16-year old stepdaughter played November Rain at her Bat Mitzvah.  They do not attract the masses of younger viewers like other artists do.  I refuse to believe they will ever be asked to play the Super Bowl or the VMAs ever again. 

Pretty sure the demo watching the SuperBowl skews a little older. Younger viewers are great for advertising dollars but you're talking about a global broadcast. It needs the biggest bands, period. Based on GN'R's recent tour numbers, they qualify.

That said, I keep wondering about this "should they play the Superbowl" question. Should they? I don't really know at this point. I think it makes more sense if they have a new track/something to promote. Otherwise, they're already doing well financially just touring, playing sold out stadiums. Keep in mind that the Superbowl/NFL does not pay artists for playing the halftime show. They simply cover production. Does GN'R need the exposure? They're already huge. If they want a feather in their cap, sure, fine. As it stands I don't think it matters much.

[C0ma]

I have said this before and I'll say it again.  I don't understand why people think the NFL and Pepsi (who sponsors the halftime show) would want a bunch of 50+ year old rockers to play the show.  They are looking to attract younger viewers and consumers.  GNR do not draw younger viewers.  They just plain don't.  I don't care if your sister's brother in law's 16-year old stepdaughter played November Rain at her Bat Mitzvah.  They do not attract the masses of younger viewers like other artists do.  I refuse to believe they will ever be asked to play the Super Bowl or the VMAs ever again. 

In very recent years the Super Bowl invited the following artists: The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Prince. So keep saying it... you are wrong... but keep saying it.

Lol The Rolling Stones are "very recent"?  Since when is a decade ago "very recent".  Here are the "very recent" artists you referenced with the halftime sponsor:

Rolling Stones - 2006 (Sprint Nextel)
Prince - 2007 (Pepsi)
The Who - 2010 (Bridgestone)
Tom Petty - 2008 (Bridgestone)
Paul McCartney - 2005 (Ameriquest)
U2 - 2002 (E-Trade)


Why don't you tell me who the majority of artists are who've played from 2011 onward and who the sponsor has been.  The only outlier for Pepsi is Prince in 2007, but even that is a stretch considering he is arguably one of the most influential African American artists EVER. 

2012 - Madonna (Bridgestone) - She was 54 years old at the time.

in 2013 Pepsi took over for a multi year engagement... Since that point they have had a few repeats (Beyonce and Bruno Mars) they did feature appearances by older 'rockers' Lenny Kravitz (with Katy Perry) and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers (with Bruno Mars). Not only is this years sponsor Pepsi but the director of the halftime show is the same since Pepsi signed on for 2013... so that part could be telling. However he has a history of directing concert videos for rock acts like The Rolling Stones, U2, and The Who (including the 2010 Super Bowl Performance.)

Last Year it was reported that ColdPlay 'Payed to Play' to promote their album. So outside of the Guns conversation, you could be looking at Metallica looking to promote a new album.

[raindog]

I have said this before and I'll say it again.  I don't understand why people think the NFL and Pepsi (who sponsors the halftime show) would want a bunch of 50+ year old rockers to play the show.  They are looking to attract younger viewers and consumers.  GNR do not draw younger viewers.  They just plain don't.  I don't care if your sister's brother in law's 16-year old stepdaughter played November Rain at her Bat Mitzvah.  They do not attract the masses of younger viewers like other artists do.  I refuse to believe they will ever be asked to play the Super Bowl or the VMAs ever again. 

In very recent years the Super Bowl invited the following artists: The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Prince. So keep saying it... you are wrong... but keep saying it.

Lol The Rolling Stones are "very recent"?  Since when is a decade ago "very recent".  Here are the "very recent" artists you referenced with the halftime sponsor:

Rolling Stones - 2006 (Sprint Nextel)
Prince - 2007 (Pepsi)
The Who - 2010 (Bridgestone)
Tom Petty - 2008 (Bridgestone)
Paul McCartney - 2005 (Ameriquest)
U2 - 2002 (E-Trade)


Why don't you tell me who the majority of artists are who've played from 2011 onward and who the sponsor has been.  The only outlier for Pepsi is Prince in 2007, but even that is a stretch considering he is arguably one of the most influential African American artists EVER. 

2012 - Madonna (Bridgestone) - She was 54 years old at the time.

That well known rocker, Madonna.

[C0ma]

That well known rocker, Madonna.

Speaking more to the age... how is old rocker and haggard pop star different?

[damnthehaters]

I have said this before and I'll say it again.  I don't understand why people think the NFL and Pepsi (who sponsors the halftime show) would want a bunch of 50+ year old rockers to play the show.  They are looking to attract younger viewers and consumers.  GNR do not draw younger viewers.  They just plain don't.  I don't care if your sister's brother in law's 16-year old stepdaughter played November Rain at her Bat Mitzvah.  They do not attract the masses of younger viewers like other artists do.  I refuse to believe they will ever be asked to play the Super Bowl or the VMAs ever again. 

In very recent years the Super Bowl invited the following artists: The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Prince. So keep saying it... you are wrong... but keep saying it.

Lol The Rolling Stones are "very recent"?  Since when is a decade ago "very recent".  Here are the "very recent" artists you referenced with the halftime sponsor:

Rolling Stones - 2006 (Sprint Nextel)
Prince - 2007 (Pepsi)
The Who - 2010 (Bridgestone)
Tom Petty - 2008 (Bridgestone)
Paul McCartney - 2005 (Ameriquest)
U2 - 2002 (E-Trade)


Why don't you tell me who the majority of artists are who've played from 2011 onward and who the sponsor has been.  The only outlier for Pepsi is Prince in 2007, but even that is a stretch considering he is arguably one of the most influential African American artists EVER. 

2012 - Madonna (Bridgestone) - She was 54 years old at the time.

in 2013 Pepsi took over for a multi year engagement... Since that point they have had a few repeats (Beyonce and Bruno Mars) they did feature appearances by older 'rockers' Lenny Kravitz (with Katy Perry) and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers (with Bruno Mars). Not only is this years sponsor Pepsi but the director of the halftime show is the same since Pepsi signed on for 2013... so that part could be telling. However he has a history of directing concert videos for rock acts like The Rolling Stones, U2, and The Who (including the 2010 Super Bowl Performance.)

Last Year it was reported that ColdPlay 'Payed to Play' to promote their album. So outside of the Guns conversation, you could be looking at Metallica looking to promote a new album.

WAR41, you just got owned.  I love how you try to deflect by saying those shows he mentioned weren't "very recent". A couple of those shows were within the last 8 years.  That's not that long ago at all.  Those artists were "older" at that time just as much as GNR are older now

[TheBaconman]

So Cold Play payed to play last years bowl....

Katy Perry gave up a percentage of her future year touring revenue, to perform...

Again why would Guns even want to do this???   

So the shows could be even more sold out?  So they could increase ticket prices??

Again

If they have nothing "odd ball" to promote why do this?  And new music this day and age would be "odd ball"