Behind the scenes with Tour Manager "Opie"

[echeguns]

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[GypsySoul]

Any problems seeing video? Just want to make sure it can be scene.

No problem seeing the video.

Thanks for posting the link.  That was very cool and interesting.   


(..... and long.  I didn't watch the entire thing.  Hope there wasn't a surprise ending.)

[chineseblues]

Pretty cool thanks for posting. The chick from the radio station at the end was pretty dumb tho. You would think she would have at least known that Dizzy has been in the band for years (she said he was back in the lineup) lol other than that pretty cool insight into the production of the show.

[echeguns]

http://music.blog.ajc.com/2016/07/27/guns-n-roses-a-first-look-at-georgia-dome-stage-and-a-glimpse-backstage/

Shorter clips of Opie talking about the show and The band.

This is the guy that got Axl and ACDC together, tour managed UYI and has know band since 1990!  Bet he has some stories!!

[14 Yrs Of Silence]

Douche reporter saying Axl broke his pinky toe!  Opie sounds like a great dude. What a life!  Amazing what the crew does to put this show together!

[sandman]

I didn't watch it, but this is from Blabbermouth....

GUNS N' ROSES' production magager Dale "Opie" Skjerseth says that "there's no end date" to the band's "Not In This Lifetime" reunion tour, with "plenty" of shows already booked for "far into next year."

Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-roses-not-in-this-lifetime-reunion-tour-does-not-have-an-end-date-says-production-manager/#6PSGAgWpe0PMyyMf.99

[pilferk]

I didn't watch it, but this is from Blabbermouth....

GUNS N' ROSES' production magager Dale "Opie" Skjerseth says that "there's no end date" to the band's "Not In This Lifetime" reunion tour, with "plenty" of shows already booked for "far into next year."

Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-roses-not-in-this-lifetime-reunion-tour-does-not-have-an-end-date-says-production-manager/#6PSGAgWpe0PMyyMf.99

I think, if you're hoping for an EU tour...your hopes were just given a pretty big boost.

[C0ma]

I didn't watch it, but this is from Blabbermouth....

GUNS N' ROSES' production magager Dale "Opie" Skjerseth says that "there's no end date" to the band's "Not In This Lifetime" reunion tour, with "plenty" of shows already booked for "far into next year."

Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-roses-not-in-this-lifetime-reunion-tour-does-not-have-an-end-date-says-production-manager/#6PSGAgWpe0PMyyMf.99

I think, if you're hoping for an EU tour...your hopes were just given a pretty big boost.

For the Atlanta Studio time concpiracy theorists, there is a little exchange with Opie and a Reporter about where they are going to be that night in Atlanta, Opie brushes off the question saying they should be at the hotel like him resting up for the show, then the reporter says something like 'well we heard a rumor about where they would be'... could be a recording studio reference, or not.

[jaknudsen]

Skjerseth is a Norwegian surname, does anyone know if he's from Norway?

[jarmo]

Skjerseth is a Norwegian surname, does anyone know if he's from Norway?

He's not, but the family is.



/jarmo

[D-GenerationX]

I assume they tour a good bit of 2017. Still a lot of places to hit :

- Australia
- New Zealand
- Japan
- China
- all of Europe

Assuming the logical downtime breather between some of these legs, that should be most of next year.

[pilferk]

I assume they tour a good bit of 2017. Still a lot of places to hit :

- Australia
- New Zealand
- Japan
- China
- all of Europe

Assuming the logical downtime breather between some of these legs, that should be most of next year.

I agree.

But wasn't there talk that Slash had early 2017 commitments with Miles, etc, etc, etc way back when this whole thing was announced?

Maybe they were BS (though I remember a concert ticket auction or something?), or maybe things are just going THAT well for everyone.

[D-GenerationX]

Much as Axl can't go back to touring with a bunch of guys named Harry, can Slash go back either?

I would say no.  Unless you are going to overly just play solo stuff.

Much like I never need to hear who the hell knows who up there with Axl and try play the solos on 'Estranged' any more, I don't need some rando next to Slash trying to pull off WTTJ.

That shit was fine when thought the guys could never work together.  Now we see they can, who the hell needs that watered down crap?

[C0ma]

I assume they tour a good bit of 2017. Still a lot of places to hit :

- Australia
- New Zealand
- Japan
- China
- all of Europe

Assuming the logical downtime breather between some of these legs, that should be most of next year.

I would think that based on seasons etc... you could very well see something that looks like the 2007 Australia, NZ, and Japan Dates or the 2013 run through Australia, Malaysia, and The Middle East which then leads in Europe and a reset in North American Arenas

[C0ma]

I agree.

But wasn't there talk that Slash had early 2017 commitments with Miles, etc, etc, etc way back when this whole thing was announced?

Maybe they were BS (though I remember a concert ticket auction or something?), or maybe things are just going THAT well for everyone.

There was also talk that Slash, Myles and the Conspirators would be in the studio while Axl was with AC/DC... yet it looks like Myles was in the studio during that time working on an Alter Bridge Album instead.

I think this is their full time gig for the foreseeable future... hopefully leading to some new music also.

[sofine11]

Much as Axl can't go back to touring with a bunch of guys named Harry, can Slash go back either?

I would say no.  Unless you are going to overly just play solo stuff.

Much like I never need to hear who the hell knows who up there with Axl and try play the solos on 'Estranged' any more, I don't need some rando next to Slash trying to pull off WTTJ.

That shit was fine when thought the guys could never work together.  Now we see they can, who the hell needs that watered down crap?

That's a good point, regarding Slash's future solo ventures.  I think it's within ALL of their vested interests that this works out well, both in regard to touring and certainly for the next album.  They'll all want their mark on it for sure...

[TheBaconman]

I assume they tour a good bit of 2017. Still a lot of places to hit :

- Australia
- New Zealand
- Japan
- China
- all of Europe

Assuming the logical downtime breather between some of these legs, that should be most of next year.

I would think that based on seasons etc... you could very well see something that looks like the 2007 Australia, NZ, and Japan Dates or the 2013 run through Australia, Malaysia, and The Middle East which then leads in Europe and a reset in North American Arenas

I would love to see a major Canadian tour leg as well

There are major stadiums for them to play in....

I would prefer though that they play arenas, jack up the ticket price to make it work and have multiple shows in a city.

[sofine11]

I assume they tour a good bit of 2017. Still a lot of places to hit :

- Australia
- New Zealand
- Japan
- China
- all of Europe

Assuming the logical downtime breather between some of these legs, that should be most of next year.

I would think that based on seasons etc... you could very well see something that looks like the 2007 Australia, NZ, and Japan Dates or the 2013 run through Australia, Malaysia, and The Middle East which then leads in Europe and a reset in North American Arenas

I would love to see a major Canadian tour leg as well

There are major stadiums for them to play in....

I would prefer though that they play arenas, jack up the ticket price to make it work and have multiple shows in a city.

I think that's doubtful, seeing how the 2010 tour was a result of his domestic touring issues with Azoff.  That said, you'll probably see a more "expansive" set of Canadian dates on the next NA tour, assuming there is one.

[TheBaconman]

I assume they tour a good bit of 2017. Still a lot of places to hit :

- Australia
- New Zealand
- Japan
- China
- all of Europe

Assuming the logical downtime breather between some of these legs, that should be most of next year.

I would think that based on seasons etc... you could very well see something that looks like the 2007 Australia, NZ, and Japan Dates or the 2013 run through Australia, Malaysia, and The Middle East which then leads in Europe and a reset in North American Arenas

I would love to see a major Canadian tour leg as well

There are major stadiums for them to play in....

I would prefer though that they play arenas, jack up the ticket price to make it work and have multiple shows in a city.

I think that's doubtful, seeing how the 2010 tour was a result of his domestic touring issues with Azoff.  That said, you'll probably see a more "expansive" set of Canadian dates on the next NA tour, assuming there is one.

I have the feeling they will do a new years leg through western Canada

[C0ma]

Based on the success of the tour so far, and the wildly positive reviews they are getting... I am hoping that they leave a few days of downtime where ever they are in the Feb time frame to accommodate a Super Bowl Performance if they are asked. Welcome to the Jungle is played multiple times a game every game for 17 weeks plus playoffs... How do you miss the opportunity for them to do it live at half time.