Axl and Duff interview this sunday for Brazilian TV (now with Izzy's response)

[pilferk]

Wonder why Slash wasn't there.. Someone stared this was better than the Eddie Trunk radio interview...I disagree, this was cool but we really didn't learn anything new..The ET interview show cased an Axl we haven't seen before..It was his 1st lengthy interview in decades...It was as much as an interview as a moment to hangout with Axl..

I think this INTERVIEW was better, as an interview.  Because it was more informative, and we got more actual GnR related information.

I think the Trunk episode was more about "the moment".  This cool, candid, sort of relaxed version of Axl hanging out with friends and talking about a whole range of topics, with some, but very little, actualy GnR related discussion.  It was "cooler" because it was spontaneous, and it just evolved pretty much from nowhere (or it seemed to....how much was kabuki theater is a long standing question).

I think it's tough to compare the two things because they are SOO different.

[sofine11]

This was a fantastic interview IMO.  The interviewer really tried to dig as deep as he could, and asked some thoughtful questions.  Also seems like the ball is rolling on the next album, which of course is awesome!

[GypsySoul]

I could be wrong but I think he meant to say Bon Scott's name instead of Brain Johnson when he was referring to singing some AC/DC songs off the early albums.

I think he clarified stating the 1s pt couple of Brian Johnson albums meaning Back in Black and For Those About To Rock..

Yeah, you're probably right.  The reason I questioned it was more because when Axl went back on tour with AC/DC a month after doing this interview, Brian's name is never mentioned but Bon's name is repeatedly evoked by Axl during these shows and also the youtubes posted by the official AC/DC twitter are only ones with Bon Scott performing not any with Brian.

Guess maybe when this interview was done, Axl hadn't received the memo from Angus yet. 
Axl's getting really good at separating his GNR self from his AC/DC self.  He only slipped up at one of the AC/DC shows (the second show) by dropping the F-bomb when saying goodnight to the crowd. 

And I guess we have to wait for Slash to write another book to hear his version of that October dinner since he was noticeably absent from this interview and Duff, who was present at this interview, was noticeably absent from this alleged dinner. 

[TheBaconman]

I could be wrong but I think he meant to say Bon Scott's name instead of Brain Johnson when he was referring to singing some AC/DC songs off the early albums.

I think he clarified stating the 1s pt couple of Brian Johnson albums meaning Back in Black and For Those About To Rock..

Yeah, you're probably right.  The reason I questioned it was more because when Axl went back on tour with AC/DC a month after doing this interview, Brian's name is never mentioned but Bon's name is repeatedly evoked by Axl during these shows and also the youtubes posted by the official AC/DC twitter are only ones with Bon Scott performing not any with Brian.

Guess maybe when this interview was done, Axl hadn't received the memo from Angus yet. 
Axl's getting really good at separating his GNR self from his AC/DC self.  He only slipped up at one of the AC/DC shows (the second show) by dropping the F-bomb when saying goodnight to the crowd. 

And I guess we have to wait for Slash to write another book to hear his version of that October dinner since he was noticeably absent from this interview and Duff, who was present at this interview, was noticeably absent from this alleged dinner. 

Why would you call it an alleged dinner? 

[GypsySoul]

Why would you call it an alleged dinner? 

Same reason I put it in italics and put the winking smilie. 
I'm not really waiting for Slash to write another book (no offense to Slash).

[TheBaconman]

Why would you call it an alleged dinner? 

Same reason I put it in italics and put the winking smilie. 
I'm not really waiting for Slash to write another book (no offense to Slash).

Well at least Slash didn't get turned away at the front door again haha

[Voodoochild]

I think Slash and Axl needed this first time alone. 

He clearly did his homework...until he mixed up Steven with Izzy. 

I just think he wasnt updated. Izzy also played with the band before.

[raindog]

I could be wrong but I think he meant to say Bon Scott's name instead of Brain Johnson when he was referring to singing some AC/DC songs off the early albums.

I think he clarified stating the 1s pt couple of Brian Johnson albums meaning Back in Black and For Those About To Rock..

Yeah, you're probably right.  The reason I questioned it was more because when Axl went back on tour with AC/DC a month after doing this interview, Brian's name is never mentioned but Bon's name is repeatedly evoked by Axl during these shows and also the youtubes posted by the official AC/DC twitter are only ones with Bon Scott performing not any with Brian.

Guess maybe when this interview was done, Axl hadn't received the memo from Angus yet. 
Axl's getting really good at separating his GNR self from his AC/DC self.  He only slipped up at one of the AC/DC shows (the second show) by dropping the F-bomb when saying goodnight to the crowd. 

And I guess we have to wait for Slash to write another book to hear his version of that October dinner since he was noticeably absent from this interview and Duff, who was present at this interview, was noticeably absent from this alleged dinner. 

Why would you call it an alleged dinner? 

Cause Axl doesn't get up until late afternoon so it was technically supper? 

[IKnowWhereIAM]

The t-shirt Beta is wearing...similar to the foxboro litho...does anyone know where they are/were for sale? Weren't at merch truck/booths for 20th show.

[RnT]

Updated the first post with the links 

[RnT]

btw, Fernando, what about your accent speaking portuguese? 

[dmathski]

Oh how I'd love to be a fly o the wall at Axls house with Slash there for dinner.   

[jarmo]

btw, Fernando, what about your accent speaking portuguese? 

He has an accent?

Is it Finnish? 



/jarmo

[pilferk]

btw, Fernando, what about your accent speaking portuguese? 

He has an accent?

Is it Finnish? 



/jarmo

Someone told me it's British. Like..he sounds like Sean Connery speaking portuguese.

#notreally #IjustinventedhashtagsonHTGTH

[D-GenerationX]

Very cool to see.  Thanks for digging it up in English.

Seemed more like a band than I thought before seeing this.  I don't mean they are all blood brothers again, but it sounds like this was something they mulled over and planned for some time.

All good news here.

[GeorgeSteele]

"And with Izzy... that's just something that I can't really.... describe. That's to say, I don't really know what to say about Izzy. It's like you could have a conversation and think it's one way and the next day it's another way. And I'm not trying to take any shots at Izzy, it's just that his thing is kind of his thing. Whatever that is, y'know."

I don't think that answer gives any more clarity about why Izzy didn't participate in any way.  Is he saying they asked and then Izzy flaked out or they didn't bother asking him at all because they expected him to flake?  I would guess the first, but I really have no idea based on this.

[sofine11]

"And with Izzy... that's just something that I can't really.... describe. That's to say, I don't really know what to say about Izzy. It's like you could have a conversation and think it's one way and the next day it's another way. And I'm not trying to take any shots at Izzy, it's just that his thing is kind of his thing. Whatever that is, y'know."

I don't think that answer gives any more clarity about why Izzy didn't participate in any way.  Is he saying they asked and then Izzy flaked out or they didn't bother asking him at all because they expected him to flake?  I would guess the first, but I really have no idea based on this.

I remember back in '06 I believe Axl made comments at a couple of the shows about how Izzy "was supposed to be there" but was a no show.  So yeah, I imagine they asked him to come on out but for whatever reason he bowed out.  What capacity he was asked to participate (assuming he was asked) is anyone's guess.

Edit: I think that it's a good bet that a tour of this magnitude, spanning as long as it is, and the setlist requirements are likely a good deal more than Izzy wants to fuss with at this point in his life. And you also have to consider that they all know him better than any of us regarding what he'd be willing to do with Guns. He probably makes a good living off of the old Guns stuff and is perfectly content living his life and putting out music on his own dime and time. 

[jarmo]

"And with Izzy... that's just something that I can't really.... describe. That's to say, I don't really know what to say about Izzy. It's like you could have a conversation and think it's one way and the next day it's another way. And I'm not trying to take any shots at Izzy, it's just that his thing is kind of his thing. Whatever that is, y'know."

I don't think that answer gives any more clarity about why Izzy didn't participate in any way.  Is he saying they asked and then Izzy flaked out or they didn't bother asking him at all because they expected him to flake?  I would guess the first, but I really have no idea based on this.

I guess what he said is that Izzy's Izzy.

He hasn't toured in years. He's done guest spots with GN'R in the past, but that was it. He didn't do the full tour, or the full shows.....


We don't know if he agreed or not, and then changed his mind. Or if it's simply a matter of them not wanting to fully depend on his participation to do the full tour.



/jarmo

[Bridge]

Highlights:

Axl authorized team Brazil to start negotiations with Duff and Slash in 2014 for the Coachela show! Coachela organizer was the spark for the reunion.
Axl called Slash in 2014.
Axl and Slash first met in person in October 2015 in Axls house!! Took so long because Slash was on tour!
Reporter asked about Izzy and Steven....Axl said Steven cant play much because undergone surgery recently!! And said Izzy is unpredictable...

Did Axl mention the year?  I think he called Slash in 2015, and then they got together in October 2015.  Any way you slice it, it's amazing that Axl reached out to Slash first.  It's also interesting that Axl seems to be implying that Steven may be playing even more with the band if it weren't for his back problems.  Izzy issues aside, it's great that all these original member relationships are coming full circle.

Oh how I'd love to be a fly on the wall at Axl's house with Slash there for dinner.

Indeed!     Great of you to use the title of an AC/DC album in that statement too.   

Well at least Slash didn't get turned away at the front door again haha

Good one.       I wonder if Slash was thinking that as he waited for Axl to open the door.   

[GeorgeSteele]

"And with Izzy... that's just something that I can't really.... describe. That's to say, I don't really know what to say about Izzy. It's like you could have a conversation and think it's one way and the next day it's another way. And I'm not trying to take any shots at Izzy, it's just that his thing is kind of his thing. Whatever that is, y'know."

I don't think that answer gives any more clarity about why Izzy didn't participate in any way.  Is he saying they asked and then Izzy flaked out or they didn't bother asking him at all because they expected him to flake?  I would guess the first, but I really have no idea based on this.

I guess what he said is that Izzy's Izzy.

He hasn't toured in years. He's done guest spots with GN'R in the past, but that was it. He didn't do the full tour, or the full shows.....


We don't know if he agreed or not, and then changed his mind. Or if it's simply a matter of them not wanting to fully depend on his participation to do the full tour.



/jarmo

Yeah, I see that, I guess the surprising thing was that there were not any guest spots at all.  That seemed to work in the past... not having to rely on him and maybe him not wanting to be relied on.  Whenever he shows up, he can step on stage for a song or 2 and that's it.  That he was completely absent might suggest a broader disagreement... or not, maybe Izzy just wasn't feeling it this year, who knows...