I don't think it would have worked either. But I must say that I read somewhere people who talked to Axl in that infamous pool talk after Rock In Rio 3 in 2001.. They said Axl thought about some songs that could have Slash solos on Chinese Democracy. Not sure which one, not even sure if that's true. But if he was open to work again with Slash back then, maybe it could have worked somehow.
At least there would be a lot less trash talk between them back then.
I see the history of the band much like Star Wars. There is the originals, which people loved it. There's the prequels, wich some people love because it expanded a lot, but lots of people hated. And there is The Force Awakens thats basically the originals all over again with shiny new stuff on top and making lots of money.
It would of prevented us from seeing the greatest line up ever in guns n roses. With the greatest guitar player ever. Mr buckethead
Ugh. Really?
Greatest guitar player??? Not by a long shot. He just didn't fit into GNR.
That's just trolling, don't fall for that.
People always make the argument, as have I on occasion, that 2006 should have been the year. But there is no way to know that. Also think that's sort of conveniently looked upon as some sort of better road not taken since we saw how underwhelming it all wound up being in 2008 and beyond.
I think after the initial CD tour (2009-2010), that was the time to say that you gave it your best shot (theoretically) and it was time to call the other guys back up. 2011-2014 was as going through the motions as it ever got with this band, any incarnation.
So to make a long story short (too late) you could have fired up the NITL tour in 2011 or 2012.
Agree. But in 2006 I think not only the band, but Axl was also willing to fight for it, to really get things done. At least in some moments. Had it been released back then, it would be during the NA tour and it could be benefited with better reception. The new songs were much freshier (and at least half of the album hadn't been leaked) and it could have a more straightfoward mixing by Andy Wallace, a little less layered. And maybe a proper promotion, since Axl was keen to show up on MTV VMA and doing interviews.
I agree everything with what you said except for my comment. Not trolling and don't want this to turn into a Buckethead thread. However, I have to disagree with someone saying "Buckethead is the greatest guitarist". He isn't and not by a long shot. It's foolish to think this since Buckethead has NEVER been in a real band prior or after GNR. He's good, but great, NO! He just didn't fit in GNR.
Slash is a great guitarist! There is a reason why people saw GNR in a STADIUM this year. It was three people in the original lineup that got people interested in GNR again.
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