Jul
24
As any rational rock music enthusiast knows, “The original Guns N’ Roses is one of greatest bands ever.” During Guns N’ Roses’ early days, die-hard G ‘N R fans would flock to sold-out concerts to hear the perfect synergy of former lead guitarist Slash (Saul Hudson), former rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, former bass player Duff McKagan, former rock drummer Steven Adler and … er… the vocal talent of long-time lead singer Axl Rose. So, why is the hatred that many fans feel for Axl still exists?
I think that the primary reason that their hatred still exists is because… Axl still sucks. Period!
Unlike Axl, Slash represents many positive different things to many loyal Guns ‘N Roses fans:
- Coolness
- Sexy
- Nice
- Smart
- Hot
- Orgasmic
- Serenity
- Adventure
- Kindness
- Love
- Innovation
- Energy
- Joy
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Proficency
- Excellence
- Service
- Loyalty
- Understanding
- Caring
- Happiness
- Talent
- Fun
- Outgoing
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Diversity
- Virtuosity
- Generosity
- Humility
- Ethics
- Fluency
- Smooth
- Good Hair
To many unhappy fans, Axl represents many negative things…
- Arrogance
- Anger
- Ignorance
- Goofiness
- Pride
- Stupidity
- Gluttony
- Criminal Mischief
- Harassment
- Sloth
- Gossip
- Envy
- Fear
- Hatred
- Lust
- Blasphemy
- Disrespect
- Pessimism
- Guilt
- Frustration
- Weirdness
- Selfish
- Self-Centered
- Annoying
- Narcist
- Coldblooded
- Ruthless
- Shady
- Immature
- Worthless
- Unfair
- Badly Corn-Rowed
- Bad Hair
Despite the many circulating reunion rumors, they are almost always quickly discounted as merely wishful thinking. Sadly, many fans missed the original Guns N’ Roses, a band which slashed and burned it way through the annals of rock and roll history.
Despite Axl’s position as the front man, Slash was a vital part of the band’s early success. Each time the flamboyant guitarist would step onto the stage, along with his fellow founding members of Guns ‘N Roses, many fans would roar with approval at the sight of the guitar hero’s trademarked top hat, under which his long, curly black hair unfurled and hung casually over his shoulders. Slash is truly the essence of which legendary guitar legends are made.
In a survey of G ‘N R fans, the majority of whom contributed the band’s untimely demise to Axl Rose, it seems obvious that there may never be a reunion. Obviously, to most dedicated fans, Slash, Izzy, Steven and Duff’s departures are enough reason to deem the “new version” of Guns ‘N Roses to be a lame duck version of the band’s former glory.
How can any fan enjoy going to live Guns ‘N Roses concerts if Axl, Slash, Izzy, Duff, and Steven aren’t playing together again? I have recently emailed a few music bloggers several questions to provide unbiased answers to help me understand the strong hatred for Axl and why he still sucks.
It’s very clear, after intently reading and re-reading their rational responses, I concluded that Axl is a person who lacks good judgment, loyalty to his former band mates and business integrity. Having been a Guns N’ Roses fan since the band’s inception, I can attest to the fact that G ‘N R is a class act that is often duplicated but never equaled. Axl’s unfortunate action has caused his many fans a lot of grief.
Any reasonable fan can criticize Axl without disrespecting the rock idol as a person. Moreover, he or she must also acknowledge Axl’s achievements as a talented songwriter, musician and singer.
If you hanker for the early days when Guns ‘N Roses rocked the world, then wait no longer. In a darkened room lit by candles, play November Rain (which was recorded with Matt Sorum, not Steven Adler) or Sweet Child of Mine as you sit back in your favorite comfortable, winged upholstered armchair and reminisce the early days of Guns ‘N Roses. Because there may never be a reunion, this alternative solution to a live GN’R performance will alleviate the anxieties associated with your being denied the opportunity to go to another live Guns N’ Roses concert.
Saul “Slash” Hudson has earned his spot among the guitar legends like David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Lita Ford and other equally worthy guitarists. I sorely miss the early days of Guns ‘N Roses. That golden-era band is everything that the current Guns ‘N Roses isn’t and can never be duplicated.
Yes, I have a bias, which I am duly disclosing in this weblog entry. Slash rocks and Axl sucks! However, I have always respected Axl Rose, despite his personal hang ups. Like many loyal Guns ‘N Roses fans, I remain hopeful that Slash, Izzy, Duff, Steven and Axl will perform live together once again, even if they play only a few gigs. I am willing to pay to see the bad boys in action one more time.
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30 Responses to “Remembering Guns ‘N Roses’ Early Days: Slash Rocks and Axl Sucks!”
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I am loved guns n roses
.Axl rose
.Slash
I want to see theses fuckers and I do not care about a price! Whatever the price may be I’m going to see them if they reunite. My goal is to see them in America as I think it would be an experience. I hope they reunite as they are being taken into the rock n’ roll hall of fame. Had choice of words there… Can’t remember the real word I was looking for.
Please reply on my email
Yes, Simon. I would love to hear the original Guns N’ Roses again, too.
i would love to c the original guns n roses live and here them play Dont Cry
fino
Okay not everyone hates him, all this is just your opinion and Im going to disagree, while yes Slash is pretty awesome….SO is Axl Rose.
hangerfry, I have never inferred that everyone hates him. Get REAL. Axl is still my hero, man. Lighten up, huh? Stop taking life so personally, Okay? Experience REALITY for a change. LOL
In the REAL world people have OPINIONS but this Weblog entry isn’t about my OPINION. Get it?
No, it’s not my OPINION. Stop taking this issue so personally. Get real. After all, didn’t I took a unbiased poll? huh? Haven’t I stated that I’m still hopeful that the original G N’ R get back together? Axl needs Slash now than ever before and Axl knows it. Yes, he is good; however, without Slash he can never be GREAT. Get it?
Slash, Steven, Duff, Izzy and Axl could make the biggest comeback in rock history only if Axl let go of his ego. Just mull over that statement for a moment. No, don’t ever make that lame statement that this Weblog entry is only my OPINION… this Weblog entry is about Axl Rose doing the right thing for the many fans like me who had propelled the G ‘N R movement in the early days. I am one of the many loyal fans who are awaiting for the original G ‘N R band mates to tour again: Imagine being at the biggest comeback in rock and roll history. Imagine going to a MAJOR rock and roll reunion that would make Paul McCartney green with envy.
Sadly, the fact is that Axl caused Izzy, Slash, Steven and Duff to leave the original Guns ‘N Roses. Sadly, Axl Rose has to live with that fact. He is the main reason why G ‘N R can no longer claim the title of “the Greatest Rock band” of all times. But he can still save the day if he kiss Slash’s ring and beg for the guitar hero’s forgiveness and plan the biggest comeback in rock history. I sell the house to buy a ticket to see the REAL Guns ‘N Roses again.
Try to stay focused on what I’m trying to CONVEY. Also, don’t lecture other people on what they should think. I strongly urge you to re-read and re-read and re-read this Weblog entry until you get what I’m trying to CONVEY.
Chill out, dude. I will never abandon Axl. The man is still a legend… in his own mind. Just kidding. The man rocks. sadly, he destroyed Guns ‘N Roses. I hope you have a beter understanding about what I’m trying to CONVEY in this Weblog entry.
“…I have always respected Axl Rose, despite his personal hang ups. Like many loyal Guns ‘N Roses fans, I remain hopeful that Slash, Izzy, Duff, Steven and Axl will perform live together once again, even if they play only a few gigs. I am willing to pay to see the bad boys in action one more time.”
Get it? I hope so because I stand by my words.
Take care
Wil
I agree 100% with hangerfry. Axl is damn talented and his “sucky” voice is a perfect rock voice. Pride as an ugly human trait and unfortunately, it appears Axl is full of it. However, I think Chinese Democracy is pretty damn awesome so the dude can still write great music. I miss Slash’s guitar style on the album though….
Thank you for your comment, Manuel.
I miss Slash’s guitar solos, too. That is the point of this Weblog entry. Get it?
Slash’s awesome guitar solo contribution is the very foundation on which Guns ‘N Roses became a success. Chinese Democracy misses the mark for that very reason… Guitar solos are the main ingredient of Rock and Roll. Anything else is purely popera. Chiese Democracy is very good. Axl Rose has never lost his talent; however, his new band sounds like popera (rock music without rock guitar sols).
BTW, we wouldn’t be debatting this issue if Slash, Steven, Duff and Izzy were all part of Guns ‘N Roses today. Just think about that for a moment.
I don’t agree with hangerfry, because he is 100% wrong about me assessment about Axl Rose and he is totally clueless about what this Weblog entry is ACTUALLY trying to CONVEY:
Axl sucks because he destroyed the original Guns ‘N Roses…
and Slash rocks because he single-handedly defined what a REAL rock band should sound via his mad guitar fretwork.
Take care
Wil
Wil ,Your right. Chinese democracy is a disaster. Yikes.
Axl is an IDIOT! We need Slash!
dude i love gnr its the best band ever i would give anything to see them play sweet child o mine or welcome to the jungle.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i like your blog vary much you rock your friend hunter j. bettinelli
Axl is a damn shitty singer and he needs to get off the stage!Slash rocks.And if Slash ever reads this site You rock!
I 100% agree with Simon i would do anything to see the original band members perform live
slash, duffy, steven, and izzy along with axl make gnr and without 1 there just isn’t a gnr if they were to reunite i would sure as hell be there and i wouldn’t miss it for the world no matter what the expense is nothing would be worth more seeing the greatest rock band in history reunited and playing together again =DD
i along with others only dream of the day this will happen and hope and pray it’ll be sometime soon
come on guys.. Axl is talented too. but i have to agree whit you… He is a idiot..
Dan! Dan! Dan! Pleeeaaasssee re-read and re-read the Weblog entry. I have duly stated that Axl is talented.
Axl is ugly outside and inside, Slash is beautiful outside and inside. Period.
FIRST & FOREMOST MUCH ORANGE*COUNTY LOYALTY & RESPECT TO THOSE CHOSEN FEW WORTHY OF SUCH ! SLASH IS THE ESSENCE OF MUSIC PERIOD.
I hope they play together once more. AND you have to admit that Axl is cool too.
Yes, Axl is cool. I duly stated that fact in the Weblog entry. Just read the Weblog entry.
Regarding Axl’s ego, the man sucks eggs. Although Chinese Democracy is a success, Axl’s latest recordings still blow very badly and he knows it. Without Slash, Chinese Democracy misses the mark, despite the proof of Axl’s musical genius.
Do the right thing, Axl Rose! Unite with Slash, Steven, Duff, and Izzy! You fans will love you once again, bro!
It is imperative that he makes up with his former band mates and rekindle the golden-era G N’ R movement and the original Guns N’ Roses. First, Axl must get Steven a lot of help. Then, the “Corn-rowed One” must kiss Slash’s ring and ask forgiveness.
I am waiting the day tickets for the original G N’ R reunion rock show go on sale. Rock On! YEAH!
Take care, H.B.
G&R WAS THE BEST OF THE BETTERS , I REALLY LOVE ALL OF YOURS SONGS. BUT WITHOUT SLASH THERE IS NOT ESSENCE OF ANYTHING, WITHOUT ANY OF THEM IS NOT A BAND ANYMORE.
GO
Hmmm much food for thought methinks….
I love G-n-R’s now and always, I miss all the boys together. However I love Chinese Democracy, I do think it is lacking Slash’s riffs though. But seeing as I love Axl’s voice and song writing I do enjoy the CD….
Thanx for your opinions
Crystal
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Chinese Democracy is a “good album”, Carole; however, Chinese Democracy is not a “great album.” Without Slash, Chinese Democracy sucks.
Although Chinese Democracy is good listening, Chinese Democracy is not Axl Roses’ greatest efforts since the early Guns ‘N Roses days.
Thank you very much for your comment. You are very kind.
Take care,
You rock, Carole.
Wil
I do love Slash more than Axl, but that’s just my opinion. I would also LOVE to see the original GnR play live. It’d be a dream. Does anyone know, or have a general idea of when that picture of Slash (above) was taken? Random question, but just wondering. He does have absolutely amazing hair. Haha.
Slash<3.
-Taylor
i don’t think a reunion is happening any time soon, slash is with VR and hes happy there WITH Duff and Matt, to reunite it would get tricky between who comes Matt or Steven cause Slash wouldnt offend Matt by not letting him do it cuz then he might leave VR, so im not sure about a reunion… would be cool though
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Dom,
Here’s my prediction: the more Axl Rose’s fan base defect over to Slash’s camp, the more Axl realizes that he must do something to stop the hemorrhaging — at which point Axl Rose will be painfully compelled to reform the original Guns N ‘ Roses lineup. Yes, Axl must kiss Slash’s ring and ask for the guitar heroe’s forgiveness. Period!
I remain confident that Axl Rose will confess his sins against his fans and kiss Slash’s ring — making it possible for one of the biggest comeback in Rock and Roll history.
Regarding Velvet Revolver, Slash and Duff can plan their schedule to play for two bands at the same time if possible. Don’t worry about Matt, he will be OK.
Take care,
Wil
slash eres lo maximo eres el mejor guitarrista q existe ojala q se vulvan a unir los guns and roses eran el mejor grupo q existia que aun se sigue escuchando ud son lo maximo
Slash, you are the best in the guitar rock history. Yeah, I love guns and roses.
Iam
Loved
Guns
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Roses
This article is all over the map. Author talks about “classic” GnR and then suggests listening to November Rain (which was recorded without Adler and with Dizzy).
Chinese Democracy definitely could have used some Slash licks, but “This I Love” and “Street of Dreams” and a few others are easily UYI quality songs.
Slash rocks and he is the reason I learned to play guitar. Axl is deep and disturbed and while that may be painful for performances and record production, the quality of Axl’s work cannot be denied.
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GnR Guru,
It is imperative that we G ‘N’ R fans acknowledge Steven, Izzy, Duff and Slash’s contributions as well. Guns ‘N Roses is not a “one-man show.”
Axl Rose should have known better than to release that Chinese Democracy , which does not include Slash, Izzy, Duff and Steven.
Thank you very much for your comment. You are very cool.
Take care,
Wil
I would love to see it happen…. its possible, but not probable
im from philppines and im the latest fan of gnr
i want them back
axl said that love cant exist between themm
but i hope it will
[...] Hudson — the mother of former Guns ‘N Roses guitarist Slash — has died after her losing a battle with lung cancer, a longtime family friend said today. [...]
i loooove slash,but i loooooove axl rose to, so this makes me angry:S
aguante los guns n roses y que vivan para toda la vida que hay y mi sueño esonocer a slash o a axel es el sueño que eseo con toda el alma y es mas me crie con ellos
LOS AMO