Been to a good gig lately/Concerts [Merged]

[Tigers of Old]

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Hard to believe it's 20 years since Appetite for Destruction exploded the Gunners onto the scene.
Sweet Child of Mine is one of the greatest rock songs ever without doubt.

Grunge killed the biggest band in the world off quicker than you could blink.

 

[newyorktiger]

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Grunge killed the biggest band in the world off quicker than you could blink.

Not so sure about that To0. Personal differences within the band killed th band. Nevermind & Use your Illusion were both released in the same year (1991). Both did exceptionally well in the charts.

Grunge killed the nancy boys (poison etc).

 

[Jexy]

Re: Been to a good gig lately? [Merged]

Looking forward to seeing Regina Spektor play next month.

Anyone else going?

 

[Tigers of Old]

Re: Been to a good gig lately? [Merged]

Grunge killed the biggest band in the world off quicker than you could blink.

Not so sure about that To0. Personal differences within the band killed th band. Nevermind & Use your Illusion were both released in the same year (1991). Both did exceptionally well in the charts.

Grunge killed the nancy boys (poison etc).

Perhaps you are right NYT, but i still think the death of hair metal effected The Gunners fan base as much as many.
Hard to believe that they fell over so suddenly after the Illusion success. I remember so vividly awaiting the release of their next albums only to be bitterly disappointed. The Spaghetti Incident?
It was a shame because no doubt they could write a great rock tune.

 

[newyorktiger]

Re: Been to a good gig lately? [Merged]

Grunge killed the biggest band in the world off quicker than you could blink.

Not so sure about that To0. Personal differences within the band killed th band. Nevermind & Use your Illusion were both released in the same year (1991). Both did exceptionally well in the charts.

Grunge killed the nancy boys (poison etc).

Perhaps you are right NYT, but i still think the death of hair metal effected The Gunners fan base as much as many.
Hard to believe that they fell over so suddenly after the Illusion success. I remember so vividly awaiting the release of their next albums only to be bitterly disappointed. The Spaghetti Incident?
It was a shame because no doubt they could write a great rock tune.

I am not a G'n'R fan, however about a year ago I read an interesting article on Axl Rose, and the album that always seems to be in works - "Chinese Democracy." The album also talked about the break up of G'n'R. The band as a group was gone after Use your Illusion. Drink and Drugs were taking their toll. Slash & Axl just weren't getting on.

Am I right is saying the Spaghetti incident is effectively a whole lotta punk covers? From my memory of the article there just were too many creative differences in the band. Slash wanted the next album to be a traditional rock album - Axl wanted an epic. For those that know there music history, Axl started turning into a Brian Wilson (Smile). Production on the album wasn't fast enough - Axl wanted perfection - the rest of the band gave up and quit the band.

Axl has been through a whole lot of musicians and producers on this album. But the article stated that those who have heard the tracks think the stuff is good.

Hopefully we hear it soon.

 

[Otis]

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I don't rate guns and roses... their music in the 90s was fine and had some great songs... but now?!??!? Velvet Revolver are doing far better IMO.

It's just Axl Rose and his crew of misfits. He's the only original member left. He's a loose cannon and starts some ridiculous rock'n'roll feuds for no reason. I feel sorry for him though because Stephanie Seymour was a foxxxxxxxxx and their relationship was too short-lived.

 

[jb03]

Re: Been to a good gig lately? [Merged]

Grunge killed the biggest band in the world off quicker than you could blink.

Not so sure about that To0. Personal differences within the band killed th band. Nevermind & Use your Illusion were both released in the same year (1991). Both did exceptionally well in the charts.

Grunge killed the nancy boys (poison etc).

Perhaps you are right NYT, but i still think the death of hair metal effected The Gunners fan base as much as many.
Hard to believe that they fell over so suddenly after the Illusion success. I remember so vividly awaiting the release of their next albums only to be bitterly disappointed. The Spaghetti Incident?
It was a shame because no doubt they could write a great rock tune.

I am not a G'n'R fan, however about a year ago I read an interesting article on Axl Rose, and the album that always seems to be in works - "Chinese Democracy." The album also talked about the break up of G'n'R. The band as a group was gone after Use your Illusion. Drink and Drugs were taking their toll. Slash & Axl just weren't getting on.

Am I right is saying the Spaghetti incident is effectively a whole lotta punk covers? From my memory of the article there just were too many creative differences in the band. Slash wanted the next album to be a traditional rock album - Axl wanted an epic. For those that know there music history, Axl started turning into a Brian Wilson (Smile). Production on the album wasn't fast enough - Axl wanted perfection - the rest of the band gave up and quit the band.

Axl has been through a whole lot of musicians and producers on this album. But the article stated that those who have heard the tracks think the stuff is good.

Hopefully we hear it soon.

Right about the SI NYT, I bought it but it is not much chop. I've seen a docu on Axl and the making of TCD. He has hired and fired more session musos that you could believe. Eventually the Record label pulled funding as it was already the most expensive album ever to make and wasn't even finished. Further compounding the problem was that Axl felt music styles were changing and he wanted to keep up so he had to re-record the songs due to the longevity of the making.

The turning point (downwards) for the Gunners IMO was the departure of Izzy Stradlin. He was the first to wear thin of Axl's antics.

I loved the Gunners, Appetite is one of the greatest records ever IMO and the Use Your Illusion double appreciably underrated. If they had combined those two into one record it also would be hailed as a masterpiece today. But their output is actually very limited and for that reason, plus Axl's antics, history will record them more as a bit of an oddity that hit it lucky with their debut album.

G'NR Lies is basically an EP and doesn't really count.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

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Axl wanted perfection - the rest of the band gave up and quit the band.

Shades of Hendrix during recording of Electric Ladyland. Read somewhere that Axl is manic depressive.

Gunners were a band for their time, i.e. late 80's. Success came quickly and I reckon it buggered 'em - they started doing stadium shows which didn't suit their sound or Axl's voice. UYI was a fascinating collection of ideas but had no overall cohesiveness or direction. Releasing a covers album as a follow-up showed they'd lost their way creatively.

It would take some brilliant new material for them to regain credibility, at least IMO.

 

[clown]

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I went to the show last night and i was a great show with all the trimmings. The gunners played all their hits and some new stuff as well and the sow went for over 5hrs so it was well worth the $$$. I must say that Seb Bach was Brilliant he is a true showman who knows how to work a crowd.
As was the case with Calder park all those years ago he blew GNR out of the water and must say gnr needed all the pyro technics lights and big screens.
Hope seb bach comes back cause i'd pay the money just to see him.

they were here last sept on thier own tour, and are planning a tour after gnr finish. il be in on it as yes they blew axl away, did he do my michelle with axl on the 2nd night??

Yeah he did and the crowd gave him a good cheer when he came back on

 

[Knighter]

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Went to a ripper gig on Friday night, huge number of guys playing on stage at a place called the "MCG".

They played one song over and over but it seemed to get the crowd going.

 

[tigatam]

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the word is that Axl re records EVERY time he gets a new band member as he is a perfectionist, and will only release the album once tour is completed and the band members are set. hence the ten years waiting, as he has been through a fair few muso's and has had to start all over again.

Agree that in fighting was the downfall of GnR. But grunge had a small part too. GnR are from an era much greater than this with Metallica, Skid Row etc . . . . which dissapeared into the distance to make way for the likes of pearl jam, nirvana etc. . . . . Everything has a cycle i guess.

 

[D85]

Re: Been to a good gig lately? [Merged]

had a chance to see X play last nite, they were very rocking. interesting interview i must say, singer was chugging a bottle of jamison all nite. quality oz band. the new bass player seemed to fit in well too.

 

[tigatam]

Re: Been to a good gig lately? [Merged]

any one got tix for the kaiser chiefs later in the year??

 

[Ms Tantie]

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any one got tix for the kaiser chiefs later in the year??

I would if it wasn't at Festering Hole tigatam.

Judging by recorded shows I've seen they are really good fun live, and very tight musically.

Ms Tantie.
xox

 

[Redford]

Re: Been to a good gig lately? [Merged]

Mike Patton's band Peeping Tom on Saturday night at The Forum. Excellent.

 

[tigerbeau]

Guns N' Roses World Tour

Did anyone else go? it was the greatest concert I've ever been to.

What Concerts have you recently been too? Was it good?

 

[tigatam]

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any one got tix for the kaiser chiefs later in the year??

I would if it wasn't at Festering Hole tigatam.

Judging by recorded shows I've seen they are really good fun live, and very tight musically.

Ms Tantie.
xox

I hate festy hole. It's just not the place to be.

I would really like to get a hold of some tix as they are an entertaining night out if nothing else.

My musical adventures have been limited this year, not enough to draw me in. Only been to BDO, The Killers, Kate Miller-Heidke, Sick Puppies, Guns n Roses, and have tix 4 lily allen coming up. I was quite hoping to get to Alice Cooper too but was warned off as he is a bit too old for it now. I am totally shattered that i dont have bloc party tix. :'( That is something id be up for!

 

[Tigers of Old]

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Sick Puppies

That's my neighbour's band. Any good tigatam?

 

[Tigerdog]

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I haven't seen these guys live yet but I cant wait to.
They are called Marshal and the fro. Aussie band from Byron Bay.
Heard a song on the radio and it was rocking so found who it was. Went to the website... they got a few sample tracks.
Check it out http://www.marshallmusic.com.au/
Touring around northern NSW up to Brisbane about now.
First album out now.

 

[Disco08]

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Cool sound. Didge, Slide and harmonica. The singer has a good full voice too.

You seen or heard Juzzie Smith t-dog?