Axl Rose Reveling in His Current Gig with Guns N' Roses
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Axl Rose is still touring with a "version" of Guns N? Roses that doesn?t include any of the original band members but himself ? that may change when the band is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, 2012.It?s been a long time since Axl Rose and his original fellow bandmates formed Guns N? Roses and then came to prominence nationally with the release of "Appetite for Destruction." The band is still touring, which may be a surprise for some, and Rose is the only member of the current lineup that was part of that original group that included Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler.
Rose has always been the most outspoken of the group, and when the original lineup split, it was in a destructive fashion. The original (and most would say "real") band hasn?t performed together in almost 20 years. That may change, however, with the announcement that the band is going to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 14. Any induction ceremony would, quite frankly, be something of a joke if Rose were to strut out onstage with his new bandmates. That?s not to detract from what the band has accomplished of late, or the talent of those new members. It?s just that the GNR that is going to be inducted in April consists of Slash and Stradlin on guitar, McKagan on bass and Adler on drums.
That aside, Rose is showing his roots when he complains about business concerns getting in the way of him having fun. Notes Rose of the constant call for him to reunite with the original band members, "All these managers, they all believe in one thing: sell a reunion tour and get their commission. It's just a phone call. It's a half a day's work, or however long they want to keep the bidding war going. They get their commission and they don't care if it falls on its face." Indeed, it remains to be seen if the induction ceremony will bring the band back together. Rose has steadfastly refused to reunite with his old chums, but it could be that the enormity of that honor changes his mind.
By Buzzle Staff and AgenciesPublished: 12/22/2011Like This Article? Please Share!
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