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Who is Axl Rose ?
Some say Axl Rose is the best entertainer on the planet. Ax Rose certainly
had the world at his feet back in 1992-1993. Back in 1991, when the whole world was awaiting (the first) return of Guns n'
Roses, one could real in Rock music magazines : "What the world needs is Axl Rose".
Axl Rose was a choirboy,
gospel singer, pianist, and even taught Sunday school in his childhood. His extremely strict upbringing led him to rebel by the age of sixteen. Getting into trouble left and right with
over 20 terms (he only admits to guilt on about 5 occasions).
Axl Rose was once known by the name of Bill Bailey.
Bailey being his stepfathers name. He took the name of Rose when he found out when he found out it was his real father's name.
Rose
felt that leaving Indiana was his only option so he took off in search of his friend Jeff (Izzy) Isbell, who had already left to seek fame and fortune in Hollywood. In 1986, William legally
changed his name to Axl. Axl Rose is the singer of Guns N' Roses since June 6th 1985 (date the band
lineup was finalized). Axl Rose is multi-talented with an extreme and powerful vocal
range, piano skills, and has even recently taken up the guitar to add to his abilities. Axl Rose is currently the only original
member still part of Guns n' Roses. Axl Rose has also bought the name "Guns n' Roses" and is the sole owner of the name.
The
year 2001 will certainly be remenbered as the year of the second return of Guns n' Roses considering that Axl Rose did 4 concerts
(we'll just forget about the twice cancelled European tour). Axl Rose also said he was working day and night on a new album
to be called "Chinese Democracy". Doug Goldstein (Guns n' Roses manager) also talked about the soon to be released album.
2002 will be remembered
for the European Tour, the Axl Rose performance at the MTV Music Video Awards, and the North American Tour complete with two riots (Vancouver and Philadelphia) that came to a crashing halt in Philadelphia USA after Axl Rose again failed to show for a concert so the tour promoter
pulled the plud on the North American Tour.
Axl rose is now believed to be working hard to finish the upcomming album
"Chinese Democracy". Checkout the latest Axl Rose press release about the upcomming album.
Does the world still need Axl Rose? You betcha!
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Who is Richard Fortus ?
Richard Fortus has shown his capabilities as a member of the re-formed Psychedelic Furs,
which carried on from his project work in Love Spit Love.
Through 'Psychedelic Furs' Fortus originally formed a partnership with Richard Butler. This
partnership continued to work well with his involvement in the Love Spit Love, but as of recent Fortus's side projects have
included pop acts Britney Spears and N'Sync.
Richard Fortus is now a member of Guns N Roses, replacing Axl's childhood friend Tobias (Co-writing
credits for Back Off Bitch w. Rose). According to rumors Tommy Stinson is the one who recommended Fortus.
Richard Fortus replaced Paul Tobias in summer 2002.
Here's
what Axl Rose had to say about it in a august 14th 2002 official press release: "Paul helped us a lot in the writing
and the recording of this record and to me was a vital part of not only the band but also my life. The world tour really wasn't
his cup of tea whereas he's much more comfortable in a studio setting. We're fortunate to have found Richard who has this
vibe kind of like Izzy but with amazing feel."
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Who is Buckethead ?
"That question has been puzzling scientists, fans, conspiracy theorists, Scully & Mulder,
and tabloid journalists for years. Some reports say that Buckethead is an android, possibly from another planet. Others say
that he is just another alien. Conspiracy theorists have wondered if Buckethead is actually Steve Vai or Paul Gilbert in disguise." Buckethead plays with speed, precision and can play almost any style of music. He also knows how to play bass.
Buckethead
played with GUNS N ROSES on the 2002 tour.
March 2004, news gets out that Buckeathead quit Guns n Roses. The Rock in Rio 4 lisbon concert appearance of GNR had to be cancelled because of this.
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