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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    JimmyV said:
    Estranged is awesome. Estranged > November Rain, all day.
    Swimming with dolphins > weddings, suicides, funerals?
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,604
    dankind said:
    JimmyV said:
    Estranged is awesome. Estranged > November Rain, all day.
    Swimming with dolphins > weddings, suicides, funerals?
    Even if Estranged weren't a better song, the answer to your question would still be yes. 
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  • SmallestOceans
    SmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    Early piano demo of Estranged...
    https://youtu.be/lewNiIDVsiM
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  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,930
    Is that Axl playing that? Because that sounds way better than he ever played (I haven't listened to them since 93ish)

  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,561
    This sounds pretty decent:

    https://youtu.be/Qi7UC8dreQM
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  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    So I am looking into a show that probably will not happen this summer in Toronto. There are two kinds of GA tickets that I am looking at. One looks to be regular GA for roughly $345. You can also get early entry for $750. Its called Patience Early Entry Package. My question is does anyone know how early are we talking here or does anyone have any experience in the last couple of tours of either ticket option?
  • hihobibo
    hihobibo Tampa, FL Posts: 1,140
    PJNB said:
    So I am looking into a show that probably will not happen this summer in Toronto. There are two kinds of GA tickets that I am looking at. One looks to be regular GA for roughly $345. You can also get early entry for $750. Its called Patience Early Entry Package. My question is does anyone know how early are we talking here or does anyone have any experience in the last couple of tours of either ticket option?
    I'd suggest saving the extra money. I don't know what the package consists of, but when I went in maybe 2016, I was excited to see the full band, and thought that the high price of floor seats would keep away the a-holes. WRONG. Spent what was around $250/per (face value) and had the worst people all around me. Just inconsiderate, rude jerks. Snuck others into our row, spilled shit all over everyone and everything, fights, and a random lady even helped herself to my nachos while the usher checked my ticket!
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    hihobibo said:
    PJNB said:
    So I am looking into a show that probably will not happen this summer in Toronto. There are two kinds of GA tickets that I am looking at. One looks to be regular GA for roughly $345. You can also get early entry for $750. Its called Patience Early Entry Package. My question is does anyone know how early are we talking here or does anyone have any experience in the last couple of tours of either ticket option?
    I'd suggest saving the extra money. I don't know what the package consists of, but when I went in maybe 2016, I was excited to see the full band, and thought that the high price of floor seats would keep away the a-holes. WRONG. Spent what was around $250/per (face value) and had the worst people all around me. Just inconsiderate, rude jerks. Snuck others into our row, spilled shit all over everyone and everything, fights, and a random lady even helped herself to my nachos while the usher checked my ticket!
    Damn lol I think of all that the Nachos would have pissed me off the most. I am going to be patient to see what the likely 2022 dates will be unless they push everything to the fall. Thanks for the advice 
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,918
    hihobibo said:
    PJNB said:
    So I am looking into a show that probably will not happen this summer in Toronto. There are two kinds of GA tickets that I am looking at. One looks to be regular GA for roughly $345. You can also get early entry for $750. Its called Patience Early Entry Package. My question is does anyone know how early are we talking here or does anyone have any experience in the last couple of tours of either ticket option?
    I'd suggest saving the extra money. I don't know what the package consists of, but when I went in maybe 2016, I was excited to see the full band, and thought that the high price of floor seats would keep away the a-holes. WRONG. Spent what was around $250/per (face value) and had the worst people all around me. Just inconsiderate, rude jerks. Snuck others into our row, spilled shit all over everyone and everything, fights, and a random lady even helped herself to my nachos while the usher checked my ticket!
    GnR fans.. what do you expect?  The 80s were the worst.  

    I agree not to spend big bucks.  The reality is with stadium tours, unless you're right up front, you spend most the night looking at the screen.  Might as well be in the lower stands if you're screen staring. 
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,173
    My sister just texted me about this tour. She asked me if I thought 2021 would happen. She really wants me to go with her if it does. She has seen them a few times. I never have. I am considering it. I like them and I miss live music so much. 
  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 3,031
    PJNB said:
    So I am looking into a show that probably will not happen this summer in Toronto. There are two kinds of GA tickets that I am looking at. One looks to be regular GA for roughly $345. You can also get early entry for $750. Its called Patience Early Entry Package. My question is does anyone know how early are we talking here or does anyone have any experience in the last couple of tours of either ticket option?
    As someone living in Toronto I can pretty well guarantee you’re looking at 2022, if then. Still holding onto PJ tix here, lol.
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,872
    GlowGirl said:
    My sister just texted me about this tour. She asked me if I thought 2021 would happen. She really wants me to go with her if it does. She has seen them a few times. I never have. I am considering it. I like them and I miss live music so much. 

    Saw them 2 times since they've been back - one time in a stadium and it was fun...and the other time about 5-6 rows from stage in Wells Fargo Center and it was off the hook. 
    They are old.  If you like their music you will have a good time, I think.  (If it happens.)  Go with her!
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  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,173
    F Me In The Brain said:
    GlowGirl said:
    My sister just texted me about this tour. She asked me if I thought 2021 would happen. She really wants me to go with her if it does. She has seen them a few times. I never have. I am considering it. I like them and I miss live music so much. 

    Saw them 2 times since they've been back - one time in a stadium and it was fun...and the other time about 5-6 rows from stage in Wells Fargo Center and it was off the hook. 
    They are old.  If you like their music you will have a good time, I think.  (If it happens.)  Go with her!
    Within the past few years I saw Paul McCartney, The Who, and the Rolling Stones. I can handle old :)

  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,920
    Well they are similar age wise to the Pearl Jam guys, so they aren't that old...not even close to Macca The Who and the Stones.
    And they can still bring it. 
    Definitely go if the show happens.
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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    ^Agreed.  Saw them at the U.C. in 2017 and they killed it.  3+ hour show.  Definitely worth going to.
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,918
    bbiggs said:
    ^Agreed.  Saw them at the U.C. in 2017 and they killed it.  3+ hour show.  Definitely worth going to.
    Miami for me. Opened with Its so Easy and never took a break for three hours.  Axl works way harder now than in 1989.
  • 3days
    3days Posts: 1,200
    I always wondered about One In A Million. Was he actually saying those things, or was he portraying a character, and then clapping back lyrically? It's a debate I've had with friends, and I honestly don't know the answer.

    The reason I ask is that he used a homophobic slur in the song, but then participated in a Freddy Mercury tribute. He's also performed with Elton John. Slash has performed with BB King, and praised James Brown publicly. 

    It mm makes the slurs seem hypocritical.


  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,918
    3days said:
    I always wondered about One In A Million. Was he actually saying those things, or was he portraying a character, and then clapping back lyrically? It's a debate I've had with friends, and I honestly don't know the answer.

    The reason I ask is that he used a homophobic slur in the song, but then participated in a Freddy Mercury tribute. He's also performed with Elton John. Slash has performed with BB King, and praised James Brown publicly. 

    It mm makes the slurs seem hypocritical.


    I think it's a product of the times.  People used that language all the time, even if they had gay friends.  Same with the N word he uses, talking about a "mini-Iran", etc.  I think there was a mental disassociation with the word and the implication for some.  I'm certainly not defending it, just trying to analyze it 40 years later.  I don't think he was playing a part. I'm not sure that Axl wrote songs where he was assuming another character.  
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,872
    Yeah, he was a total dickhead, I think it was well known.  No idea if that is still the case or not.  No excusing it - people knew he was a jerk even 40 years ago and it was bs.
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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,918
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Yeah, he was a total dickhead, I think it was well known.  No idea if that is still the case or not.  No excusing it - people knew he was a jerk even 40 years ago and it was bs.
    Definitely the biggest dick in music at the time, at least in public. It was hard not to hate him, even if you liked the music. 

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