Spanish: GN'R: Duff McKagan y Axl Rose, ¡devuevo juntos en el ecenario!

Written by Genetikarockradio.com - Geneti

Desde que se conoció la entrada de Guns N´ Roses en el Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (el próximo 14 de abril), los rumores de una posible reunión de la formación original se han disparado. Y para echar más leña al fuego, el que fuera bajista de la banda, Duff McKagan, ha vuelto a subirse al escenario para tocar con Axl Rose y los actuales Guns N´ Roses (no os perdáis el vídeo-resumen que os dejamos del evento). ¿Limarán también asperezas Axl y Slash? El círculo se cierra…

 Ocurrió el pasado 16 de diciembre. Guns N´ Roses llegaba al Key Arena de Seattle para ofrecer otro concierto incluído en su extensa gira americana. ¿Y quién mejor para hacer de telonero que Duff McKagan y sus Loaded? El bajista, guitarrista y cantante (originario de Seattle) abrió la noche para la banda que hace más de 25 años él mismo fundó junto a Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin y Steven Adler. Curioso ¿verdad?

Olvidadas las viejas rencillas, la noche deparó unas cuantas emociones para los que tuvieron la suerte de asistir al show. Primero con los guiños de Duff McKagan´s Loaded al repertorio de los Guns, interpretando durante su actuación el tema “So Fine” (compuesto por el propio McKagan), y los covers de “New Rose” y “Attitude”, canciones versionadas por los originales Guns N´ Roses en los años 90.

Poco después llegó lo que todos esperaban. A mitad de concierto de los Guns, Axl Rose invitó a McKagan a subirse al escenario para tocar “You Could Be Mine”. Y como era de esperar, se desató la locura… Recordamos además que no es la primera vez que McKagan acompaña a los actuales Guns N´ Roses. El también bajista de Velvet Revolver participó hace un año en el concierto que Axl Rose y los suyos ofrecieron en Londres. Por tanto, estamos ante una amistad plenamente recuperada…

Ahora lo que falta por saber es qué ocurrirá en la noche del 14 de abril, fecha en la que Guns N´ Roses ingresará en el Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. La gala que tendrá lugar en Cleveland se ve como la oportunidad ideal para una posible reunión de la formación original de la banda. El único obstáculo para que eso se produzca sigue siendo la hasta ahora irreconciliable relación entre Axl Rose y Slash. Pero quizá las cosas están cambiando… McKagan puede ser el perfecto mediador.

A la espera de lo que ocurra en el Hall Of Fame, aquí os dejamos un vídeo-resumen del show de Seattle, en el que el buen rollo entre McKagan y Rose fue más que evidente.

Una buena señal…

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GN'R: Duff McKagan and Axl Rose, together again on stage

Written by Genetikarockradio.com - Geneti

Since the entry met Guns N 'Roses in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (next April 14), rumors of a reunion of the original have skyrocketed. And to add fuel to the fire, former bassist for the band, Duff McKagan is back onto the stage to play with Axl Rose and the current Guns N 'Roses (do not miss the short video that we leave the event ). Limarán ¿Axl and Slash too rough? The circle is closed ...

Occurred on December 16. Guns N 'Roses arrived at Key Arena in Seattle to give another concert included in its extensive U.S. tour. And who better to make the opening act and Duff McKagan Loaded? The bassist, guitarist and singer (originally from Seattle) opened the night for the band over 25 years ago he founded along with Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Steven Adler. Curious is not it?

Forget old quarrels, the night threw up a few emotions for those who were lucky enough to attend the show. First with the winks to Duff McKagan's Loaded Guns repertoire, performing during her performance on "So Fine" (composed by the same McKagan), and covers of "New Rose" and "Attitude", versioned by songs the original Guns N 'Roses in the 90's.

Soon after came what everyone expected. Half concert Guns, Axl Rose McKagan invited onto the stage to play "You Could Be Mine". And as expected, madness ensued ... We also recall that it is not the first time that accompanies current McKagan Guns N 'Roses. The Velvet Revolver bassist also participated last year in the concert Axl Rose and his offered in London. We are therefore fully recovered to a friend ...

Now what we need to know is what will happen on the night of April 14, when the Guns N 'Roses will enter the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. The gala will take place in Cleveland is seen as the ideal opportunity for a possible reunion of the original lineup of the band. The only obstacle that remains occur so far irreconcilable relationship between Axl Rose and Slash. But maybe things are changing ... McKagan can be the perfect mediator.

Pending on what happens in the Hall Of Fame, here you have a video summary of the Seattle show, in which the good vibes between McKagan and Rose was more than evident.

A good sign ...

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Spanish: 2012 Rock and Roll Hall de la Fama - Duff McKagan

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Axl Rose, vocalista de la banda de rock "Guns N 'Roses" lleva a cabo durante un concierto en la isla Yas en Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Guns N 'Roses ardía en la escena del rock en 1987 con su debut oficial, al frente "Appetite for Destruction". Por la sirena de voz de Rose, con Slash e Izzy Stradlin en la guitarra, Duff McKagan en el bajo y Steven Adler en la batería, el grupo dominado música con sus ranuras de rock agresivo.

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2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees - Duff McKagan

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Axl Rose, lead singer of the rock band "Guns N' Roses" performs during a concert on the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Guns N’ Roses blazed on the rock scene in 1987 with their official debut, “Appetite for Destruction.” Fronted by siren-voiced Rose, with Slash and Izzy Stradlin on guitars, Duff McKagan on bass and Steven Adler on drums, the group dominated music with its aggressive rock grooves.

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Spanish: Salón de la Fama del Rock abre sus puertas a roqueros de los años 80 - Duff McKagan

Written by Www.nacion.com - SOFÍA GUERRERO

Guns N’ Roses, Beastie Boys y Red Hot Chili Peppers formarán parte de la selecta lista, desde el 2012

Los reconocidos grupos Guns N’ Roses, Beastie Boys y los Red Hot Chili Peppers serán parte de la escasa representación del rock de los años 80 que, lentamente, se abre paso en el legendario Salón de la Fama del Rock and Roll.

Las bandas forman parte del pequeño grupo de artistas que ingresará a la selecta lista del museo temático, en el 2012. El anuncio fue realizado el día de ayer por voceros del Salón de la Fama, localizado en Cleveland, Estados Unidos.

Los británicos de The Small Faces, el cantante de folk Donovan y la estadounidense Laura Nyro completan el grupo de músicos que participarán de la ceremonia de inducción, en abril.

“Representan el amplio espectro de artistas que definen el rock and roll”, dijo el presidente de la organización, Joel Peresman.

El Salón de la Fama anunció hoy, que en la ceremonia de ingreso de los nuevos artistas, abrirán su biblioteca y sus archivos al público.

Larga carrera. Las tres agrupaciones de rock cargan con más de 25 años de trayectoria y millones de discos vendidos, que cosecharon el apoyo de cientos de votantes para ingresar al salón.

Autores de temas tan conocidos como Welcome to the Jungle, Guns N' Roses se convirtió en un fenómeno instantáneo cuando lanzó en 1987 su LP (disco de larga duración) Appetite for Destruction.

El grupo ha sido liderado por Axl Rose desde su fundación, en la década de los 80. Slash e Izzy Stradlin en las guitarras; Duff McKagan en el bajo y Steven Adler en la batería, completaban la famosa fórmula con la que Guns N’ Roses dominó el medio musical con su rock agresivo.

La banda vendió millones de discos, en contraste agudo con el mundo del pop, que en la época era dominado por artistas como Madonna y Michael Jackson.

Sin embargo, la turbulencia interna del grupo, hizo que se desmoronara en 1996.

Su ingreso al Salón de la Fama seguramente traerá conjeturas sobre un posible reencuentro, al menos para la ceremonia del próximo 14 de abril, en Cleveland, de acuerdo con reportes de AP.

Por su parte, los californianos de Red Hot Chili Peppers alcanzaron éxito mundial gracias a álbumes como BloodSugarSexMagik (1991) y Californication (1999).

Otro de los homenajeados, los Beastie Boys, han tenido una de las carreras más ricas en el mundo del hip-hop y el rock, con un recorrido de tres décadas, en el que también han incorporado el funk a sus creaciones. Además, el trío de Brooklyn ha llamado la atención por su activismo político y como iconos de estilo y la moda.

Entre los músicos que no fueron admitidos este año por la institución, destacan Donna Summer, Joan Jett y los Blackhearts, Heart, y a Rufus con Chaka Khan. Todos formaban parte de la nominación para la clase del 2012.

Los votantes tampoco aprobaron a los pioneros del hip-hop Eric B. & Rakim War, a los ingleses de The Cure y al grupo de soul estadounidense The Spinners.

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Hall of Fame opens its doors to Rock 80's rockers - Duff McKagan

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Guns N 'Roses, Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili Peppers will be part of the select list, from 2012

The recognized groups Guns N 'Roses, Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili Peppers will be part of the under-representation of 80's rock that slowly works its way into the legendary Hall of Fame Rock and Roll.

In addition to his music, Guns N 'Roses was notorious for fights between members and their drug problems. AP

The bands are part of the small group of artists who will join the select list of thematic museum in 2012. The announcement was made yesterday by spokesmen of the Hall of Fame, located in Cleveland, USA.

The British The Small Faces, Donovan folk singer Laura Nyro U.S. and complete the group of musicians who will participate in the induction ceremony in April.

"They represent the broad spectrum of artists that define rock and roll," said the organization's president, Joel Peresman.

The Hall of Fame announced today that the induction ceremony of new artists, will open its library and archives to the public.

Long career. The three groupings of rock loaded with over 25 years of experience and millions of albums sold, who earned the support of hundreds of voters to enter the room.

Authors of topics as well known as Welcome to the Jungle, Guns N 'Roses became an instant phenomenon when it launched in 1987 the LP (long play) Appetite for Destruction.

The group was headed by Axl Rose since its founding in the early 80's. Slash and Izzy Stradlin on guitar, Duff McKagan on bass and Steven Adler on drums, completed the famous formula that Guns N 'Roses dominated the musical scene with their aggressive rock.

The band sold millions of records, in sharp contrast to the pop world, which at the time was dominated by artists such as Madonna and Michael Jackson.

However, the group's internal turmoil, led to crumble in 1996.

His entry into the Hall of Fame is sure to bring speculation about a possible reunion, at least for the next ceremony April 14 in Cleveland, according to AP reports.

Meanwhile, Californians of Red Hot Chili Peppers achieved worldwide success thanks to albums like BloodSugarSexMagik (1991) and Californication (1999).

Another of the honorees, the Beastie Boys have been one of the richest races in the world of hip-hop and rock, with a distance of three decades, which have also incorporated the funk into their creations. In addition, the Brooklyn trio has drawn attention for his political activism as style icons and fashion.

Among the musicians who were not admitted this year by the institution, include Donna Summer, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Heart, Rufus and Chaka Khan. All were part of the nomination for the class of 2012.

Voters also approved the pioneers of hip-hop Eric B. Rakim War, the English of The Cure and the American soul group The Spinners.

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Spanish: Es Oficial: Guns N 'Roses son en el Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Felicidades, ¡Duff McKagan!

Written by Seattleweekly.com - Chris Kornelis

Por favor, únanse a mí para felicitar a nuestro amigo y colega Duff McKagan, quien dirigió en "Roll with Guns N 'Rock N Roses, la banda que fundó junto con Slash, Axl Rose, y la cooperación. en Los Ángeles en la década de 1980. Ellos se unirán en la categoría de Rock Hall de 2011 por los Beastie Boys y los Red Hot Chili Peppers, entre otros. La ceremonia de inducción de baja en abril.

Obviamente, Axl Rose sigue haciendo giras como Guns N 'Roses - él es el único miembro de la formación clásica de la banda - y él está trayendo a la tripulación a KeyArena el 16 de diciembre. Si actuamos ahora, usted todavía puede obtener a mitad de precio billetes de Groupon. (Si necesita un manual sobre la historia de fondo GNR lo que se recomienda recoger una copia del nuevo libro de Duff, Es tan fácil).

Felicidades, Duff! 

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It's Official: Guns N' Roses Are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Congrats, Duff!

Written by Seattleweekly.com - Chris Kornelis

Please join me in congratulating our friend and colleague Duff McKagan, who's headed into the Rock N' Roll with Guns N' Roses, the band he co-founded with Slash, Axl Rose, and co. in Los Angels in the 1980s. They'll be joined in the Rock Hall class of 2011 by the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others. The induction ceremony goes down in April.

Obviously, Axl Rose still tours as Guns N' Roses -- he's the only member of the classic lineup in the band -- and he's bringing the crew to KeyArena on Dec. 16. If you act now, you can still get half-price tickets on Groupon. (If you need a primer on the GNR backstory, we highly suggest you pick up a copy of Duff's new book, It's So Easy.)

Congrats, Duff!

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Guns N’ Roses: Another shot

Written by www.vindy.com - John Benson

Nothing epitomizes the push-pull dynamic of being a Guns N’ Roses (GNR) fan more than the opening lyrics of “Estranged” (from the 1991 album “Use Your Illusion II”): “When you’re talkin’ to yourself/And nobody’s home/You can fool yourself.”

The good news is the current lineup of GNR, which comes to Covelli Centre on Wednesday, is playing that tune.

The bad news is, in many ways singer Axl Rose has been fooling himself for the past decade and a half thinking his hard-rock vocals — not Slash’s raunchy guitar or Izzy Stradlin’s keen song-writing or bassist Duff McKagan’s, um, shenanigans (he once passed out in an elevator) — were solely responsible for turning GNR into the biggest hard-rock act in the world in its heyday.

The train derailment that became GNR shouldn’t have come as a surprise. After the success of its platinum debut, “Appetite For Destruction,” here’s a band that took nearly four years to record a sophomore effort, which grew into two albums in the form of 1991’s “Use Your Illusion” records.

Aside from Rose, the only other person to straddle the old and new GNR is keyboardist Dizzy Reed. The Vindicator talked to Reed, in Cleveland of all places (where the band had a stopover but no show was booked) about “Chinese Democracy,” the current tour and his friendship with Rose.

Q. Considering your hotel is literally a mile away from the Rock Hall, what are your thoughts on GNR’s chances of being a first-ballot inductee?

A. No one has said anything to me about it. I’ve just heard about it because people have asked me about it. Of course it would be an honor because of the other people that are there. I don’t know anything about the whole process and how it’s going down.

Q. Does GNR belong in the Rock Hall?

A. Sure, yeah, why not?

Q. Also, speaking of Cleveland, the last time GNR was in the Rock Hall City, Axl — after not taking the stage until well after midnight — famously fired opening band Eagles of Death Metal while on stage.


A. I sort of block that one out.

Q. As for the band’s current tour, what are the set times like? Any late-night starts?

A. I haven’t been to a concert in so long I don’t know when the normal time is, but we’ve been starting not late, and we give a pretty long show. It’s a good three hours of rock ’n’ roll. That’s how it’s been going down. But we’ve been going on stage on time.

Q. From this reviewer’s standpoint, despite the hype surrounding “Chinese Democracy,” the album is pretty solid and definitely didn’t leave fans with the same underwhelmed feeling they experience when listening to new material from ’80s rock acts. Was there ever a point when you felt the project wouldn’t see the day of light?

A. Certainly there was a lot of disappointing moments with setbacks, but I never really gave up on it. I always thought it had to [be released]. It was too good.

Q. What “Chinese Democracy” tracks stand out in the current set?

A. All the ones we’ve been doing seem to have been working really well. I like playing “Street of Dreams.” It’s a treat for me to come out and play the piano. And I like some of the heavier stuff; it’s fun to play those. They seem to go over really well like “Shackler’s Revenge.” Sometimes it’s fun to do the heavier stuff.

Q. Something that does stand out from a set-list perspective is the epic “Estranged.” What’s it like to play that song again?

A. It’s kind of a beast for me, and for everybody, but it’s such a great song. At the end of the song, you look out and people seem really appreciative to hear that again, so that’s been very cool. When we first started playing that way back when, before even “Use Your Illusion” albums were out, it was almost kind of the opposite; people were scratching their head going, “What the hell?” But so many years later, they seem really into it and seem to really appreciate that we’re doing that song. It’s a lot of fun to play now.

Q. There are some fans that feel it won’t truly be GNR until the original lineup is back in the fold.

A. I’d say pooh-y. I can’t comment on that.

Q. How are the two eras of GNR connected?

A. To me, they’re connected because I’ve been around for the whole thing. Someone quit, and we brought in somebody else. And that kept happening, so I guess the main thing that links everything together really is the guy singing, Axl. He has that kind of voice; that’s what does it.

Q. As for Axl, his image in the media is as a megalomaniac among other things. Are these accurate portrayals?

A. I think most of it is cruel and malicious and unnecessary. I don’t think he’s like that at all. He’s a good friend. He’s like a brother.

Q. So why have you lasted with GNR after so many haven’t?

A. I’m just a determined [expletive]. I’m a loyal friend and a determined [expletive].

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#Note Guns N' Roses Keyboardist Dishes On Band's 'Amazing' New Material

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Dizzy Reed has revealed that Guns N' Roses are working on "pretty amazing" new material.

The band's longtime bassist explained that, while he isn't sure when the band will be releasing a new studio album, they have great material left over from older studio sessions, telling Billboard:

"All of it [the material] is great, so any selection of another 12, 15 songs would be awesome. I'm not just giving you an easy answer; I truly believe all of it's pretty amazing."

He noted: "There's a lot we've recorded, a lot of material back when we started working on Chinese Democracy, so there's quite a bit of unreleased stuff that would be really cool to finish and put out."

Guns N' Roses are currently on tour. Frontman Axl Rose revealed earlier this week that he would not rule out reuniting with former bandmates Slash, Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin if the band is inducted into the Rock N'Roll Hall Of Fame.

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Axl admits meeting the old Guns

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In his first television interview granted in the last 10 years, Rose admits that the original lineup of Guns N 'Roses may join again at the next induction ceremony for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on 14 April 2012.

Despite the various controversies previous history vocalist (and only one of the founders, who still belongs to Guns) welcomes a reunion with old colleagues: namely Slash, Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin.

Axl Rose also showed recognition with the current formation of Guns N 'Roses for having managed to complete the album "Chinese Democracy", whose sessions took more than 10 years.

However, the legendary bassist of Kiss, Gene Simmons showed his bad language to blame because Axl Rose of Guns N 'Roses were the best band in the world, something that in his opinion, was the extent of the band "Appetite for Destruction. "According to the evaluation of Simmons, was the consumption of drugs and alcohol by Axl that kept the band even more relevant and therefore argued that Axl Rose should have taken a beating to disciplinary time.

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