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Axl Rose Planning to Buy a Tiger?

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:57:59 +0000

Only a man of some social significance knows where to buy a tiger, and it seems Axl Rose may qualify. The Guns N' Roses singer was heard discussing his plans to purchase a big cat during a wild Monday night that included Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and a "harem of ladies."

Hey Axl, Why So Late?

John — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:34:24 +0000

Why does Axl Rose go on stage so late? The first time I caught Guns ‘N Roses live, they had a 8 p.m. start, only to finally go on at 12:20 a.m. The next time, they had a 7:30 p.m. start, only to go on at 12:05 a.m. Axl Rose says he goes on when he’s ready, [...]

Axl Rose Without a Hat – Pic of the Week

Ultimate Classic Rock Staff — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:21:52 +0000

Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose was photographed without a bandana or his trusty fedora locked firmly on his head for what we reckon is the first time in about six years recently. Now first off, let’s be clear, that’s an educated guess on our part — when we searched the archives of our professional [...]

Axl Rose Admits, 'I'm Not a Punctual Type of Person'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:01:59 +0000

You can add "Master of Understatement" to Axl Rose's long list of professional achievements. In a new interview the Guns N' Roses front man -- whose penchant for either being late to the stage or canceling gigs altogether has become the stuff of legend -- acknowledges, "I'm not a 'punctual' type of person."

Guns N' Roses Fan Planning to Sue After Axl Rose's Microphone Busts His Mouth

Billy Dukes — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:05:02 +0000

A Guns N' Roses fan named Darren Wright says he's preparing legal action after being hit in the mouth by Axl Rose's microphone at the end of the band's show on Saturday night (March 9) in Perth, Australia.

Axl Rose Once Turned Down $50,000 To Leave Pre-Fame Guns N' Roses

Nick DeRiso — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:01:35 +0000

It seems Axl Rose was well aware of the splash that Guns N' Roses would someday make, even before anyone else. In fact, legendary producer/manager Kim Fowley says Rose turned down an offer to leave his then-unsigned group -- though this proposal came complete with $50,000 in cold hard cash.

Axl Rose Added to Set of Autographed Limited Edition Trading Cards

Dave Lifton — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:40:00 +0000

Mercurial Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has been added to the set of Heavy Metal Autographs, an 80s hard rock-themed imprint of the 2013 Topps Archives Baseball trading cards set. The news comes from card collecting site Cardboard Connection (via Bravewords), who reports that the inclusion of Rose now brings the total number of [...]

Guns N' Roses DJ Ashba Defends Axl Rose, Says 'He Treats Us Like Gold'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:01:34 +0000

He might not be Big Ben of rock stars, but Axl Rose is not the jerk he's portrayed as in the media, his guitarist says. Guns N' Roses' DJ Ashba explained why they are often late to the stage and defended his lead singer as a nice guy in a recent interview.

Axl Rose: 'I'm Excited to Explore India'

Jeff Giles — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 05:01:52 +0000

Axl Rose has played all over the world with Guns N' Roses during the last 25 years, but he's never been able to welcome India to the jungle -- until now, that is.

Axl Rose Says Former Guns N' Roses Bandmates Bullied Him

Billy Dukes — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:01:29 +0000

Axl Rose has suddenly emerged to do interviews for the first time in years and what he's saying might make former Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash and Duff McKagan a little uncomfortable. Including former girlfriend Stephanie Seymour, Rose says the the trio broke his songwriting spirit.

Axl Rose Talks Cornrows, Tardiness and Politics with Jimmy Kimmel

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:00:34 +0000

Axl Rose proved to be an extremely charming guest during his first "live" television interview in two decades, gamely joking with late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel about Guns N' Roses' lineup changes, his penchant for starting concerts late, and his less-than-stellar voting record.

Axl Rose Agrees to Live Television Interview

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:11:42 +0000

In what can only be described as mandatory appointment viewing, Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has decided to make his first sit-down, live television appearance in more than 20 years on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' His interview is set for Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Guns N' Roses Fan Mulls Using $232 Million Lottery Winnings to Pay for Original Lineup Reunion [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Jeff Giles — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000

A British man who’s just reaped a lottery windfall that comes to more than $232 million in American dollars has suggested he might try and use it to buy the gift that keeps on giving: a reunion of the original Guns N’ Roses lineup. Adrian Bayford, a 41-year-old music shop owner, told reporters that “I [...]

Billy Corgan Supports Axl Rose's Decision Not to Attend Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:00:35 +0000

If there’s anyone who can understand the troubles that Axl Rose is going through trying to continue his band as the lone remaining member, it’s Billy Corgan. The Smashing Pumpkins singer famously quarreled with past bandmates before continuing the band’s legacy with a new group around him, much like Rose has done with Guns N’ Roses.

Crowd Boos Axl Rose at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Shauna Wright — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:00:22 +0000

In an open letter last week, Axl Rose made himself perfectly clear: he didn’t feel “wanted or respected” by his former Guns N’ Roses bandmates, so not only would he skip the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he didn’t want to be inducted at all.

A couple names you may recognize said the decision was a mistake, and the crowd on Saturday night made their feelings known as well.

Axl's New Nemesis: Juan's-n-Roses [VIDEO]

Joe Russo — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:53:28 +0000

Thanks to the Internet and American Idol, bands no longer have to go on extensive searches to find singers to replace flashy front-men. Meet Juan, who sings just like Axl Rose.