12-17-06 | Oakland (CA) Review
by Steve

on Dec. 15th, i was lucky enough to see Gnr for the FOURTH time in my 37 years and lord do i wish i had seen them more when they were dominating the planet!!
But, this is 2006 and Axl Rose is over 40 and people, he is BETTER THAN EVER!  I did see Mr. Rose in 91-92 and frankly i was disappointed in his vocals.
He didnt hold the long notes and didnt even come close to hitting the HI notes..
People, GO SEE GNR NOW!!! Axl kicked my ass at Inland Invasion and again at Oakland Arena...Hell, he FELL during "Its So Easy" and it coulda been ugly, but he got up and acted as if nothing happened.He was in a great mood all night again (like inland invasion) and made my night personally when he acknowledged out beloved Raider Nation..which is a member!! haha
The night woulda been incredible with just his performance, but with people like Lars Ulrich playing on "Out Ta Get Me" and Sebastion duoing on "My Michelle" it was a night to remember..one for the ages...Axl couldnt have been better and the crowd let him know he is the God of Rock N Roll like he used to be..In my opinion since he left noone ever filled that throne so it was his for the taking!!!
Note to Robin Fink: -sir you are LOVED!!! ..i honestly never thought that any guitarist would make me not miss Slash, but mr. Fink is a freaking stud as are mr. Fortis and Bumblefoot..what a combo Axl accumulated and i say there is no looking back to the past...Release the Democracy, play your dates and take the music industry over like you did in the late 80's-mid 90's.
Twice ive seen the +40 Axl and the guy seems to have had a change of heart or an awakening cus the young Axl had a serious chip on his shoulder, this Axl is in a great mood and goes above and beyond what is expected..great voice, great songs, great show and of course, great band!!
A+ for the new GnR, i cant wait to see them AGAIN!!!
steve

 

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