Axl n Slash - suddenly in the news this weekend

Its nearly 2 decades since I first heard and watched a Guns N Roses music video. I thought way back then that they sounded amazing!

I was quite upset when I came across the bad press given to Axl Rose this weekend after the disastrous performance in the Reading Festival, U.K. Axl and the new line-up of his band Guns N Roses were slammed by the British media mercilessly. I believe it is quite unfair, as the British press can be extremely hard on certain individuals...while still glossing over any wrongdoings by their own favourite celebrities. For instance, Sir Paul can do no wrong in the eyes of the British press. Huh???

Last year, I read the unauthorised biography of Axl Rose, as I wanted to understand the man behind the music. Well, it explained a lot of things...One has to understand that some people in this world do have problems getting through life, due to a variety of reasons. Many of these could be issues from childhood that need to be resolved. This does not make a talented artist any less talented.

Almost as if by coincidence, I was watching CNN just now, and there was a half hour program, Talk Asia, featuring Slash, the guitarist of the band in its heyday. The anchor did question Slash on the issues surrounding his rift from Axl, and Slash did not give a direct answer. They had not spoken to each other for a good 14-15 years. All Slash said was that there could always be a possibility that he and Axl would, one day, come together, for the sake of their music. As one of the band's biggest fans, I would always look forward to that day...It is hope alone that makes life worthwhile for some.

For those who've forgotten what GNR sound like, here's a link to my all-time favourite song, November Rain, from what is perhaps the greatest rock band in the world:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE&ob=av2e

Here's to the music of GNR!