Guns N' Roses is known by many as one of the most influential and popular 80's metal bands that have ever existed. Appetite for Destruction, released in 1987, went 18x platinum, and comprised iconic tunes that nearly every rocker 'round the world knows the words to. Axl Rose, lead singer, fueled many intra-band confrontations that began to tear Guns 'N Roses apart. After the departure of Slash, the band's lead guitarist, the band commenced its steady decline.
After watching Guns N' Roses performance at the 2011 Rock in Rio in Brazil, I am at a loss for words... or maybe I'm not....
Axl's breathing is comparable to someone suffering with emphysema on their death bed; he can't carry a note for longer than two seconds. On a related note, his pitch isn't much better. Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal apparently lacks the power of the force, as his Clone Trooper mask wasn't doing much for his image, let alone his playing of the botched guitar solo in the song.
Compare the above abomination to this performance live from The Ritz in 1988. 'Nuff said.
Ridiculous garb aside, Guns N' Roses's performance of "Welcome to the Jungle" was possibly one of the poorest interpretations of a metal classic that I have ever heard in my life. Hell, I've seen tribute band performances that blew that disgraceful excuse for a live show out of the water.
Why Is Anybody Listening to this?
Greg T.
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