How Axl Rose Almost Broke Up Velvet Revolver & Re Formed Guns N' Roses?

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[@noshow22]

A reunion in 2006 would've been amazing. Axl's voice was sensational back then, he had the energy,stage presence and even the sense of danger was back. That would've been the time.

[@rdsamfrench]

You're right

[@themadrapper101]

Around the exact same time the Spice Girls reformed for the first time since the 90's

[@Roger8176]

@@rdsamfrench You are right about him being right.

[@7viewerlogic670]

On paper it looks good but I remember a lot of fans were sick of GN'R's bullshit. Would have been interesting.

[@revensteed9539]

@@Roger8176 You are right about him being right.

[@annelockerby9869]

Axl getting the blame as usual and don't know why people feel the need for nasty personal comments about his appearance.

[@tommydewayneisaacs2739]

Axl Fucking Rules!! To Hell with the Haters !!!

[@olebanjolip618]

I love axl, but you cant deny he looks like ass lmao

[@ppolita]

@@olebanjolip618 they all have changed. Aging is b***ch. We 'll all loose our charm in the end :(

[@navaskin]

Cuz dude was a major clown back in the 90's.

[@rykerhayward8606]

navaskin Well it’s 2020. Who gives a bakers fuck what happened in the 90’s. I don’t and I was there!

[@davidfletcher3762]

I have read Duff, Slash and Steven's version. Matt has a book coming out on April 22 so i will check out his shortened version. I would love to see a book from Axl and Izzy and we could have it all 4 circle so to speak..

[@Jffeeney3rd]

I think we’ll see Axl’s, finally, someday. I doubt Izzy will ever do one.

[@kimberleybunch8095]

I saw Guns & Rose's in concert. Awesome.

[@tommydewayneisaacs2739]

Slash DID go by Axl's house one night drunk 😂 I wish they could of settled their differences that night and had gotten back together lol.

[@noshow22]

He sure did. I think there's a bit more to the story than what Slash says. I'm sure he was there to settle a lawsuit like he says, but it's quite possible they kicked the tires on the reunion idea. Especially considering the fact that he wasn't too happy with VR at the time. Given all the info from this video, I could see a scenario where Axl proposed a deal similar to what's discussed in this video. It would've been a win win for him.

[@tieukhavu8832]

Imagine they would sit down, drink, talk, and then reunited in 2006, Then, Chinese Democracy could have been a better album.

[@cosyninja1]

I love the line “the album that’s expected to come out any year now”. Lol. Like, don’t make any plans

[@TheDamageinc81]

Scott Weiland said on Howard Stern that Velvet Revolver started to suck when all the band members wife's wanted a say in everything ... including being backstage at all times ... fuck that!!!!!

[@JonnyAugz]

Funny thing is Duff aged the best out of everyone.

[@illegalewahrheiten2911]

It's catching up to him now. His skin looks terrible.

[@JonnyAugz]

@Aquatic Mullet He has a pacemaker tho.

[@allsystemsgo8678]

He's thin... I wouldn't say he's aged the best

[@daviddoyle8956]

Slash still looks good Duff looks a bit ruff Rose looks horrid.

[@jestermindcrime1773]

@Joel Veedler matt don't count

[@metal_slug7729]

I would have loved it if VR released another album. Such a great band.

[@tommydewayneisaacs2739]

Jesus Christ....Let it go folks. Who really gives a shit !? Those guys, meaning Axl, Slash and Duff are having the greatest time of their life touring together these days so why would anyone want to bring up negative issues and old feuds!!?? Let them enjoy each other again and continue to kick ass in 2020 ;) #GNFNR #GOAT

[@frozenrope2822]

Until we find out in 6 or 7 years that they all hated this tour, etc...

[@tommydewayneisaacs2739]

@@frozenrope2822 That's NOT gonna happen

[@allsystemsgo8678]

Obviously a lot of people do,lol.

[@fluffyduffyspirit9783]

I feel like when bands break up its really heartbreaking.

[@ProfessorKenneth]

That lady is right somewhat...Benzodiazepines and alcohol are two widely used substances that affect the central nervous system and have similar effects on the brain. While they are both known for their anxiolytic and sedative properties, they differ in their chemical composition, mode of action, and potential side effects.

[@GhostRider-mm6ky]

Axl was on his game in 2006 check the concert footage from germany 🇩🇪 holy shit!!!

[@notyetskeletal4809]

Good lord. Yep he was outstanding.

[@sgsikandar5361]

They all “fell off the wagon” ??? More like how we gonna do this without Axl’s lyric’s lmfao

[@a.j.garrett9639]

I wish GN'R would put Sucker Train Blues in the set. That might be VR's best song!

[@mariabowers9604]

All GNR members were millionaires when they left the band to form other bands or do other projects. They did everything else for fun and to show that they are doing something. The only solid thing was the reunion in 2016 followed by the ongoing tour for the past seven years. Every member gets paid $ 4 million dollars per show. This made them "put their differences aside." GNR was their money making in the 1980s through the 90s and then again from 2016 forward. Franchise.

[@hyvakoira]

It's a bit too rich for Slash, really. People love him, is talent is undeniable, but blaming one red-haired guy for breaking up TWO bands (one with no involvement on his part whatsoever) while having a drug and drinking problem himself, come on...

[@StephenAndAshling]

You actually have a good point I love slash but yeah I guess I couldnt see past my own ignorance

[@tommydewayneisaacs2739]

EXACTLY !! Axl's even ask Slash since they've got back together why he lied about a bunch of shit in his book called SLASH lol.

[@keeljoyy]

@@tommydewayneisaacs2739 both were too fucked up to remember shit from 20 years ago, neither of sides should be given any credit about who lied and who didnt

[@dillonsparks3492]

People sure love to believe its Axl's fault tho. Which rubs me the wrong way, because Axl was the sober and talented one.

[@tommydewayneisaacs2739]

@@dillonsparks3492 Right !! They need to keep Axl's goddamn name out if their mouths! That guy rules!!! He's done nothing the last decade but rock as hard as he can rock!! We gotta burn that ass at that stake for that one Smh.

[@swiberk]

I'm an big GNR fan, fell in love with them after Jungle came out. I was the nerd going to libraries to read every Rolling Stone and other mags covering them. Didn't have internet back then! ;) Thanks for the detailed work!

[@agentallstar7]

GNR > VR x1000

[@tieukhavu8832]

This is a summary of a video that I watched before. Well, maybe there would be a few more facts that I didn't know.

[@Zman82]

If the original Velvet Revolver album was exactly as it is except axl would have been doing the vocals and it would have been named Guns n' Roses it would have been huge.

[@PittheadX]

Finally lured us into watching old news and clips again. One sneaky bastard, ain't you gifted gabber?

[@Kaspeerlbc]

Man a reunion even for just 2 shows would’ve just made history oh what could of been .

[@hotwired100]

It's great that they put all of the nonsense behind them and got back together. It would be great to see Izzy back in the band, but Izzy's health & happiness are more important.

[@tieukhavu8832]

IF Axl and the rest of the second original lineup (Illusion era) talked out their differences 14 years (Hey. It's Izzys song) earlier.

[@noshow22]

Might not have lasted long as Axl was still pretty nutty back then, but man we would've had some killer shows. Axl was in his best shape physically and vocally since the UYI era.

[@yoshipopthelemur]

I hate Stern interviews. Howard talking over Robin talking over the guest. This channel and it’s sister Rock And Roll True Stories are really the only places I tolerate his clips

[@MrOctober44]

Talking over Robin is a bad thing?!

[@bobafeet1234]

I'll never understand how Axl could think that he ALONE was responsible for all of Guns N' Roses success. It's funny how both Axl and Slash are kind of musical geniuses, but Axl is a totally unhinged dictator and Slash is so mellow and laid back. As a result, I tend to believe Slash's version of all of these events in the past.

[@shadowtom6457]

Don't forget Izzy!

[@therebels5975]

Why does everybody try to blame axle for everything sounds like slash was always in the wrong

[@rodney2134]

I loved VR for me the 2 albums were the real follow up from the UYI albums, not whatever Axl was doing. If Axl wanted to do his own thing, why didn't he just do it as a solo or side project & get back to the boys later, rather than takeover the whole thing. Being a wannabe hard rock/metal singer in my youth, I usually follow the vocalist but the greatest magic only comes with a great guitarist(s) & rhythm section. Just like Axl was better with Slash & co., so was Scott. I also think Chris Cornell was able to make his best magic (outside of Soundgarden) with the RATM boys in Audioslave. That was awesome too.

[@reimaginethesounds6694]

Because Axl wants to be Elton John

[@williamkelly951]

Don't worry duff. I spent a few NIGHTS on the old toilet. Good place to hide and get high. About 8years clean right now. Unsure about going back down that dark hole after my mom passed I prob would not get back out. But Duffs part to this story hit home for me. I got bad ass issues with my tummy now days boys. I"m fully stuck watching what I eat and all that shit. Ugh

[@TheChadTI]

Matt's one of the coolist "rock stars" I've met/spent time with.

[@gutex_]

Please make a video about Matt Sorum book

[@briantaylor7226]

9:06-9:21 Key Quote: "I kind of left that behind me in 1996, that's 10 years ago, that's a whole other lifetime..." For sure--but it shows what an impact a band like G n' R had that 10 years, 20 years, coming up on 30 years, PEOPLE WOULD STILL CARE! There's a certain magic in real music--no one can really express what it is..."lightning in a bottle" they often say. That's what G n' R was. And yeah, there were lineup changes, but they kept the magic going a little longer. Matt contributed to that. I get that he has to move on personally/professionally, but it is a great thing you were a part of, sir.

[@briantaylor7226]

same at 11:44-13:30 or so...there's just a certain magic that happens, a certain chemistry...it's hard to find.

[@Jffeeney3rd]

Comments like that kept Matt from ever working with Axl again.

[@kamsandwich6990]

im glad they waited 10 more years. probably would be a definite disaster if the reunion happened in 2006.

[@noshow22]

A reunion in 2006 would've been incredible. Axl could still sing back then. Glad to have them back, but it could've been a lot better if Axl put in a little more effort. It's kind of a shame they waited so long, a lot of good years were lost.

[@kamsandwich6990]

axl was not in a good place mentally those days, so the reunion would've unraveled fast.

[@noshow22]

He wasn't in his right mind in the 90's either, but we got some classic shows. This might not have lasted long, but I would rather have a year or so of great shows with a crazy Axl than what's been a 4 year novelty act with a guy who's past his prime.

[@jameskason8320]

@@noshow22 Wasnt it back in 2006 that Axl got drunk and bit a hotel security guard? He was drinking a bit back then but it sure seemed to lube his voice.

[@jameskason8320]

noshow22 I thought it was the ankle I was in nyc too

[@AugustineMotiar]

What could have been didn't and that's a shame. Sort of the same thing with Vanhalen, yeah their out their now doing what they do today, but the hight of their talent of the Guns n Roses of our youth is gone, Ozzy nailed it a few years back when he said that Guns n Roses could be the next rolling stones. Because that's what their like today. The world's second oldest garage band.

[@mjbeder]

Is that Stephanie Seymour walking behind Matt at 9:05?

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

Haha! No that's a dude.

[@Tightt88]

Good video.

[@chrisredig1381]

Hard to hate slash...

[@briantaylor7226]

Totally agree with you--and I still can't put my finger on it: but the sense of cool, "let's just have fun, everybody", vs the politicking, power-grabbing alternative is a huge dichotomy. Granted, Axl's business sense may have served the band well in terms of becoming as successful as they did (he is super smart and won't let himself or the band he's a part of get taken advantage of), but Slash definitely has a more like-able personality. That's why they make such a great duo, imo...it's like a frickin' marriage.

[@kennethmabus381]

All the greatest bands break up at some point. Especially if they aren't dying.

[@mrstonejack23]

Velvet Revolver should reform with Scott Stapp as the frontman. Those albums were very good and need to be played again.

[@idk4529]

Do it with Corey Taylor or someone like that.

[@GuitaristDog87]

Replacing a basket case with another basket case, just what they need smh.

[@Jffeeney3rd]

Stapp? That sounds like an absolute disaster.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Sounds like a bunch of 12yo Jr. High school girl stuff to me. No one garners attention like GnR.

[@kcave23]

Anyone else think 80’s Izzy looks a lot like Chris Robinson?

[@jestermindcrime1773]

they have the same kinda same cheek bones

[@nicholaskruger9460]

Good lord. So what.

[@allsystemsgo8678]

"I'm not real fond of him either.". 😁

[@saund102]

why would any group of honest and creative musicians sign with a David Gefen?

[@AikazenZennicaZeth]

I heard that Geffen gave creative freedom to their artists maybe that's the thing.

[@karencarmon9736]

Why don't you get axl on and ask him his "side" straight from him.. Always two sides to Every story.!!?? I've only just got interested in gun's, getting me through this Pandemic 😷 🎶🎤 I love them all, I've been watching everything that, I can find, but there's not many interviews with just Axl...??.., 🎶🎤 I love them so so I will not have any money in my head for a few months 2276 and the lads will have a good night and they have no no plans for the night lol I hope you like them too lol lol yeah they say hi lol lol yeah I hope hope

[@manicmurph]

Damn 22mg of Xanax is a shit ton!

[@davidpinder1888]

What as this got to do with gnr this is duff dvd

[@chrisfrench8006]

david pinder that literally didn’t make any sense.

[@davidpinder1888]

@@chrisfrench8006 that bit of film is from duff's own DVD that sported his book not gnr

[@davidpinder1888]

And he wasn't in gnr at the time

[@NoseCandyKermit]

"And axl only added fuel to the fire" Me: What the fuck did you expect? Did you seriously expect Axl to just sit there and laugh while watching velvet revolver fall apart.. No! Kinda! Its Axl fucking Rose people ! Of course hes gonna help tear velvet revolver apart to get slash and duff back.. Axl knows GNR needed Slash and Duff and he knew how to get them back.. probably

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

God ! Why am I watching this???

[@mr.ironbodybuilding]

At the 2:58 mark Duff's wife says Xanax is the same as drinking alcohol with the same feeling. She must have never experienced it. What a stupid statement.

[@Riff5150]

No she said it was listed in the class as alcohol

[@Riff5150]

LTS_FOREVER _ I didn’t say it was I was just telling him what his wife actually said

[@Riff5150]

Different people have different reactions to drugs and alcohol

[@suicidebysasquatch4873]

Agree,what a stupid statement.Alcohol is not a benzo

[@majesstic777]

Exactly...I am not a fan of alcohol and never have been...but I love xanax. They are she same as far as being the only 2 substances that the withdrawal from could potentially kill you...so maybe they have the same bio effect in your brain...but as far as feeling the same no they do not. Not for me personally at all

[@yanetsmith8354]

Axel must have needed the money. Everyone had been working except Axel.

[@NinjaBee81]

Actually Slash was the one with money problems, after his divorce (with no prenup).

[@Jffeeney3rd]

Axl had to give away some of his money to Steven due to the lawsuit.

[@Presley3]

I thought a heroin addict broke up Velvet Revolver

[@HaXaW5150]

Why is it, you always pass out in the toilet? Huh? Can anyone explain that to me? LOL!

[@deathintheair8453]

Goddamn so much fuckin drama man good god

[@daviddoyle8956]

After the Illusion tour they did go off on there own to do solo projects fine Rose should have just did his own thing get it out of there system than get back together say 95,96 and come out with a new album but that stupid feud?. It's been to long now I've gone on and that GNR last tour a $$ maker.

[@ministerofdarkness]

Nowadays Axl sings at the Chinese Buffet “You Could Be Mine “🍗🍛🍣🍱🥟🍤🥠

[@noshow22]

He needs to get back into shape and get with a vocal coach before it's too late, or is it already too late?

[@ministerofdarkness]

Axl traded in his treadmill for hot wings 🔥🍗

[@Danisobrino1992]

@@noshow22 is not late, he has a special throat and his rasp was incredible 4 years ago

[@noshow22]

@@Danisobrino1992 I wouldn't say incredible,was good though. He was good with GnR the first year or so of the tour, and honestly he shocked the hell out of me with ACDC. Knowing Axl, I figured total trainwreck,but he knocked it out of the park. He definitely gave his best to Angus though for sure.

[@jameskason8320]

@@noshow22 Axl DC was incredible

[@willyfeumba]

Why this rich people Keep have a disturbing life ?

[@thankyou2532]

i dont feel like listening to entire video,how did axl almost break up velvet revolver?after 4 minute mark ???

[@bobgeorge4510]

I never liked Matt Sorums hairstyles much.

[@LAboomR]

V/R was a kick-ass band I thought Scott was a great lyricist and frontman. Chinese Democracy was a killer CD and the band W/Bumblefoot was the last gasp for GNR. Slash was unable to cover the C.D. songs done by Bumble live anyway. It wasn't his style. Slash & Miles are great, the past is over, let it die.

[@scottanderson4175]

I actually like velvet revolver better

[@tubethisutube]

now it's just Guns n Posers...

[@samgreen5204]

Lol Axl about broke up Velvet Revolver. That’s funny considering a VR show was way more entertaining than any of the mediocre crap Axl n the other guys were doing at that time. Nowadays you couldn’t pay me to go see Gn’r live lol it’d be like seeing a pretty good cover band fronted by Donald Trump’s stuck in the 80’s brother 🤣

[@lsbangersbear4346]

Before 2016 ida agree with you but 3hrs plus of.the hits live is incredible and amazing

[@oscarvestee]

I’ve been to three GnR since 2016. It’s amazing!!!! I could go to another one tomorrow!!

[@samgreen5204]

Years ago when they were on top of the world the late 80’s early 90’s is when I’d love to have seen them

[@samgreen5204]

@Joel Veedler I agree! It started with Adler n after Izzy they just lost that Rock n Roll grit n danger that they once perpetrated. Like when Matt Sorum once said about all the stage dancers n piano he was like damn I thought I joined a rock band. When he voiced it he was ax’d by Axl “diva” Rose

[@tommydewayneisaacs2739]

That didn't happen. Weiland and his drug use broke up Velvet Revolver!

[@chrisfrench8006]

Lol Dense.

[@delanoarts3703]

If you ever watched the velvet revolver documentary the start of the band Scott was impossible to deal with 100 timed worse then axle Scott almost never came to practice I think he practice ounce with the band the whole documentary he was just so talented but I would not put up with that shit no matter the talent

[@nimaakhtarkhavari8766]

GnR's died back in 94, after that is just a cover band (making millions)

[@breakfastwithtrees9524]

Jesus Loves You All

[@80skid22]

Guns and Roses have only one good album! The rest are OK.

[@olebanjolip618]

Wrong

[@SatanDynastyKiller]

Use Your Illusion as just one volume, with around 6 tracks cut, would have topped Appetite...

[@80skid22]

@@SatanDynastyKiller that is like pie 🥧 in the sky

[@shaunokeefe7162]

Yeah, right!!! LMFAO..you probably LOVE C-RAP

[@Jffeeney3rd]

@@80skid22stick with crue, white snake, def lepp . More your speed.