what a surprise...

[zahidf]

Guns and roses an hour late!

ha ha ha ha ha

[Matticus]

i left after 3 songs. i knew what to expect bu just felt kinda wrong and dirty watching someone who blatently doenst give a f**k about his fans. Alkaline Trio canned his ginger balls.

[Griptool]

An epic set :-o Will go down in Reading lore .... "how many GnR songs did you hear before you bailed"

I managed three before the call of of LCD Soundsystem become too strong:-)

Edited August 28, 2010 by Griptool

[lolbot]

They bombed at Reading and now they've cancelled their Leeds show. I'm a GNR fan 4 life but not blinkered enough to fail to see that this is the end of any reputation Axl had left.

I'm not sure even a reunion with Slash can save him now.

[greenfairy43]

A band which shows such utter contempt for their fans deserves to never get another booking. It's not as if they're a new, amateur band is it?

:angry:

[zlatan07]

Have they actually called off their Leeds gig?

[lolbot]

Have they actually called off their Leeds gig?

[zlatan07]

He will no doubt change his mind after festival republic mention the mahoooosive law suit if they don't play

[strudders]

He is such a cock......

[ampersand]

what a c**t!

and why 'f**k you reading'. are his fans retarded or something?

Edited August 28, 2010 by ampersand

[adustlandfairytale]

HAHA what an arse

[Macca3031]

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/first-night-guns-n-roses-reading-festival-2064007.html

Good article there, cutting description. "The Replacements' bassist Tommy Stinson has been dragooned into what might mercifully be Axl's last stand. He can do nothing for the sad, slack stumble this band has become."

Ouch

Still wish I'd gone though

[VCK]

It's funny how people are so wound up about them coming on an hour late at Reading, when from all accounts they did the same at Leeds in 2002 people loved it, and it just added to the "experience" of seeing GNR. Plus, what do people expect? They have a track record of being very un-punctual.

Now I REALLY wish I was at Leeds. The rumours flying around the site right now must be pretty tasty.

[craig-g]

It's funny how people are so wound up about them coming on an hour late at Reading, when from all accounts they did the same at Leeds in 2002 people loved it, and it just added to the "experience" of seeing GNR. Plus, what do people expect? They have a track record of being very un-punctual.

Now I REALLY wish I was at Leeds. The rumours flying around the site right now must be pretty tasty.

[Alcatraz]

First thing Arcade Fire say when they come on stage

"At least we're on time"

[Cooter]

After an hour late and consistent booing even when they came on stage the whole band failed to read the crowd at all. That said the actual tightness, sound and performance of the band didn't seem too bad to me. But, on the whole a naive bunch of idiots on stage failing to deliver to such an important crowd as Reading.

[Sparticus]

He will no doubt change his mind after festival republic mention the mahoooosive law suit if they don't play

[zahidf]

http://www.nme.com/news/guns-n-roses/52763

What a bunch of pricks.

[strudders]

http://www.nme.com/news/guns-n-roses/52763

What a bunch of pricks.

[zahidf]

On Sunday 29th August 2010, @axlrose said:

We r in constant talks to ensure the fans attending Leeds get what they paid for w/out undue bureaucratic interference. We thank you for your understanding. Peace!!

In regard to Reading we feel at the very least the fans deserve an apology from those responsible for the nonsense. We'd also like to thank the fans for being so great, singing along n' not tearing the place apart!

Here's an idea AXL, buy a watch

[zlatan07]

what is it they say, the fire always burns brightest before it goes out

looks like axl is re just trying to force himself to the front of any headlines as he knows its surely his last hoorah

all it has served to do is disgrace himself and tarnish the reputaion of not only their live music but the records they originally recorded

[matt123]

they played leeds in the end.

didn't stick around for much of it though.

[luckysalt]

Watching that video, hearing the crowd shout 'f**k you reading' god what utter, utter complete f**king morons!

I mean GNR turn up AGES late and its Readings fault? bunch of Tools, I watched some of Reading on the TV and the crowd seems worse than ever, jesus what a fashion statement this festival has become, and all the girls in the crowd pulling their tops up all the time, err girls I know you're only 14 and everything and its your first festival, but its lame as f**k if you have your bra on too! Go to download and see hows its done

[Alcatraz]

Just saw clips from his Reading set. Axl looks like he should be appearing on "Extreme Fishing" or "Ice Road Truckers", seems incapable of holding a microphone properly, and is out of breath by running from one side to the other. I have to say the backing band were remarkably good, which in a way further voids the point of Axl keeping this thing going. Its meant to all be about him, and nobody wants that

[Alcatraz]

Watching that video, hearing the crowd shout 'f**k you reading' god what utter, utter complete f**king morons!

I mean GNR turn up AGES late and its Readings fault? bunch of Tools, I watched some of Reading on the TV and the crowd seems worse than ever, jesus what a fashion statement this festival has become, and all the girls in the crowd pulling their tops up all the time, err girls I know you're only 14 and everything and its your first festival, but its lame as f**k if you have your bra on too! Go to download and see hows its done

Edited August 30, 2010 by Alcatraz