The original G'nR were the epitomy of rock

[Sassy69]

saw them with faith no more opening for metallica and then gnr at giants stadium in 92.

they were great. metallica was better though.

no album has been able to compare to appetite for destruction since, with the exception of justin timberlake's newest sexy album.

I saw that same tour in Orlando. Metallica was better.

 

[LuluDeren]

You can argue all you want, but they encompassed everything that is rock: A wild front man, speed/drinking habits among his band mates, massive shows, riot-inciting presence/exits, not to mention good hard rock with mild blues, punk, and metal infusions.
If you're a rock fan and you don't like G'nR, then you must alternately be a fan of pyschogenic/stoner bands, ie Led Zeppelin, Greatful Dead, etc. It's nearly impossible to love both types. The original G'nR was also the last great rock band. Everything since has been mere conformity to the system and current trends by comparison. The spirit of true rock is dying, and needs a G'nR reunion to revive it. An event like that would be in the running for the greatest show in the history of rock.

While I am a fan of G'nR, your thesis is screwed. Zeppelin is not only the prototype, BUT the epitome of Rock and, IMO, has absolutely no correlation to psychedlic bands such as The Grateful Dead.

John Bonham died injesting his own vomit to prove it to you.

 

[Gambino]

yeah i love zepplein and gnr
anyone who thinks aerosmith is better than gnr is a toolbag

 

[heatherrae]

yeah i love zepplein and gnr
anyone who thinks aerosmith is better than gnr is a toolbag

Anyone who thinks GnR > aerosmith = fucking URCHIN!

 

[canadianhitman]

Appetite For Destruction was the best CD I ever bought I think.

 

[perkele]

I love GNR but I heard they sucked live.

Most rock bands do as far the quality of playing goes.

 

[perkele]

At least he CAN sing. Their productions are not weak. There songs didnt all sound like the same damned song like GnR

Women should stay in the kitchen when men talk about music.

 

[perkele]

too bad they'd never make it now if they were born 20 years later. they'd be laughed at if they hit the stage.

80s > *

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Same with the Beatles, if they'd be starting now. Everything has its time and place.

 

[heatherrae]

Women should stay in the kitchen when men talk about music.

I'm in the kitchen whipping you up some poison meatballs, buddy.

 

[MichaelScott]

gotta agree cant think of a better rock band in that time, good shit, not as good as manowar but, they will do