Izzy Stradlin Joins GNR For Three Songs In NY

Izzy Stradlin Joins Guns N' Roses For Three Songs In New York

posted May 18, 2006 at 11:00 PM by deathbringer. (24 Comments)

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MTV.com reports: On Wednesday night, during the band's fourth and final warm-up show at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom, the much-rumored reunion of Axl with erstwhile GN'R guitarist Izzy Stradlin finally came to pass.

Izzy's appearance led many in attendance to believe that former lead guitarist Slash, who was similarly touted by insiders as a possible guest performer before the band's first New York gig on May 12 (see "Guns N' Roses Live: No Reunion Of Classic Lineup, But Great Anyway,"), wouldn't be far behind — but no joy.

Stradlin, who quit the band mid-tour in late 1991 and has since released five albums (solo or with his short-lived group, the Ju Ju Hounds) joined GN'R for three tunes: "Think About You," "Patience" and "Night Train."

The concert, which concluded shortly after 2 a.m., also featured guest vocalist Kid Rock on "Night Train." The four sold-out shows acted as a warm-up for GN'R's European festival appearances this summer. No other North American dates have been scheduled so far.

Source: MTV.com

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24 Comments on "Izzy Stradlin Joins GNR For Three Songs In NY"

1. lolly writes:

OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
slash is not going to join guns n roses in a million years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

# May 19, 2006 @ 4:46 AM ET | IP Logged

2. lolly writes:

neither is duff !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# May 19, 2006 @ 4:47 AM ET | IP Logged

3. evilcl0ne writes:

I kinda liked it when Chinese Democracy was never gonna happen and I wasnt bored with news of AXL everyday..... one classic album and nearly 20 years of so much bullsh** :o(

# May 19, 2006 @ 10:02 AM ET | IP Logged

4. JOHNNYBRAVO writes:

4 (FOUR) classic albums and limitless influence in 20 years goes a long way...

# May 19, 2006 @ 1:01 PM ET | IP Logged

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5. jnsguts writes:

chinese democracy isn't going to happen, it' just more of axle's bullsh** hype.. HIMMM!!!!

# May 19, 2006 @ 1:08 PM ET | IP Logged

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6. deathbringer writes:

OK coco, I've had enough with your comments. jnsguts' comment certainly didn't warrant all that and your Slayer comments EVERYWHERE are nothing more than spam.

# May 19, 2006 @ 2:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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7. jnsguts writes:

now that coco's comment is gone, you can go ahead and delete my post # 6 too, if you want....HIMMM!!!!

# May 19, 2006 @ 2:53 PM ET | IP Logged

8. evilcl0ne writes:

obv just my opinion, but Appetite was and remains a classic, Lies ep, was pretty damn good too as they still had attitude and passion (as most was recorded b4 they rose to fame), Illusions I just couldnt get into, 20 odd tracks and for me only about 5 good tunes, not Great tunes, just good, Spaghetti?!?! why bother....Chinese?! guess we'll see but I certainly wont be holding out for much...that way I wont be dissapointed any more....but lets agree, the recent press storm on AXL n GnR is PR bullsh** to promote new tour n possible release.........Using thier Illusion certainly seems to be working

# May 20, 2006 @ 5:36 AM ET | IP Logged

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9. psythe writes:

good for slash - stay the yonder out of there, man.

# May 20, 2006 @ 6:43 AM ET | IP Logged

10. lost821 writes:

I went to the last NY show........ It was Awsome!......... And the 3 songs he played from Chinese Democracy are pretty damn good

# May 20, 2006 @ 8:01 PM ET | IP Logged

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11. BLACKDOG writes:

HOLD THE PHONE !!!!!!! AXL RECENTLY GOT b**** SLAPPED BY ........ WAITE FOR IT .......... TOMMY HILFIGER OF ALL PEOPLE !!!!!!!!!!!!! DEATHBRINGER WE NEED TO KNOW MORE ON THIS !!!!!!!!!

# May 20, 2006 @ 9:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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12. psythe writes:

hell yeah we need to know more about that - where'd you hear/read that, BLACKDOG??

# May 21, 2006 @ 6:20 AM ET | IP Logged

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13. jnsguts writes:

damn, i'm laughin my a$$ off over that one, blackdog, yeah, i'd like some more info over that too. HIMMM!!!!

# May 21, 2006 @ 11:21 AM ET | IP Logged

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14. jnsguts writes:

found it,hahahahhahaaa, its some funny sh**. here's one for you deathbringer... from A.P. " it was a one two encounter betweenaxl rose and tommy hilfiger. the rocker and designer capped a recent eve. out at a new club called the plumm in manhatten with fisticuffs. the scuffle reportedly started after axl moved the drink of hilfigers girlfriend. " i moved the drink so it would'nt spill" rose told l.a. station kroq. "it was the most surreal thing thats ever happened to me in my life". according to the 44 year old singer, hilfiger, 55 , smacked him in the arm and told him to put the drink back. he just kept on smacking me, axl said. rose was there to plar a surprise set for rent actress rosario dawson for her 27th birthday party. rose dedicated the song " your crazy" to hilfiger during his set... THATS SOME FUNNY sh**....HIMMM!!!!

# May 21, 2006 @ 1:26 PM ET | IP Logged

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15. BLACKDOG writes:

YEAH THAT'S THE ARTICLE !!!!

# May 21, 2006 @ 4:18 PM ET | IP Logged

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16. psythe writes:

hahahahahah, that's brilliant! go for gold, Hilfiger. Why on earth did Axl just randomly move someone's drink?? I mean, if it spills, that's their problem, right? What WAS he thinking?!

# May 21, 2006 @ 7:34 PM ET | IP Logged

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17. BLACKDOG writes:

He was'nt...Think about it.He spend's most of his time thinking about himself.That's why GN'R is a bunch of replacement's these day's.

# May 21, 2006 @ 10:31 PM ET | IP Logged

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18. psythe writes:

lol, point.

# May 22, 2006 @ 12:02 AM ET | IP Logged

19. jimmypageorslash writes:

GNR RULES, THERE WILL BE A REUNION. THEIR JUST SAYIN THAT SO THE REUNION WILL CREATE SHOCK AND HAPPINESS MORE THAN IF THE SAID IT FLAT OUT

# Jun 3, 2006 @ 8:03 AM ET | IP Logged

20. drew writes:

thats f***in hilarious...

# Jun 10, 2006 @ 1:46 AM ET | IP Logged

21. slash writes:

if me and axl can work everything out between us and it is the original appetite line up, i would agree to a reunion

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 12:45 AM ET | IP Logged

22. slash writes:

steven will have to have his sh** together too

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 12:48 AM ET | IP Logged

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23. psythe writes:

world's oldest joke/trick^^

god I hate impersonators. They're as stupid as IMing a mime...

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 4:33 AM ET | IP Logged

24. slash writes:

i'm not an impersonater, dipsh**

# Jun 13, 2006 @ 9:01 PM ET | IP Logged

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