Axl Rose Goes Down Skid Row, Bach to the Rescue

Guns N' Roses star Axl Rose fell ill during the final show of the band's European tour after a doctor had advised the singer not to perform. Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, who earlier joined the band on stage for a version of "My Michelle," took Rose's place and completed the concert at London's Wembley Arena.
Axl Rose, Sebastian Bach
Axl had been diagnosed with low blood pressure and low blood sugar earlier that day after performing at Wembley Arena, followed by a surprise show at the city's Cuckoo Club. He succumbed to illness during the band's last performance of the night after being advised by doctors not to do the show -- his response to that suggestion was "f*** that."

"I approached this last show with equal parts determination, obligation, responsibility and insanity," he said. "It was an amazing night." The singer said afterwards that the band had "an amazing tour."

Rose managed two hours of the show, with Bach filling in on the mic for part of the final two songs: Night Train" and "Paradise City."

"I want to thank everyone in Europe and the UK for inspiring us and for giving us the opportunity to play for them," Axl said after the show.

GNR hits the U.S. beginning in September.

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1. axl really is one unfortunate looking human

Posted at 5:33PM on Aug 1st 2006 by mlc31

2. Too bad GG Allin isn't still alive. I would have loved to see him beat up Axel and then take a big turd on him.

Posted at 5:43PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Peter Goesinya

3. Being that Axl Rose is a musical genius, you would THINK he could get himself back in the game? Because I may love Sebastian...but his talent? lacks! He has an AMAZING voice and all, but Axl has the voice and the creativity to match, sorry!

Posted at 5:44PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Waukisha

4. OK I have loved GNR since high school and I just have to say one thing- GET RID OF THE FREAKIN CORN ROWS YOU LOOK LIKE AN IDIOT...ok I feel better...I always thought his gorgeous hair was one of the things that made him attractive-and he looks like an idiot with them in

Posted at 5:53PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Jeanette

5. #4 Axl likes the corn rolls cuz it allows his boyfriend to hold on to them while he gets corn holed.

GNR was/is over rated. Can you say PAYOLA and lucky participant of the BANDWAGON effect?

Posted at 6:00PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Peter Goesinya

6. Peter Goesinya, aka clueless.

You cannot be serious? Apetite for destruction was NEVER over rated you've gotta get off the gold spray paint man.

The original GnR deserved every bit of praise/cash they ever got. Payola pffft that record woulda done Platinum plus without a SINGLE radio spin.

Jealous much?

I saw your band hopping around on stage like a buncha wounded ducks........


BlackMetal

Posted at 6:07PM on Aug 1st 2006 by BlackMetal

7. Sebastian, I love you!!

Take care,
Vicki

Posted at 6:20PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Vicki

8. I think AXL should cut in and have a dance with Mr. Brownstone in order to get his blood pumping.

Posted at 6:29PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Jack

9. BlackMetal,

GNR's Appetite For Destruction debuted in July 21st of 87 but didn't catch on until much later--almost a year later-- and didn't become #1 until July 23 88. Sure, they toured and word of mouth caught on but it wasn't until they were pushed big on MTV etc that they caught on and the bandwagon started to roll. And where is their new album that is 12 years in the making? The only good thing Axl did was hire Tommy Stinson of The Replacements ( a true rock band) to play base. I'll give him credit for that.

Posted at 6:29PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Peter Goesinya

10. Any one who doubts GN'R's genius was lonely during the late eighties and early nineties. Peter Goesinya, don't blame Axl that you spent your teens watching Webster and jerking off to the JC Penney Catalog before it was cancelled.

Axl is a musical genius. His only mistake is that he gave himself over to drugs. Others have dabbled but returned from the edge. He just went too far.
But don't blame his sorry current state for your wasted youth.

Posted at 6:54PM on Aug 1st 2006 by funkadory

11. G-n-R will always have fans, no matter what. They represent an era in music that was, until they showed up, pretty retarded. Having celebrity and money blow up in your face is probably a tough way to learn about life... I'm just glad Axl is doing what he does best and screw the haters!

Posted at 7:06PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Pat Michaels

12. Sebastian Bach rocks in Gilmore Girls!

Posted at 7:24PM on Aug 1st 2006 by d

13. SeNor Michaels, I echo your sentiments. He may be a has-been now, but that doesn't mean he never Was!

Posted at 7:39PM on Aug 1st 2006 by funkadory

14. Peter G.

First of all poor decsion making by a record labels A&R is not GnR's fault.

Many a multi platinum act has had an album flounder for years before picking up. I blame A&R 110% of the time on this, usually HORRID single selection.

Second of all AXL does not make GnR, it should be called the AXL ROSE Project or some such nonsense. As he extorted the name from the original GnR lineup, so please do not confuse one man with GnR. So what you are waiting for is an AXL Rose record not GnR don't confuse.

Third...the replacements Pffffffffffffffft Bwaahahahahahahaaha . Westerberg is genius the replacements sucked still suck and always will suck. Mediocre CULT following at best.

Ever heard of BucketHead (AXL's best pickup) - plays circles around Tommy Stinson..even at BASS guitar and he isn't a bass player.

Your band STILL Sucks, and NO we wont play a show with you so stop begging!


BlackMetal

Posted at 8:04PM on Aug 1st 2006 by BlackMetal

15. Axl Rose is one gross looking pig.

Posted at 8:45PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Bird

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