Launch Radio Networks is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash revealed that Keith Richards of the ROLLING STONES was instrumental in keeping him from quitting GUNS N' ROSES sooner then he did. Slash told the British magazine Mojo that the success he's currently enjoying as part of VELVET REVOLVER is a long way off from GNR's final days. He said, "GUNS N' ROSES was spinning its wheels. There was no way to get it back on track." Slash revealed that Richards also offered some advice on how to deal with Axl Rose during Slash's final days with the band. He explained, "The (ROLLING) STONES were recording 'Voodoo Lounge'... Keith asked me about what I was doing with GUNS, and I told him the situation with Axl. Keith said 'You never quit.'"
Slash added, "I thought a lot about what he said. Keith is one of the few people I look up to. (He gave me) the wherewithal to go back to rehearsal with a fresh attitude." Slash went on to say, "It kept me in there for as long as humanly possible. (Unfortunately) I was dealing with somebody who didn't want to do anything but drag the ship down."

Slash said Richards consoled him after he quit the band, and said, "There was nothing you could do."

Keith surely is good at keeping a good band together, he'd never quit the Stones. Everybody here at IORR...merry Christmas and let 2005 be a great year for us and the Stones!!!




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Yeah Keiths both a sinner and a saint.
Maybe that's what makes him so accessible,
so easy to identify with, a big favourite.

Don't know if that was good advice or not.

"No Anchovies, Please"

....been rummaging through the archives today Elmo?

Too bad

Elmo Lewis Wrote:
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> Don't know if that was good advice or not.

Guns 'n' Roses was the hottest Rock band in the early 90s. So, it's something very special. In case of problems, everyone should do his best to continue. I think, Keith just said, 'don't give up too early, it might be the only chance to play in such a great band'. He didn't know Axl Rose, I guess.

Well, Axl's got a great voice. I'm sure he'd be more publicly appreciated if he'd let his voice hear more often on recordings.

Kudos to Slash for trying.

this has been another edition of Vintage IORR with Elmo Lewis!

Reading the topic ........Man!!! what is this about .......then I saw it was 2005 merry Christmas everybody ..........

Think I should bring back the topic "Post A Pictures of yourself" that was fun

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Cool story.

God Bless Keith.
(even though I've been critical of him)

Merry Christmas 2004!!!

Stick with it.......ok I will!

I can't stick with it...well you gotta move on.


WOW! That is some real advise!!!!! Go Keith!!!!

Slash: I don't want to finish this sandwich. Keith: Never quit the sandwich!
Slash: I can't finish this sandwich! Keith: Go get a beer then!

All in fun.

Slash was right to quit when he did, their days were over at that point.

Elmo Lewis Wrote:
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> Don't know if that was good advice or not.


Elmo, kind of ironic that you bring back a 2004 topic, then say,"Livin' In The Future" is a great song.