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and they said it would never happen!
how much haw audioslave sold of their first album? did it get to double platinum?
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well audioslave's first album wasn't all that great.
Two, i expected more then two million. Its great, but not enough yet.
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if you look at the prediction thread, few anticipated this kind of success
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Congradulations VR!!! Good for them..
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Now at award shows they can be introduced as "multi-platinum recording artists... Velvet Revolver!"
Seriously I didn't think they would get double platinum (and I'm still a little skecthy about the situation until I see it on Billboard)... but well done.
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this is a huge accomplishment and testiment to a solid album and solid touring.
These guys havent had a multi-platinum record for many years, a huge success for them - Congrats
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it's great but don't exagerate, there is nothing "huge". double platinium is not huge and VR don't fill stadiums.
"huge" is something like gn'r back in the days, 15 times platinium (afd) or 14 times platinium (UYI LP's). that's what I call huge.
"huge" is nevermind (10 times platinium) or "the eminem show" (12 times platinium).
They are not as big as you think. Plus, outside USA, they don't sell many records.
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true, that is what 'huge' is, and VRs last tour shows that they aint huge, but "for them" it is a huge success, considering how much this band could have failed commercially.
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Quote from: nesquick on July 20, 2005, 03:55:24 AM
it's great but don't exagerate, there is nothing "huge". double platinium is not huge and VR don't fill stadiums.
"huge" is something like gn'r back in the days, 15 times platinium (afd) or 14 times platinium (UYI LP's). that's what I call huge.
"huge" is nevermind (10 times platinium) or "the eminem show" (12 times platinium).
They are not as big as you think. Plus, outside USA, they don't sell many records.
He said "a huge sucess for them"... He didn't say VR are fucking huge and the album was fucking huge.. This is huge for them considering Contraband sold more than the all the Snakepit records, Loaded, Beautiful Disease, Matt's solo record and the last STP record all together.? Why does there always have to be someone trying to bring a good thing down. Go get some ass or something.... Seriously you need it rather than hovering over these message boards just waiting to bring people down... You know, this is a pretty cool thing and I knew it wouldn't be long before some ******** would try and make it negative...
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I agree. What the hell is going on??? Why are some so fast to bring a good thing down?
How the hell can you compare it with GNR's glory days. This is a new f'n band that is coming up fast. Let it be!!!!
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ok ok calm down I just think their success is good, but to tell you the truth I expected them more...I don't know...something like 7-8 million copies, and beeing an arena act. but 2 million are fine though.?
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Quote from: al3x on July 19, 2005, 05:39:13 PM
how much haw audioslave sold of their first album? did it get to double platinum?
They were certified 2x platinum 2 years ago (riaa.com)
Contraband is a pretty weak offering in the grand scale of things and 2 million seems pretty good especially in todays climate
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I can only say one thing: When selling 2 million copies ain't regarded as a good thing, what the hell is? 2 million people, individuals, souls, persons, humans have used money on a piece of cd, thats good by my standards. If you say that 2 millions ain't huge, be carefull and dont say that in front of the 100 million artists around the world who dream of selling more than 1000 copies of their music..
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Total sales worldwide should be more, so 2 million is a pretty decent no. for a debut album ( even for ex-rockers) ...
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Double Platinum....Rock on VR
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Quote from: nesquick on July 20, 2005, 09:05:51 AM
ok ok calm down I just think their success is good, but to tell you the truth I expected them more...I don't know...something like 7-8 million copies, and beeing an arena act. but 2 million are fine though.?
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Quote from: tomass74 on July 20, 2005, 06:07:53 AM
Quote from: nesquick on July 20, 2005, 03:55:24 AM
it's great but don't exagerate, there is nothing "huge". double platinium is not huge and VR don't fill stadiums.
"huge" is something like gn'r back in the days, 15 times platinium (afd) or 14 times platinium (UYI LP's). that's what I call huge.
"huge" is nevermind (10 times platinium) or "the eminem show" (12 times platinium).
They are not as big as you think. Plus, outside USA, they don't sell many records.
He said "a huge sucess for them"... He didn't say VR are fucking huge and the album was fucking huge.. This is huge for them considering Contraband sold more than the all the Snakepit records, Loaded, Beautiful Disease, Matt's solo record and the last STP record all together.? Why does there always have to be someone trying to bring a good thing down. Go get some ass or something.... Seriously you need it rather than hovering over these message boards just waiting to bring people down... You know, this is a pretty cool thing and I knew it wouldn't be long before some ******** would try and make it negative...
thanks, I couldnt have put it better myself?
Im well aware of GN'Rs 'huge" success, the word was used in relative terms with an example provided
guys, read the damn post properly?
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plus this is for the US only, and while they might nto have done massive numbers or equivalent numbers outside of the US, i remember a while ago reading they'd sold 3 million worldwide - if you wanted to be cheeky now its done an 'extra million' in the US you could say its done 4 million now!
but i think more likely its about 3 million and maybe abit extra. not too shabby, see where they go with the next album.
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Quote from: al3x on July 19, 2005, 05:39:13 PM
and they said it would never happen!
how much haw audioslave sold of their first album? did it get to double platinum?
Triple platinum
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Quote from: al3x on July 19, 2005, 05:39:13 PM
and they said it would never happen!
how much haw audioslave sold of their first album? did it get to double platinum?
Triple platinum
I don't think so, I'm pretty sure they didn't even sell more than 2 million copies.
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Quote from: nesquick on July 20, 2005, 03:55:24 AM
They are not as big as you think. Plus, outside USA, they don't sell many records.
that's just bollocks, pretty much everyone over here in Norway know about them.
I have several friends who dislike GN'R but like VR too.
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2 million. I wonder what Axl must be thinking.
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2 million. I wonder what Axl must be thinking.
"wow..2 million"
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Quote from: RichardNixon on July 22, 2005, 01:05:35 AM
2 million. I wonder what Axl must be thinking.
Who cares......... He is probably happy for them.
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For a rock band to go multi-platinum is an incredible feat. Congrats to VR. I just dont understand the animosity people hold against VR on this board. They know who they are no need to drag names up.
It gets old the negativity toward the band. Two million is awesome especially by todays standards. Alot of 'rock' bands would be happy with a gold record let alone a multi-platinum record. Congrats to the band they deserve it.
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Contraband was released 8th June 2004
It sucks as an album
They clearly made the album for the money (Duff and Slash were clearly running out of cash)
Many bands of smaller stature have sold more albums in a year
2 million isn't that much when you think that the population of America is nearing 300 million, about 40-50 million of those people buy an album on a regular basis
It took over a year to go double-platinum, wow, like that has never been done before
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Quote from: usurper on July 27, 2005, 08:51:30 AM
Contraband was released 8th June 2004
It sucks as an album
They clearly made the album for the money (Duff and Slash were clearly running out of cash)
Many bands of smaller stature have sold more albums in a year
2 million isn't that much when you think that the population of America is nearing 300 million, about 40-50 million of those people buy an album on a regular basis
It took over a year to go double-platinum, wow, like that has never been done before
The only other rock bands going multi-platinum in the past few years are bands like U2, Green Day, and Guns N' Roses. Velvet Revolver are in good company.
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Quote from: usurper on July 27, 2005, 08:51:30 AM
Contraband was released 8th June 2004
It sucks as an album
They clearly made the album for the money (Duff and Slash were clearly running out of cash)
Many bands of smaller stature have sold more albums in a year
2 million isn't that much when you think that the population of America is nearing 300 million, about 40-50 million of those people buy an album on a regular basis
It took over a year to go double-platinum, wow, like that has never been done before
Don't you think that if they did it for the money they would've made an album with much more commercial appeal?
Some people are just so stupid it isn't even funny anymore.....
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It is truly sad that idiots who like to put people down get on these boards and write nonsense. To call Contraband crap is just stupid. I feel sorry for those hating on it. Give it a rest. Double platinum is great considering that all of our radio stations play crap and music television no longer exists.
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Not only that, but you have to consider also for every 1 person that bought the album how many people downloaded it? Another 1? More than 1? Record sales really are no judge of a band's popularity anymore, except when you relate it to what other bands are selling, and on that score there's no denying that Contraband has done awesome. It's a great album by a great band and it deserves to be successful.
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Quote from: SADIS on July 27, 2005, 12:45:12 PM
Quote from: usurper on July 27, 2005, 08:51:30 AM
Contraband was released 8th June 2004
It sucks as an album
They clearly made the album for the money (Duff and Slash were clearly running out of cash)
Many bands of smaller stature have sold more albums in a year
2 million isn't that much when you think that the population of America is nearing 300 million, about 40-50 million of those people buy an album on a regular basis
It took over a year to go double-platinum, wow, like that has never been done before
Don't you think that if they did it for the money they would've made an album with much more commercial appeal?
Some people are just so stupid it isn't even funny anymore.....
Commercial appeal? Are you deaf? Listen to any of the songs on Contraband, its like fucking listening to Linkin Park
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I didn't hear the digital effects and rapping like in Linkin Park. Linkin Park's guitar player took lessons from Slash............................ARE YOU FOCKING KIDDING ME? SOUNDS NOTHING LIKE FOCKING LINKIN PARK.
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this thread is done. Why are we answering back to this guy?
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Quote from: usurper on July 28, 2005, 12:26:20 PM
Quote from: SADIS on July 27, 2005, 12:45:12 PM
Quote from: usurper on July 27, 2005, 08:51:30 AM
Contraband was released 8th June 2004
It sucks as an album
They clearly made the album for the money (Duff and Slash were clearly running out of cash)
Many bands of smaller stature have sold more albums in a year
2 million isn't that much when you think that the population of America is nearing 300 million, about 40-50 million of those people buy an album on a regular basis
It took over a year to go double-platinum, wow, like that has never been done before
Don't you think that if they did it for the money they would've made an album with much more commercial appeal?
Some people are just so stupid it isn't even funny anymore.....
Commercial appeal? Are you deaf? Listen to any of the songs on Contraband, its like fucking listening to Linkin Park
Wow, you really are THAT stupid.....
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so... what are the inferior bands going double platinum in a year?
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Bands that have gone double-platinum in a year:
Linkin Parks first album sold some 6 million copies in it's first year
Hootie and the Blowfishes first album went double-platinum in less than a year
AudioSlaves album went double-platinum in a year
Korn's first album went double-platinum in a year
Led Zeppelin's first album went double-platinum in a year
Matchbox 20's debut album went double-platinum in a year
Pearl Jam's debut album went double-platinum in a year
Puddle of Mudd debut album went double-platinum in a year
Stone Temple Pilots debut album went double-platinum in a year
Weezer's debut album went double-platinum in a year
What I'm trying to say that double-platinum isn't that great, many more bands have had bigger success in a shorter amount of time, all of these artists albums sold more than 2 million.
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Quote from: SADIS on July 27, 2005, 12:45:12 PM
Quote from: usurper on July 27, 2005, 08:51:30 AM
Contraband was released 8th June 2004
It sucks as an album
They clearly made the album for the money (Duff and Slash were clearly running out of cash)
Many bands of smaller stature have sold more albums in a year
2 million isn't that much when you think that the population of America is nearing 300 million, about 40-50 million of those people buy an album on a regular basis
It took over a year to go double-platinum, wow, like that has never been done before
Don't you think that if they did it for the money they would've made an album with much more commercial appeal?
Some people are just so stupid it isn't even funny anymore.....
Commercial appeal? Are you deaf? Listen to any of the songs on Contraband, its like fucking listening to Linkin Park
Wow, you really are THAT stupid.....
Shut up, I dont want to waste my time arguing with an annoying person like you
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Quote from: usurper on July 29, 2005, 11:16:56 AM
Bands that have gone double-platinum in a year:
Linkin Parks first album sold some 6 million copies in it's first year
Hootie and the Blowfishes first album went double-platinum in less than a year
AudioSlaves album went double-platinum in a year
Korn's first album went double-platinum in a year
Led Zeppelin's first album went double-platinum in a year
Matchbox 20's debut album went double-platinum in a year
Pearl Jam's debut album went double-platinum in a year
Puddle of Mudd debut album went double-platinum in a year
Stone Temple Pilots debut album went double-platinum in a year
Weezer's debut album went double-platinum in a year
What I'm trying to say that double-platinum isn't that great, many more bands have had bigger success in a shorter amount of time, all of these artists albums sold more than 2 million.
WTF? He asked what inferior bands are going double platinum in a year... and you start to name Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Weezer, and Audioslave?
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Quote from: usurper on July 29, 2005, 11:16:56 AM
Shut up, I dont want to waste my time arguing with an annoying person like you
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well done boys, you deserve it
can't wait for the next album
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I didn't say Led Zeppelin is inferior, I am a big fan of their work, I was naming bands that's albums went double-platinum in a year or less, did I say they were inferior? No... I like Pearl Jam, STP and Weezer are good in small doses, Audioslave kinda annoy me, I hate Puddle of Mudd, Korn are ok, they aren't really my type of music, I hate Linkin Park, not a fan of Hootie and have not heard enough of Matchbox 20 to judge
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Quote from: usurper on July 29, 2005, 08:05:49 PM
I didn't say Led Zeppelin is inferior, I am a big fan of their work, I was naming bands that's albums went double-platinum in a year or less, did I say they were inferior? No... I like Pearl Jam, STP and Weezer are good in small doses, Audioslave kinda annoy me, I hate Puddle of Mudd, Korn are ok, they aren't really my type of music, I hate Linkin Park, not a fan of Hootie and have not heard enough of Matchbox 20 to judge
So what are you saying? That VR are in the same league as all of the bands you named? That's not exactly a bad thing... all of those artists are pretty popular.
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Quote from: usurper on July 29, 2005, 08:05:49 PM
I didn't say Led Zeppelin is inferior, I am a big fan of their work, I was naming bands that's albums went double-platinum in a year or less, did I say they were inferior? No... I like Pearl Jam, STP and Weezer are good in small doses, Audioslave kinda annoy me, I hate Puddle of Mudd, Korn are ok, they aren't really my type of music, I hate Linkin Park, not a fan of Hootie and have not heard enough of Matchbox 20 to judge
So what are you saying?? That VR are in the same league as all of the bands you named?? That's not exactly a bad thing... all of those artists are pretty popular.
What I'm trying to say is that double-platinum isn't that great, all those albums that I mentioned sold millions later and stayed in the top 100 for a very long time, VR has no staying power and their albums sell so... very... slowly
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Quote from: usurper on July 29, 2005, 08:18:39 PM
What I'm trying to say is that double-platinum isn't that great, all those albums that I mentioned sold millions later and stayed in the top 100 for a very long time, VR has no staying power and their albums sell so... very... slowly
For a rock band to come out in 2004 with a number 1 album (on the largest first week sales of a debut album), 2 #1 rock singles, an arena tour, a performance at London's Live 8, etc., etc.... Yeah, I'd consider that great. Maybe not on the same level as Led Zeppelin or Pearl Jam, but come on, not many bands are.
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Quote from: Eazy E on July 29, 2005, 08:33:32 PM
Quote from: usurper on July 29, 2005, 08:18:39 PM
What I'm trying to say is that double-platinum isn't that great, all those albums that I mentioned sold millions later and stayed in the top 100 for a very long time, VR has no staying power and their albums sell so... very... slowly
For a rock band to come out in 2004 with a number 1 album (on the largest first week sales of a debut album), 2 #1 rock singles, an arena tour, a performance at London's Live 8, etc., etc....? Yeah, I'd consider that great.? Maybe not on the same level as Led Zeppelin or Pearl Jam, but come on, not many bands are.
A lot of people performed at Live 8, so not really that great... Arena tours for a double-platinum band? Why may I ask? VR are acting too big for their boots IMO, has any other band done an arena tour after only selling two million copies of ONE album? Don't think so, not if they dont want a disater waiting to happen
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Quote from: usurper on July 29, 2005, 08:37:57 PM
A lot of people performed at Live 8, so not really that great... Arena tours for a double-platinum band? Why may I ask? VR are acting too big for their boots IMO, has any other band done an arena tour after only selling two million copies of ONE album? Don't think so, not if they dont want a disater waiting to happen
Well it wasn't a disaster... the shows weren't close to being sellouts, but they did draw crowds that were too big for clubs. And again, where are all these rock bands that are going double platinum? In the last 5 years how many have there been? How about we narrow it down to only include new bands... there's maybe 3 or 4? The Killers are the only recent one I can think of.
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Quote from: Eazy E on July 29, 2005, 09:04:12 PM
Quote from: usurper on July 29, 2005, 08:37:57 PM
A lot of people performed at Live 8, so not really that great... Arena tours for a double-platinum band? Why may I ask? VR are acting too big for their boots IMO, has any other band done an arena tour after only selling two million copies of ONE album? Don't think so, not if they dont want a disater waiting to happen
Well it wasn't a disaster... the shows weren't close to being sellouts, but they did draw crowds that were too big for clubs.? And again, where are all these rock bands that are going double platinum?? In the last 5 years how many have there been?? How about we narrow it down to only include new bands... there's maybe 3 or 4?? The Killers are the only recent one I can think of.
Me too, oh well.
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Do u really think all the bands were personally invited by Sir Gehldoff to perform at the showcase Hyde Park show? It was a huge deal for VR to get to play that show & deepdown everyone knows it.
U know these haters are getting desperate when they complain that even though VR went multi-platinum, it took too long. GMAFB!
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I do not know how anyone can state selling two million albums isn't an acomplishment. If you haven't noticed rock music doens't get the air play it once did. When bands like GnR, Leppard and so on were selling 4 million albums in six months. Those days are long behind us unfortunately. Considering the state of rock music, a rock band going double platinum is a pretty good acomplishment. Hell i think even davegnfnr2k would agree on that.
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A lot of people performed at Live 8, so not really that great
Not a lot of people were voted the 2nd best act at Live 8 (London). Of course the number 1 was Pink Floyd who hadn't performed together in I don't know how many years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/thelive8event/vote/
I haven't added it up, but it looks like not counting Pink Floyd, Velvet Revolver got more votes than all the other acts COMBINED. (Like if you add the votes for U2 to the votes for Coldplay to the votes for Madonna to the votes for Paul McCartney to the votes for Elton John to the votes for everyone else). I know everyone understands that, I just like the idea of adding U2 and Coldplay together and getting less than Velvet Revolver.
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A lot of people performed at Live 8, so not really that great
Not a lot of people were voted the 2nd best act at Live 8 (London). Of course the number 1 was Pink Floyd who hadn't performed together in I don't know how many years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/thelive8event/vote/
I haven't added it up, but it looks like not counting Pink Floyd, Velvet Revolver got more votes than all the other acts COMBINED. (Like if you add the votes for U2 to the votes for Coldplay to the votes for Madonna to the votes for Paul McCartney to the votes for Elton John to the votes for everyone else).? I know everyone understands that, I just like the idea of adding U2 and Coldplay together and getting less than Velvet Revolver.
Live 8 fucking sucked, a part of me is dying as I type this but the only good performer was Madonna (I get that part of my sould back) and Pink Floyd
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Quote from: usurper on July 31, 2005, 01:00:37 PM
Quote from: Sudz on July 31, 2005, 05:53:26 AM
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A lot of people performed at Live 8, so not really that great
Not a lot of people were voted the 2nd best act at Live 8 (London). Of course the number 1 was Pink Floyd who hadn't performed together in I don't know how many years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/thelive8event/vote/
I haven't added it up, but it looks like not counting Pink Floyd, Velvet Revolver got more votes than all the other acts COMBINED. (Like if you add the votes for U2 to the votes for Coldplay to the votes for Madonna to the votes for Paul McCartney to the votes for Elton John to the votes for everyone else). I know everyone understands that, I just like the idea of adding U2 and Coldplay together and getting less than Velvet Revolver.
Live 8 fucking sucked, a part of me is dying as I type this but the only good performer was Madonna (I get that part of my sould back) and Pink Floyd
I don't know if I would agree that the only good performers were Madonna and Pink Floyd.... but I will say that I think that poll is worthless.
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Quote from: usurper on July 31, 2005, 01:00:37 PM
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A lot of people performed at Live 8, so not really that great
Not a lot of people were voted the 2nd best act at Live 8 (London). Of course the number 1 was Pink Floyd who hadn't performed together in I don't know how many years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/thelive8event/vote/
I haven't added it up, but it looks like not counting Pink Floyd, Velvet Revolver got more votes than all the other acts COMBINED. (Like if you add the votes for U2 to the votes for Coldplay to the votes for Madonna to the votes for Paul McCartney to the votes for Elton John to the votes for everyone else).? I know everyone understands that, I just like the idea of adding U2 and Coldplay together and getting less than Velvet Revolver.
Live 8 fucking sucked, a part of me is dying as I type this but the only good performer was Madonna (I get that part of my sould back) and Pink Floyd
I don't know if I would agree that the only good performers were Madonna and Pink Floyd.... but I will say that I think that poll is worthless.
What? The poll asking if you saw VR at Live 8?
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Quote from: Eazy E on July 31, 2005, 01:27:05 PM
I don't know if I would agree that the only good performers were Madonna and Pink Floyd.... but I will say that I think that poll is worthless.
What? The poll asking if you saw VR at Live 8?
Probably the one asking what the best band at Live 8 was when VR was voted second best band.....
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Quote from: jarmo on August 01, 2005, 05:56:23 AM
Quote from: usurper on August 01, 2005, 04:28:54 AM
Quote from: Eazy E on July 31, 2005, 01:27:05 PM
I don't know if I would agree that the only good performers were Madonna and Pink Floyd.... but I will say that I think that poll is worthless.
What? The poll asking if you saw VR at Live 8?
Probably the one asking what the best band at Live 8 was when VR was voted second best band.....
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