The big HTGTH! Ten year anniversary fan survey!

[J. Rose]

Age 21

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) San Fran



Year when you became a fan? It started 99/2000 although I wasn't hardcore until 04'

What song made you a fan? Sweet Child

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Television, Vh1, I think.

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Really got into music late, so I wasn't really listening to much.

First GN'R album you got? Appetite

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Most

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Shadow of Love, is that one?

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Better

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? No

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Yesterdays, That song made me purchase both Illusion albums, it makes me think of the good ole days with Gnr, even though I wasn't there, and my early days.



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Yes

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? My tickets to my first GN'R concert

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Fuck yea

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? only 1



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? None

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? I bought Tom Petty's album after Axl sang with Tom Petty at the VMAs



First GN'R concert you attended? WARFIELD SAN FRANCISCO BABY!!! 9/20

... and the last GN'R concert? S.F. 9/21

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 2

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Anywhere

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? If I have money


Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? No, I wanna play that shit now?

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? No

Have you ever met any band member(s)? Yes, 5 of the 8

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? No

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? No



When did you find this site? 2004

When did you start posting on the message board? For this message board, 2006

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? No before, but I met a couple after I registered

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yes

[Dadud3]

Age 14

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Pittsville, Wisconsin, USA



Year when you became a fan? 2004

What song made you a fan? WTTJ

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Ive heard it years before, but didnt know the name of it untill my friend played it to me.

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Any kind of music

First GN'R album you got? Greatest Hits

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? I dont really 'own' them. But i have them and im saving up to buy them all off amazon.

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Crash Diet

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? All of them

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? No

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? No

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? Yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? No



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Im starting to

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? Eh.. i dont have any yet. Contact me if you want to sell/give me a poster or somthing

Do you own any GN'R clothing? No, but im wanting to buy a 06 us tour shirt when they come out

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Yes



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? None

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No



First GN'R concert you attended? Haven't, but im planning on going to a Minneapolis show

... and the last GN'R concert? none

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 0

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Marshfield, Wisconsin at the fairgrounds

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? yes



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? No

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? No

Have you ever met any band member(s)? No

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? No

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? yes



When did you find this site? last year

When did you start posting on the message board? the date i registered

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? No

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yes, me and my little group from school plan on going to the Minneapolis show

[daubs]

Age 20

M/F m

City/State/Country (just country is enough)   halifax, nova scotia, canada



Year when you became a fan?  2003

What song made you a fan?   paradise city made me a casual fan, my michelle got the ball rollin on obsession..

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?  paradise city - cousins singing it in 1994, my michelle, downloaded it cuz i was curious about gnr.

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? alittle bit of everything .nothing as 'heavy' as gnr.

First GN'R album you got? appetite

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? no

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?  not a fan of them...glad they wernt on the albums

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? yes all

If "yes", what's your favorite? better

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? no

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? no



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?  not really, anything i see of gnr i buy, so i guess sort of

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? my beltbuckle.

Do you own any GN'R clothing? yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? yes



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? believe in me - duff

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? no
 


First GN'R concert you attended? it will be november 20th 2006

... and the last GN'R concert? never

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 0

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? LA on the illusions tour.

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? if it was a reunion, i would



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? no

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? yes

Have you ever met any band member(s)?

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? no

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? no

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? no



When did you find this site? google

When did you start posting on the message board? 2006

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? no, but we are meeting for the halifax show.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? yes

[codenameninja]

-

M

UK

Can't remember, about the time AFD was released

Nightrain

a friend of mine played me AFD in his car

New Order, The Pet Shop Boys

AFD

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? - YES

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide - NO

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? - YES

If "yes", what's your favorite? - Crash Diet

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? - YES

If "yes", what's your favorite? - Better

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? - Don't own (heard DVD looks like VHS quality)

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? - VHS

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? - Estranged - VHS

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? - NO

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? - YCBM



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? - NO

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? -

Do you own any GN'R clothing? - an old Pretty Tied Up t-shirt

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? - I have 2 or 3 records and about 7 CD's



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? - It's Five O'clock Somewhere/S.S.Pit

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? - NO i'd download it?



First GN'R concert you attended? May 30th 1993 - Milton Keynes/UK

... and the last GN'R concert? August 26th 2002 - London Arena/UK

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 2

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? - Vegas

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? - YES



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? - YES

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? - YES

Have you ever met any band member(s)? - NO

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? - NO

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? - NO (nearly went to see Alders Appetite Camden Town/London/UK)

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? - NO



When did you find this site? - YEARS AGO

When did you start posting on the message board? - YEARS AGO (then got a new handle)

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? - NO

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? - come to think of it, NO

[faldor]

Age 27

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) USA



Year when you became a fan? casual fan in 1988, hardcore in 1991

What song made you a fan? It's So Easy.  I thought it was badass they said, "So fuckin' easy".  I was 9.

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? my friend had the AFD tape

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?  80's rock.  Bon Jovi, Def Leppard

First GN'R album you got? I think I got 4 at once when I joined BMG, that 10 CD's for a penny deal.  I got the UYI's, AFD, and Lies as part of those 10

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?  I don't own Greatest Hits

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? no

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? as far as demos I'd go with "Just Another Sunday".  live tracks played and unreleased used to be "Dust in the Wind" till I heard "Sailing" from this past tour.  That was phenomonal.

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? IRS

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? no, I wish they'd put in on DVD, then I'd buy it

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? they all have special meanings.  I was an usher at my friend's wedding this summer and each member of the wedding party had their own entrance music.  Mine was "Mr. Brownstone".  I rocked the house.  The place went nuts.  My partner in the wedding party was a little scared I think.  I told her, we gotta put on a good show.  She just stayed off to the side and couldn't wait for it to be over.  I loved it though.



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? actually no

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing? no

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? yes



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? don't have one

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? no



First GN'R concert you attended? 2002

... and the last GN'R concert? 2002

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 1

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Madison Square Garden (and I just got tickets today so that dream should come true in November)  Las Vegas would be cool too.  I was set to see them there in 2002 before the tour got cancelled

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? out of state yes



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? no

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? no

Have you ever met any band member(s)? no

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? no

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? no

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? no



When did you find this site? 1999 or so

When did you start posting on the message board? 2002

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? no

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? yes, not as much as me, but casual fans

[lone_metal_rose]

Age  16

M/F  Female

City/State/Country (just country is enough)  Cornwall, England



Year when you became a fan?  2004

What song made you a fan?   Paradise City

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?  Tv - either Kerrang or Scuzz

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?   Nirvava (I know, I know...)

First GN'R album you got?  UY1

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?  Yes!

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?  No 

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?  Yes!

If "yes", what's your favorite? Just Another Sunday i recon... (excluding ChiDem songs of course)

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?  Yeah all that are available!

If "yes", what's your favorite?  Chinese Democracy, The Blues and TWAT

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?  Yeah!

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Yes!

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?  I have the Ritz.. does that count?  And 'Axl Rose - The Prettiest Star'!

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?  Naa, they wudn't play 

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? No i wudn't say that... but some of the songs make me feel better when i'm angry, like Get In The Ring!

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? To young to afford that sort of thing... but definatly will in the future!

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?   I have one of those Guitar picks with Axl's signature engraved in it... i wear it to all exams and stuff for good luck!

Do you own any GN'R clothing?  Yes - Wrist band and 3 tees!

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?  Yea!

Favorite solo album by current or former band member?  Tommy - Village Gorilla

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No..

First GN'R concert you attended? Sheffield 2006!

... and the last GN'R concert? Same one    For now anyways!

Number of GN'R concerts attended?  Just the one so far!

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Hall for Cornwall (hahaha) or Axl's house wud be awsome!

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? If i had the money, without a doubt!


Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? No!

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? Yes 'the band that time forgot'

Have you ever met any band member(s)? Not yet 

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Naa

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?  Hehe no



When did you find this site?  About 6 months ago - been reading eva since!

When did you start posting on the message board? Couple of days ago, although i've been a member for about a month!

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? No

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? No! I'm all alone!

[forgotaboutsteve]

Age
28

M/F
M

City/State/Country (just country is enough)
US

Year when you became a fan?
'91

What song made you a fan?
You Could Be Mine

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
In Terminator 2 and on Pirate Radio in L.A.

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
Rock, grunge, classic rock

First GN'R album you got?
UYI 1 and 2

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?
Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
Yes, worked for Big FD in late 90's

If "yes", what's your favorite?
My favorite was just an instrumental at the time and untitled

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
See above

If "yes", what's your favorite?
above, again

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?
Yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?
I have a copy of the original St. Louis riot video

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?
No

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
Many songs

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
Picks, autographed photos, videos, promo cd's, GNR dickies Jacket

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
Autographed Slash, Duff, and Axl photos

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
Dickies jacket with sewn on logo on back

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
No


Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
None

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
No

First GN'R concert you attended?
Never seen 'em

... and the last GN'R concert?
N/A

Number of GN'R concerts attended?
0

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
Whiskey or Troubadour in L.A.

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
Yeah

Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
Nope

Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
Nope

Have you ever met any band member(s)?
Used to talk to Axl a few times a week at work, attended one of his infamous Halloween parties at his house in Malibu

Have you ever met any former band member(s)?
Spoke with Duff on the phone a few times

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?
No

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
I read fan mail sent to the band


When did you find this site?
Few years back

When did you start posting on the message board?
this week

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
No

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
Yes

[chineseroses]

Age
15
M/F
M
City/State/Country (just country is enough)
United Kingdom (England)


Year when you became a fan?
2005
What song made you a fan?
Welcome to the jungle
Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
San adreas advert/ simpsons/ TV/ radio (everywhere really)

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
Rock, but not quite sure of favourite types, queen and bon jovi along with greenday and those sorta bands.
First GN'R album you got?
Greatest hits
Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?
yep
Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
Nope
Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
yeah
If "yes", what's your favorite?
Crash diet
Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
Yeh
If "yes", what's your favorite?
Better
Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
no
Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?
no
Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? nope

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? yes once or twice

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
The Blues


Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? nope

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing? yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? only a few songs from recent shows.



Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Colma - buckethead

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
no


First GN'R concert you attended? 30th July Wembley Arena.

... and the last GN'R concert? same as above

Number of GN'R concerts attended? one

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? anywhere, id just be happy to see GNR again.

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? if i had the money, yes.



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? no

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? no

Have you ever met any band member(s)? nope

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? nope

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? not yet.

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? erm cant remember, dont think so



When did you find this site? when i first googled "chinesedemocracy"

When did you start posting on the message board? just now

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? not in person.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? only people who enjoy the classics but not avid keep up to date with every happening fans

[Yesterday]

Age 30

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Maryland



Year when you became a fan?1990

What song made you a fan? Knockin' on Heaven's Door (The 88 ritz video)

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? MTV

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? varied, just discovering great music

First GN'R album you got?Appetite for Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?no

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Knockin' on Heavens Door with Bono

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?Better

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?used to

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?Breakdown



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?yes

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?14 years radio single sealed

Do you own any GN'R clothing?yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?yes



Favorite solo album by current or former band member?Neurotic Outsiders

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?sometimes



First GN'R concert you attended?haven't

... and the last GN'R concert?Will be 11/13/06 in Baltimore

Number of GN'R concerts attended?0

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?1st mariner arena, baltimore

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?yes



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?no

Have you ever read a book about GN'R?no

Have you ever met any band member(s)?no, missed meeting Slash by about 5 minutes when I worked at US airways

Have you ever met any former band member(s)?see above, and slash is not in the band now i know

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?no

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?no



When did you find this site?1999-2000?

When did you start posting on the message board?not sure, Jarmo help

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?no

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?yes

[neon2002]

Age
31
M/F
Male
City/State/Country (just country is enough)
Toronto/Ontario/Canada
Year when you became a fan?
1991
What song made you a fan?
You Could Be Mine
Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
Radio & Muchmusic (Video)
What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
Rock / Alternative Rock
First GN'R album you got?
Use Your Illusion 1 & 2
Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?
No - I don't have Greatest Hits
Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
No
Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
Yes
If "yes", what's your favorite?
Oh My God
Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
Yes
If "yes", what's your favorite?
The Blues & Better
Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
Yes - VHS
Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?
No
Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?
Yes
Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?
Yes
Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
Yes - Patience was the first song my wife & I danced to at our wedding.
Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
No
If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
Yes
Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
No
Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Village Gorilla Head - Tommy Stinson
Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
No
First GN'R concert you attended?
Toronto - 2002
... and the last GN'R concert?
London - 2002
Number of GN'R concerts attended?
2 - Soon to be 3
If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
Roy Thompson Hall - Toronto
Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
Yes
Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
Yes
Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
Yes
Have you ever met any band member(s)?
No
Have you ever met any former band member(s)?
No
Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?
Yes - Velvet Revolver
Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
No
When did you find this site?
1999?
When did you start posting on the message board?
2006
Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
No
Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
Yes

[Natasha23]

Age 27

M/F F

City/State/Country (just country is enough)
North Carolina, USA


Year when you became a fan?  1991

What song made you a fan?  Live and Let Die

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?  MTV

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Nirvana
First GN'R album you got? Use Your Illusion I and II

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? No

If "yes", what's your favorite?

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Better

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? yes

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? no

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? no



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? no

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?

Do you own any GN'R clothing? t-shirts

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?no, but I have 2



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? none

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? no



First GN'R concert you attended? have not been

... and the last GN'R concert?

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 0

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? in my living room

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? not sure



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? no

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? yes

Have you ever met any band member(s)? no

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? no

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? no

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? no



When did you find this site? several months ago

When did you start posting on the message board?several months ago

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? no

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? my BFF, bus she's not a hard core GNR fan

[1badapple]

Age  30

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) USA



Year when you became a fan? 1987

What song made you a fan? It's So Easy

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Radio

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Motley Crue, Aerosmith,Van Halen,Ozzy,Dokken,Alice Cooper and KISS

First GN'R album you got? AFD

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
I wish
Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Shadow Of Your Love

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Of Course

If "yes", what's your favorite? The Blues

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? DVD

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? VHS-need to get the dvd's

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? Countless times

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? There's a few



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? YES!

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?My Illusion Era Silk Wall Hanging

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Lots

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Occasionally- if they're of decent quality



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Never bought any of the solo albums

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No



First GN'R concert you attended? 91 Cleveland

... and the last GN'R concert? 02 Chicago

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 2

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? The Canopy Club in Urbana Illinois

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? If I could afford it



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? Ages ago

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? No

Have you ever met any band member(s)? Not Yet

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? Matt

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Seen VR 3 times including the kickoff of their first tour

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?No



When did you find this site?Years ago, but didn't register til this year, I was a lurker

When did you start posting on the message board? This year

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? No

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Not many still give a damn about Axl, and most think it's ridiculous that I still do.
 
 

[Goddamn_Electric]

Age 27

M/F Male

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Moline, Illinois, United States



Year when you became a fan? 1988

What song made you a fan? Rocket Queen

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Cassette my mom left in a player she had given me

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? I was 8, so GNR was basically my introduction to Rock N' Roll

First GN'R album you got? Appetite for Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? I Do, as well as some side projects.

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? Nah, they cost too much on Ebay.

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Most of them.

If "yes", what's your favorite? Hmmm.  Very tough call.  Probably Jumpin' Jack Flash.

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? I have.

If "yes", what's your favorite? Studio quality: There Was a Time.  Live: Madagascar.

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? Yep.

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? Had them on VHS years ago.  Picked up the DVDS on release day.

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No.

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? Haha.  I Have.

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? I once fronted a version of Nightrain at a basement party, so hearing that song always reminds me of the good times there. 



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Not so much, but mainly because I dont come across alot of it.

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? N/A,

Do you own any GN'R clothing? 2 shirts.  Bullet Logo, and 2002 Chinese Dragon tour shirt.

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? I do.



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Buckethead.  Nightrain.  Rock in Rio III.

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No.



First GN'R concert you attended? Nov 17th 2002, The Mark.  Moline, IL Front/Center.

... and the last GN'R concert? Hopefully thats a long way down the line.

Number of GN'R concerts attended? One.

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? Hmmm.  Intimate setting.  Perhaps The Riviera Theater (The Riv) in Chicago.

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? I would have gone to see them in NYC if the girlfriend hadnt been pregnant and objective to me not taking her.



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? Yep.
 
Have you ever read a book about GN'R? Not that I recall.

Have you ever met any band member(s)? Not any current members.

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? Slash

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Slash's Snakepit opened for Ac/Dc.

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Oh man.  Way back in like 1989.



When did you find this site? Hmmm...I'd say 5 or 6 years ago.  Before this, I always checked out The Lost Rose.

When did you start posting on the message board? As my post count lets on, I havent done much posting.  Just a few here and there.

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? I ran into some kids at the GNR show in '02 who said they posted here - No clue who they are though.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Many of them - but not many who believe the album will actually see the light of day.
 

[Wolfpac]

Age 28

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) NYC



Year when you became a fan? 1987

What song made you a fan? Paradise City

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Friend's Place

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? 80's Rock

First GN'R album you got? Appetite For Destruction

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Crash Diet

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite? Oh My God and Dizzy Reed's The Air

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD? No

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD? No

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)? No

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? No

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Paradise City helped me win a street fight once.



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? No

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? N/A

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? No



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Slash's Snake Pit: It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No



First GN'R concert you attended? Can't remember.

... and the last GN'R concert? May 15, 2006 at the Hammerstein Ballroom

Number of GN'R concerts attended? Can't remember.

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? The Bowery formerly known as The Ritz. Saw them there once and remember it was the most fun I've had.

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? Yes



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? No.

Have you ever read a book about GN'R? No.

Have you ever met any band member(s)? No.

Have you ever met any former band member(s)? No.

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live? Yes

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? No.



When did you find this site? April 2006

When did you start posting on the message board? April 2006

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? No.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Yes.

[john b!]

Age
23

M/F
M

City/State/Country (just country is enough)
Mexico


Year when you became a fan?
1993

What song made you a fan?
November Rain

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
Brother's Cds

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
Rap, Dance and Michael Jackson.

First GN'R album you got?
Use Your Illusion I

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)?
Yes

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
No

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
Too Much, Too Soon

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
Yes

If "yes", what's your favorite?
There Was A Time

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
Yes

Do you own Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live In Tokyo on VHS/DVD?
Yes

Do you own any of the other home video releases on VHS (Makin' F@*!king Videos)?
Yes

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV?
Yes

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
Locomotive, reminds me of my crazy days in high school...



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
Yes

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
A Mexican coin with gnr logo on one side.

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
No

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
No



Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Slash's It's Five O'Clock...

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
No


First GN'R concert you attended?
None yet

... and the last GN'R concert?
0

Number of GN'R concerts attended?
0

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
Phoenix, AZ / Guadalajara, Mexico

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
Yes!



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
No

Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
Yes

Have you ever met any band member(s)?
No

Have you ever met any former band member(s)?
No

Have you seen any of the former band members' current bands live?
No

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
No



When did you find this site?
1998 I Think

When did you start posting on the message board?
This year (2006) Don't like posting much)

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
No

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
Yes