I Met Axl Last Night

[williambailey]

Ok what better way to top off the weekend.

First my footy team won, second the other local footy time (that I hate) lost by one point.

Then I went to the GN'R concert on Sunday night.

Perfect weekend!!!

Well it just got waaaay better last night.

A mate and I managed to meet Axl and get a photo and a couple of autographs!!!!  We also met the rest of the band through the course of the night.

I managed to get Axl to autograph my sealed copy of Live Like a Suicide.

I also managed to get a drum head signed by Axl, Robin, Dizzy, Tommy, Richard.  I missed out on BBF even though he was right there, we were a little star struck with Axl and they had walked off before - before we realised what had happened.  I felt like a bit of a dick for not asking BBF.

Basically, Axl turned up with BBF, Beta, Vanessa and a couple of other people.  So we got the autograph and photo then let them go then realised we hadn't asked BBF - damn!  Saw Del James there too and also met Fernando.

We sat chatting to their two drivers for a couple of hours about various stuff while we had a few drinks (not the drivers) and waited for band members to come past so we could get a quick autograph.  The drivers told us a bit of stuff (although they were professional and didn't reveal anything personal) just some general stuff about what they had been doing etc.  Apparently Del did mentioned the new album to one of them.

Anyhow, I was wrapped with how obliging Axl was.  He was very humble and very softly spoken he also cracked a couple of jokes.  I am about 6 foot tall and my mate is about 6" 4'.  When I was taking the photo of those two, Axl joked that we need to get Angry Anderson here because at least Axl is taller than Angry.

My mate says to Axl "I have been waiting 20 years for this moment" - lol

We obviously complimented them on what a great time we had and how good the show was.  Axl laughed and said it wasn't too bad for a band that hadn't released an album and a singer that can't sing.  My mate said how crap the Burswood Dome was for holding concerts and how the pressurised interior of the Dome causes problems, Axl said he hadn't realised until afterwards that it was pressurised.  He mentioned that it was causing him some problems while singing so he was fiddling with his earpiece trying to work out what was going on.

My mate also cheekily said "whats the deal, you didn't play Rocket Queen last night".  Axl just laughed.

Anyhow, that's about it.  Enjoy the pics, I can't wait for the 2 Melbourne concerts now I fly over there tomorrow.

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[novemberparadise23]

thats awsome dude great picture 
 
how long did you guys talk for ? did you get any pictures with the rest of the band? did the driver tell you what del said about the album? 

That is so cool i hope i can meet the guys one day 

[olschoolboro]

Congrats dude, if I were you I could easily die a happy man now!!

[Rocker_GNR]

you are a lucky man...Comngrats, you met a fucking god....

[Voodoochild]

Awesome man, congrats! Seems like you had a really great time there.

Axl laughed and said it wasn't too bad for a band that hadn't released an album and a singer that can't sing.

That's classic!

[williambailey]

We only spoke to Axl for a couple of minutes, we didn't want to impose too much.

We saw the other band members individually throughout the night, we didn't ask them for photos just an autograph and a quick chat about what they had been doing while they were in Perth.  We didn't want to bale them up for ages.

Robin was on his way out to a friends house and he had his guitar case with him.  he said he went up to Kings Park during the day and fell asleep in the sun.  Richard had been for a run around the river during the day and up to Kings Park as well - he said you have a very beautiful city.  I think a couple of them including Axl went to the zoo.

One driver did say that a couple of days ago they went and saw some Kangaroos.  He said one Kangaroo turned and started coming towards them and apparently Bubbles just about shat himself.

[estebanf]

We obviously complimented them on what a great time we had and how good the show was.  Axl laughed and said it wasn't too bad for a band that hadn't released an album and a singer that can't sing.

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Congratulations man, you were very very lucky. If I ever have a picture with Axl and/or Robin, I will have nothing more to do in this life.

lucky bastard 

[CHINESE DEMOCRACY NOW]

lucky bastard i solute you nice job and you could write BBF saying what you said if you really feel bad about that

but nice job

[williambailey]

lucky bastard i solute you nice job and you could write BBF saying what you said if you really feel bad about that

but nice job

Yeah I was almost thinking of doing that.  Afterwards I thought - shit he probably thought we were really rude for not asking for his.  But it was just the whole moment you don't exactly think straight.  I had to take my mates photo twice because the first time my hands were shaking too much - lol

[Axl4Prez2004]

Wow, that is pretty damn cool.  Congrats.   

[jazjme]

Thats awesome, , you definitely had a kick ass time. and hell Im exited for you and your great experience.

Some classic stuff there, as Voodoo child pointed out..Have a great time again at the next show!


And the pic is priceless! 

[cb11214]

That is so great, really happy for you that you met them.  Axl looks great and so do you

Did you see Sacha there?

[williambailey]

That is so great, really happy for you that you met them.  Axl looks great and so do you

Did you see Sacha there?

Sascha - that's his girlfriend right?

I don't believe she is there.  I think we asked one of the drivers about that and he said she wasn't.

[EFISH]

Woah, that's fucking awesome! Love the joke about the band that hasn't released an album. 

[SLCPUNK]

Jackpot.

[Lara]

That's great williambailey, I'm so happy for you! Thanx for sharing the pics and all. 

[cb11214]

Thanks for sharing with us.  Have fun at the next shows

[CHINESE DEMOCRACY NOW]

lucky bastard i solute you nice job and you could write BBF saying what you said if you really feel bad about that

but nice job

Yeah I was almost thinking of doing that.  Afterwards I thought - shit he probably thought we were really rude for not asking for his.  But it was just the whole moment you don't exactly think straight.  I had to take my mates photo twice because the first time my hands were shaking too much - lol

well your luckier than the others that piss them selves i've seen it happen before, not a pretty site

and i can bout imagine what you feel like (with being a dick and all) cause i think i'm getting second hand guilt. If ya know what i mean

[Ali]

It's great to see Axl has a sense of humor and shows some great humility.  That made me laugh.  Great story.

Ali

[Chief]

That is Really cool.. right on and good for you for being at the right place at the right time!  Thank you for posting.. that was a funny comment!

do you remember anything else that was said?