Your Favorite GN'R Moment in 2006

[J. Rose]

I thought this might be a fun topic to talk about as the year is coming to a close.? ?

Well yea, the headline says it all.? It could be an Axl Moment, GN'R Moment, or a personal experience, anything.

Mine would be a toss up between the leaks and seeing them perform live (and personally) for the first time in S.F.?

Sorry if this threads been done already.

[SterileEyes]

I like when Axl shouts 'FUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!! FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!' before Patience on occasion...like night 3 of L.A.

[Jim Bob]

Theres too many to name

hearing better for the first time

the trunk interview

seeing the band in May with Izzy at the Hammerstein

meeting robin in vegas and seeing the band rock The Joint twice

Axl's letter to the fans a week or so back

seeing the final show of the US leg of the tour in Los Angeles (bumblefoot singing the grinch)

[gandra]

this

look at robin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXAf9bGv8UU

[Booker Floyd]

May 12th

[WARose]

this

look at robin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXAf9bGv8UU

is ron playing the solo in the end?

[Kujo]

-The opening notes of WTTJ the first night at the Hammerstein
-The smile on Axl's face as WTTJ ended and the crowd was just going fucking insane
-Tommy/Axl exchange before playing T.W.A.T.  5/12/06   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKPVQhKhduc

[Mr. Nik™]

June 6th

I touched Axl Rose

[XxWickeds10xX]

For me it was hearing the WTTJ intro on 5/12 at theHammerstei. The electric could be felt in the air! What a night that was!

[ckgent]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qtfy1S5b8W0

me singing at hammersmith london june 7th.

highlight of the year for me

[russtcb]

I thought this might be a fun topic to talk about as the year is coming to a close.   

Well yea, the headline says it all.  It could be an Axl Moment, GN'R Moment, or a personal experience, anything.

Mine would be a toss up between the leaks and seeing them perform live (and personally) for the first time in S.F. 

Sorry if this threads been done already.

If I stopped to pick one moment it would be the first time I heard Better as a whole.

[Judge Dredd]

Being crushed at the front of the Hammersmith show and strumming Bumblefoot's guitar during 'Paradise City'.

[cineater]

Axl on the radio although Tommy grabbing the mic in Axl's hand to yell at a fan was a GNR first.  I don't think anybody has ever tried to take the mic out of Axl's hand.  The guy has some balls or was lost in the moment and is still apologizing.

[gandra]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qtfy1S5b8W0

me singing at hammersmith london june 7th.

highlight of the year for me

congratulatin man,but you have the worsest voice i ever heard

[TurboTravis]

Hammerstein May 12th. Nothing else comes close.

[madagas]

Seeing Izzy and Axl reunite on May 17th at Hammerstein and the first time listening to Bucket's solo on the end of TWAT.

[axlrosegnr]

For me, theres really too many to name....besides seeing them 3 times, one of the most exciting things were just knowing that something was happening in Axl land. When he showed up at the Korn party, that's what started it all, then the shows in NY, the interview ect, ect. Bring on '07!

[bushkarocks!!]

axl laughing about nocrowd surfing sign in holland at 2 juli

[supaplex]

seeing gnr for the first time ever on 31.05.

and probably when i came to htgth to find that 1 full track and a minute of another one just leaked on the net. after that... it was a great journey

[Annie]

The way that my heart pounded when I heard the opening riffs to WELCOME to THE JUNGLE at the Hammerstein Ballroom and almost falling over the rail several times because I was so excited! Having a small picture of me from that night show up in  Rolling Stone Magazine right underneath Axl's microphone!(THANKYOU Jennaside!) And being invited to go in like a VIP by some very nice people at the JOINT in Las Vegas!

[Mandy.]

Seeing those first pics of Axl back in February/March.
Listening to the leaks.
Watching RIR 5 on my computer (first GNR show I watched live since RIR 3).
Seeing them live at Hammersmith in London.

[Mr. Redman]

What's the weather outside? LIke 17 degrees? You guys are some tough motherfuckers, back in Indiana, I'd be gettin' the fuck outta dodge. (Axl - Target Center 12.02.06)

[bazgnr]

Hearing the opening notes of "Jungle" at the Hammerstein on the 12th...seeing Axl 20 ft from me on stage....seeing Ron's debut with the band...hearing "Better" live.

Yes, I count all that as one moment.   

[markpeterhughes73]

I thought this might be a fun topic to talk about as the year is coming to a close.? ?

Well yea, the headline says it all.? It could be an Axl Moment, GN'R Moment, or a personal experience, anything.

Mine would be a toss up between the leaks and seeing them perform live (and personally) for the first time in S.F.?

Sorry if this threads been done already.

My favourite moment of 2006 has to be seeing GNR @ Donnington, UK. Hadn't seen em since 91 @ Wembley,UK with Skid Row and NIN.  Also, the fact Baz and Izzy were there just blew me away.  Leaks have been a high point too, probably still listen to Live Era more if I never had them which is worth getting if you like GNR especially good Live tracks on it.

Happy Xmas and New year to all Gunners EVERYWHERE and especially a thank you to the guys behind AXL that made 2006 what it is. Thank You.

[cybercurves]

1. The leaks.
2. Successful World Tour (21 Countries, 70 concerts)
3. CD release date announcement!

Here's to next year and March 6th, 2007!   

[Chief]

Their Return in NYC, it was incredible atmosphere!!

CD release date and the letter!!

Going from not having a guitar player (not knowing who it was), to having an awesome guy getting very integrated into the band and having a lot of fan interaction!

Seeing Izzy jam and have a blast!!!

Seeing GNR come back to LA for the first time in years and ROCK the house every time!!!

 

[patmac54]

have to say, i was fortunate to see robin jump into the crowd twice, once on may 15th and again at MSG, fucking awsome

[The Legend]

I thought this might be a fun topic to talk about as the year is coming to a close.? ?

Well yea, the headline says it all.? It could be an Axl Moment, GN'R Moment, or a personal experience, anything.

Mine would be a toss up between the leaks and seeing them perform live (and personally) for the first time in S.F.?

Sorry if this threads been done already.

Overall, probably the initial Izzy return in NYC back in May. People were crying n' shit. It was that important to them.

For me, with a bias, gotta be the Tampa show. Seeing the Guns in person!

[Katrin]

- Axl's open letter
- the leaks
- when the first pictures of Axl suddenly started appearing
- and of course seeing GnR live for the first time... and Izzy too! 

[icpillusions]

Hammerstein May 12th!  Waiting for the opening of Jungle, then later on hearing TWAT live. 

[danny9894]

Going to my first concert ever (Target Center 12.02.06) and hearing the opening notes to Jungle. I was like am I really here witnessing this??

[Verse Chorus Verse]

I can't pick just one moment...this whole year has been good to the band.

[asianstyles]

The fact that Axl no longer wears those jerseys...

[superdave]

My Fav's

- The Leaks
- Updates about the Hammerstein shows
- Seeing GNR come to Huntington, WV
- Hearing the new band play Down on the farm
- Axl shaking my hand
- Open letter/release date

[mdttkk]

At the Edmonton show half way thru brownstone he threw a fan out.  i know that would really suck to get thrown out but obviously the guy got thrown out for a reason (crowd surfing when axl was telling the crowd to move back) but before the show i was secretly hoping he would chuck a fan out lol.

[mongis]

7 shows this year for me...

[Chief]

another Great moment for me was finally seeing them in LA!!! very sweet! i had been waiting since the cancelled show in 2002 for them to return!!

p.s. also realizing that they changed the sound guy and the sound was actually really good now!

[DoubleTalkingJive]

The opening cords to Jungle, then Axls scream at Hammerstein 5/12, sent chills down my spine