The big HTGTH! Ten year anniversary fan survey!

[Eclipsed107]

Age
23

M/F
Male

City/State/Country (just country is enough)
Coopersburg, PA, USA


Year when you became a fan?
1998

What song made you a fan?
Jungle, Child

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

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

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)?
Not yet

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?
TWAT

Do you own Welcome To The Videos on VHS/DVD?
YES, both.

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

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)?
Tons...


Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
Yes

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
Slash autographed picture. =)

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
Yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
Yes



Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Velvet Revolver Contraband

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


First GN'R concert you attended?
Philly 2006 - they didn't play tho!

... and the last GN'R concert?
See above!

Number of GN'R concerts attended?
ugh

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
My living room. =P

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)?
yes

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

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
Yes


When did you find this site?
um, I don't know the year, but it was when juan's site broke up...

When did you start posting on the message board?
1999 at GnROnline. oh the memories.

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

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

[MrProxy]

Age 24

M/F M

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



Year when you became a fan? Around 1998

What song made you a fan? Paradise City

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? TV, I think it was VH1

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Aerosmith, Depeche Mode

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)?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? The blues

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? I dont think

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



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? No

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Yes



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

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 (

... and the last GN'R concert? Coudnt get tickets to Stockholm 06 ((

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?

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? No



When did you find this site? Around 2000.

When did you start posting on the message board? Around 2002. But i dont post 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

[F*ck Fear]

Age 20

M/F Male

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



Year when you became a fan? 1993

What song made you a fan? Paradise City

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? A dude, who became a friend as a result.

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

First GN'R album you got? Appetite For Destruction

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

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)? That I do not

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks? Of course I have

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

Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks? Why else would I still be here?

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

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

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

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

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, because it reminds me of my youth



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Yep

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? My GN'R Denim Jacket

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Shirts

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Some



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Does Contraband count?

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? No, but I've bought Soundtracks.



First GN'R concert you attended? Air Canada Centre in Toronto 2002

... and the last GN'R concert? Wait and see

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? Hamilton Ontario Canada's Copps Colusieum

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? I don't think I'll be able to get across the boarder



Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine? No I haven't

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

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? Velvet Revolver twice

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Bumblefoot yes.



When did you find this site? When the 2002 tour began.

When did you start posting on the message board? Look above.

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

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? Not really.

[no more patience]

Age
25

M/F
M
City/State/Country (just country is enough)
 Vancouver, Canada


Year when you became a fan?
1990
What song made you a fan?
patience video...too bad ass and awesome to ignore
Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
parent's bedroom on an afternoon
What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
RUN DMC
First GN'R album you got?
Lies
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?
slash spanish guitar
Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
yes
If "yes", what's your favorite?
none...they all are kinda weird...but better stands out
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?
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)?
dead horse----really high and finshed kicking the shit out of someone...awesome!


Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?tshirts
tshirts
If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
bad apples t shirt
Do you own any GN'R clothing?
yes
Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
no


Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
slashs snakepit but im sure izzy's was better
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 02 missed vancouver 02 vancouver 92 and 93
... and the last GN'R concert?
toronto 02
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?
Rio or Mexico City
Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
yes...and I have


Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
yes...best fucking game ever
Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
yes...that shitty band that left something
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
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?
yes

[axlschild]

Age
29

M/F
29

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

Year when you became a fan?
1988

What song made you a fan?
Welcome To The Jungle

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

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
Random rubbish, GNR was my "in" to the world of real music. I thank my luckystars everyday, that i brought AFD. It was literally life changing, even at that age.

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)?
Yes

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

If "yes", what's your favorite?
Crash Diet or Shadow of your Love

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, both

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)?
AFD is the soundtrack to my life

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
Just records

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

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
Too much!

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
I have a few

Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Gilby's - Porn Shop Guitars

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

First GN'R concert you attended?
Milton Keynes Bowl -1993

... and the last GN'R concert?
Nottingham -2006

Number of GN'R concerts attended?
4

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

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
If money was no object, hell 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?
Yes

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
Yes

When did you find this site?
1999

When did you start posting on the message board?
2004

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?
Of course

[nesto111]

Age 31

M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) London UK



Year when you became a fan? 1990

What song made you a fan? Paradise City

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

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Alice Cooper, Ozzy, Iron Maiden

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? 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? TWAT

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)? YOU COULD BE MINE



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?YES



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? SLASH'S SNAKEPIT - ITS 5 OCLOCK 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? WEMBLEY STADIUM with FAITH NO MORE,  SOUNDGARDEN

... and the last GN'R concert? WEMBLEY ARENA 30TH JUL

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 15

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

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? VELVET REVOLVER

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? NO



When did you find this site? BROWSER

When did you start posting on the message board? ABOUT  A MONTH 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? YES

[coolman78SLASH]

Age 28

M/F M

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



Year when you became a fan? 87/88

What song made you a fan? Rocket Queen

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? cassette from my cousin

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

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)? No

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

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

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)? 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



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? Yes

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? t-shirt

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Just a little



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? 5' o clock Snakepit

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



First GN'R concert you attended? Oslo june 93

... and the last GN'R concert? Oslo 2006

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 4

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

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)? Yes

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

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

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Yes



When did you find this site? Dont remember, years ago

When did you start posting on the message board? 2 years 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? Yes

[Nightfall]

Age
29
M/F
F
City/State/Country (just country is enough)
Holland


Year when you became a fan?
1991
What song made you a fan?
complete UYI II album 9liked the cover)
Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)?
XX never listened radio/watched music programs XX
What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R?
Motorhead and such
First GN'R album you got?
UYI 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?
YEs
If "yes", what's your favorite?
Shadow Of Your Love
Have you heard any of the new Chinese Democracy era tracks?
Yes
If "yes", what's your favorite?
Live: 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)?
Nope, but i like Coma best


Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
Yes
If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
Pinball Machine
Do you own any GN'R clothing?
Yes
Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
Yes (only the dvd's)


Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Loaded - Dark Days
Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it?
Yes


First GN'R concert you attended?
Nijmegen, Holland 1993 (SUCKED!!)
... and the last GN'R concert?
Nijmegen, Holland 2006 (ROCKED!!)
Number of GN'R concerts attended?
9 (would have been 14 if Axl didn't cancel whole tours)
If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be?
Paradiso, Amsterdam, Holland
Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R?
Yes (done so several times already)

Have you ever played the GN'R pinball machine?
Yes
Have you ever read a book about GN'R?
Not completely
Have you ever met any band member(s)?
Yes
Have you ever met any former band member(s)?
Yes
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?
2001
When did you start posting on the message board?
2002 (but have been posting on other boards since 2001)
Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
Yes
Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
No Die Hards

[Cristina]

Age 31

M/F F

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

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.)? tv

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

First GN'R album you got? Appetite

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? No - all minus 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? Shadow of your Love

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

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

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)? yes

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, 3 tshirts

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? not really, but I own a few

Favorite solo album by current or former band member? n/a

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? Lisbon 1992

... and the last GN'R concert? lisbon 2006

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? maybe, but I haven't so far

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? 2000, I think

When did you start posting on the message board? can't remember... but before 2002

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? no, but I've seen them walk by

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

[gnfnr_87]

Age
18


M/F
Male

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

Year when you became a fan? 2003

What song made you a fan? Sweet Child O' Mine

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

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Some nu metal, and general modern 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)?
Yes

Have you heard any of the unreleased or non-album GN'R tracks?
Yeah some I think

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

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

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

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

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)?
November Rain

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
Yes

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession?
Fully signed photo and Live Like a Suicide

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
Yes

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
Yes

Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Can't say I've heard them solo, just in groups, can't say I have a favourite right now either

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?
Birmingham NEC, July 25th 2006

... and the last GN'R concert?
Same as above so far

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?
A tiny tiny club

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



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?
Yes

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?
No not yet


When did you find this site?
04

When did you start posting on the message board?
This year (06)

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)?
Can't say I have

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans?
Yeah quite a few.

[liesin]

Age 19

M/F m

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Gothenburg, Sweden



Year when you became a fan? 'bout 5 years ago
What song made you a fan? civil war

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? borrowed use your illusion 2

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? AC/DC, Kiss, Thin Lizzy, Deep purple, Backyard Babies, mostly classic rock.

First GN'R album you got? use your illusion 1

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? I own all the studio albums, the others doesn't interest me at all.

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? most of them

If "yes", what's your favorite? not sure, they're all good tunes

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

If "yes", what's your favorite? TWAT, CITR

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

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 on the radio

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)? Don't damn me is speciall cause the first time I heard it I went fucking crazy. It liftes my spirits and the lyrics are plane genius.



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? A little

If, yes, what's your favorite piece of memorabilia you have in your possession? An old Axl tee.

Do you own any GN'R clothing? 5 tee's

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? I try but it's not easy.



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? -

Did you ever buy an album because a current or former band member made a guest appearance on it? no, never



First GN'R concert you attended? Stockholm, june 26th, 2006!

... and the last GN'R concert? Stockholm, june 26th, 2006!

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? Ullevi Gothenburg, not the biggest place, but it's something special 'bout it.

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



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? Some



When did you find this site? 2004 member since 2005, I think

When did you start posting on the message board? 2005, I think

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

[elmir]

Age
28

M/F
M

City/State/Country (just country is enough)
johannesburg, South Africa

Year when you became a fan?
1992

What song made you a fan?
You Could be Mine

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

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

First GN'R album you got?
UYI

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

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?
Yup

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

If "yes", what's your favorite?
"Ain't Goin Down and Shadow of your love"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you collect GN'R memorabilia?
not really

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

Do you own any GN'R clothing?
yup

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs?
hell yes.

Favorite solo album by current or former band member?
Slash's Snakepit (its 5 o'clock somewhere) and of course VR.

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

First GN'R concert you attended?
10.07.06 - athens, greece

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

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?
My home.

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

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

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

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?
yup

When did you find this site?
2003

When did you start posting on the message board?
soon thereafter

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.

[god of thunder]

Age 26

M/F M

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



Year when you became a fan? 1989

What song made you a fan? Rocket Queen

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

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf

First GN'R album you got? Lies

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?

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

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

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)? Estranged, November Rain, Used to love her



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? not really

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

Do you own any GN'R clothing? Yes TShirts

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? not really



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? 1992? Karlsruhe, Germany

... and the last GN'R concert? 2002? Pukkelpop, Belgium

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?my livingroom

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)? Yes Slash

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

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? Yes



When did you find this site? 1999?

When did you start posting on the message board? ages 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? Yes

[Mr.Intensity]

25

M

United States



I was just a kid, maybe 88

Welcome to the Jungle

My buddy and I seen it on Mtv

N.W.A, Ice Cube, Eazy E, Too Short (anything that swore)

Appetite for Destruction

I own all the albums

Do you own a genuine copy of Live ?!'@ A Suicide (owning GN'R Lies does not count)?  I DO NOT

YES

Shadow of your love

Yes

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? 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)? Nightrain reminds me of any gnr show because that's my favorite song to hear when I am drinking/having a good time. Estranged I just like to listen too when depressed.

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? NO

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? NO, but I have some.



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

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 Detroit

... and the last GN'R concert? 2006 Hammerstein Ballroom

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 5

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

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



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

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

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

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 when I was at Central Mich University

When did you start posting on the message board? Around that time, but under various accounts.

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? Yes, in New York, it was a great time.

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? All my friends have grown to like some gnr, I have played them so much since I been a kid!!!

[Gordi]

Age 20

M/F M

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

Year when you became a fan? 2000

What song made you a fan? Welcome To The Jungle

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? Rock, Alternative, Dance

First GN'R album you got? Use Your Illusion 1 + 2

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? No, don't have The Spaghetti Incident

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

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

If "yes", what's your favorite? Didn't know the title

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

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

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, but I've seen them

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)? Yes, Nightrain

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? No

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Yes

Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Not sure

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

First GN'R concert you attended? None yet

... 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? New York City

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? No

When did you find this site? 2001

When did you start posting on the message board? 2004

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

[jaknudsen]

Age 25

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Oslo, Norway



Year when you became a fan? around 1990

What song made you a fan? Paradise City

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Don't remember, but probably at a friend's

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Europe and other hair metal?

First GN'R album you got? Appetite

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? No

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? 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)? 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)? Yes, Dust N' Bones



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? Yes



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Duff - Beautiful Disease

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? Oslo June 28th 2006

... and the last GN'R concert? see above

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? Whisky A Go Go, LA

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, but seen Del James

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? 2002

When did you start posting on the message board? 2003

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

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

[Locomotive98]

Age 28

M/F m

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



Year when you became a fan? 1987

What song made you a fan? My Michelle

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

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

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)? Yes

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? 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? 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)? All Appetite/Lies tracks



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? 2006 Tour shirt

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? Nope, have a few though



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? Izzy - River

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? 2006 Hammersmith

... and the last GN'R concert? See above

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? Original Lineup at Camden Underworld.

Would you travel out of state/abroad to see GN'R? No



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)? Yes - Slash

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

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? No



When did you find this site? Last year 2005

When did you start posting on the message board? Feb this year.

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

Do you have friends (outside of this board) who are GN'R fans? One guy who likes the classic lineup.

[zakas80]

Age 25

M/F mALE

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Milford, PA  USA



Year when you became a fan? 1988

What song made you a fan? Pardise City

Where did you hear this song?  mtv

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Def Leopard, Bon Jovi, 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)? 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? Hmm tough to choose just one.  Catcher in the Rye

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 many times

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



Do you collect GN'R memorabilia? not really

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

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

Do you collect GN'R bootlegs? yes, not many though



Favorite solo album by current or former band member? bumblefoot-

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



First GN'R concert you attended? Dec 02 MSG

... and the last GN'R concert? Hammerstein last show 06

Number of GN'R concerts attended? 3

If you could pick one place to see GN'R play and you could attend, where would it be? The Chance in Poughkeepsie , NY

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? vr

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band? no



When did you find this site? sometime in 2000 i think

When did you start posting on the message board? earlier 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? yes many

[dangnr]

Age[/b]- 22

M/F- Male
 
City/State/Country (just country is enough- Halifax Nova Scotia Canada



Year when you became a fan? - prolly 1993

What song made you a fan? November Rain

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? Older Brothers mix tape

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? was only 9 soo not much bon jovi pop stuff

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)? Nope

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

If "yes", what's your favorite? I like the new stuff the leaks

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

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

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

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)? nope

Have you ever requested a GN'R song on the radio/TV? -All the time

Is there any GN'R song that has a special meaning for you (eg. it reminds you of a special occasion)?
alot of them too different periods of growin up and situations i got into.


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? Nope



Favorite solo album by current or former band member?-I like the Velvet Revolver album and Tommy Stinsons solo effort

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



First GN'R concert you attended? -Never been

[... and the last GN'R concert?- never been

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? MSG

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



[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)?- nope

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

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

Have you ever sent fan mail to the band?- Yes



When did you find this site? 1998 99 or soo

When did you start posting on the message board?not untill prolly 2002 or soo

Have you ever met anybody from the board (a person you didn't know before you registered here)? nope i dont post that many I enjoy reading posts though

[KIKO2K6]

Age 26

M/F M

City/State/Country (just country is enough) Rio de Janeiro/Brazil



Year when you became a fan? 1991

What song made you a fan? Paradise City

Where did you hear this song (radio, TV, friend's place etc.)? At my cousin friend House on a caset tape ( Paradise City live at Ritz )

What kind of music or artists were you listening to at the time you discovered GN'R? Madonna, George Michael, Michael Jackson and Brasilian music

First GN'R album you got? Appetite

Do you own all the GN'R albums (excluding Live ?!'@ A Suicide)? Fuckin NO

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 your love

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

If "yes", what's your favorite? There Was a Time the Bucket Puppet outro is a montrosty

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? Yes

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

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)? oh Yes!



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? Yes



Favorite solo album by current or former band member?

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? Rio de Janeiro,Brazil 2001, Rock N Rio 3

... and the last GN'R concert? The same

Number of GN'R concerts attended? only one,looking for the south america leg on 07

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

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


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)? Nop

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 one more ...



When did you find this site? I think i was in 04

When did you start posting on the message board? Like 2006 I

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 definitely