the fact that it is  "gnr" or "ringo starr and paul mccartney" doesn't mean people will line up at midnight to purchase the album the first night is correct.

but casual listeners of bands like U2, who have made music more consistently,don't bat an eye when they hear news of a new single or album from these kinda bands. u2 has a large and loyal fan base cause they have been around forever and haven't stop making music - these are the people that are buying their music, mostly.not the casual radio listeners.

the news of gnr, on the other hand, is gonna spark additional interest. there is much more hype sorrounding this album.

some people that disagree with this last point say the hype is all within the gnr community. this a key peice in the debate to how well cd will sell.  unfortunately and contrary to their argument the interest is definitely there. examples: dr pepper, vma's welcoming the new band possibly twice without new material, rock band - they compile this great game, setlist, and new features and gnr/shacklers revenge is the first topic mentioned. 

people are gonna hear about the comeback and then they will hear about the first single and then they will make a point to turn the radio up to hear it purely out of curiosity. and then many will buy the album, provided the single is great. 

that's not even considering that the rest of the promo which will be extensive.

no mention of a radio single or album. not bitchin by any means, just find it interesting. dr pepper needs to reassert itself.

yes

agreed