I want both.

Axl has very unusual, both in singing and writing, so I dont really want to see them get up there with like an Axl impersonator from a cover band type thing.

But that said - I think with scott they went too far away from Axl's edgier sound.

I'd like to see them with someone who can scream when needed, but also sing beautiful melodies the way Axl does - but it seemd last time anyone with such abilities was bounced for being too close to Axl.

So having a few Axl traits would be a good idea.

But to me this isn't the guy for the job, boring melodies, unoriginal vocals, no distinctive sounding voice - just didn't sound into it.

The thing about Robin is he plays in a distinctive style.  You know it's his touch on the guitar.

I'll agree it isn't something for everyone....but I don't think he should be dismissed as a hack either....his use of phrasing, dissonance and his choice of slides and patterns...it's quite strange and unusual in a way.

I'm not sure it works in every song, I didn't like it on the old material, but when applied to the CD songs it's cool - it's really cool on Chinese Democracy, The Blues and in other places.

He isn't always kickass, like some players, but when he has a good moment, it's very good in my opinion.

What happened?

Agreed....he's pretty capiable in every genre ever from what I've heard of his playing on solo records. He's amazing. So i'm sure he could play some awesome blues...but the question is...would he want to limit himself to just doing that....a role like bumbles is better suited for him - where he can do a bit of shred, a bit of rhythm...a bit of other stuff...