Bumblefail.

Again

the thin is, he's always been hit & miss song-by-song live, even goin back to the oldest days.

i think he needed to adjust the way he sang certain songs vs. the studio versions pretty much forever. he cannot replicate live what he does in the studio, on every single song on every single night.
he does need to adjust, especially on some of the new songs. but he just chooses not to bother even trying to sing them, rather than trying to re-arrange them so they're comfortable live. he just wants to keep doin what he's doin - minimal effort for a decent paycheck. can't blame him, i do that myself!

but hey, this idea of his being always hit & miss doesnt excuse his lack of preparation or effort & in fact just highlights the need for more of that.
maybe if he actually did soundcheck & rehearse he would eventually find a way to deliver w/the power needed but also w/the control & style that would stop him messing up.

my point is, this isn't an isolated case (& is, typically, being blown out of proportion) - it goes waaaaaaaaay back, not just RiR3 but even further. he's more exposed now tho & can do even less to cover it up, mainly that's due to age & laziness tho.

as for a future in the studio? there is NO FUTURE in that regard

don't let it bring you down is like the best fucking song ever

was lucky enough to see neil young live @ dublin castle a couple of years ago. man he was amazing. he fucking near ripped the place apart w/his guitar playing & the setlist was flawless. he even did words & it was just one of those fucking moments. then on the train on the way back some girl started singing don't let it bring you down & sure enough the whole carriage started in along w/her.  fun stuff. neil brings the love.

Ha! Good question.

Simple answer tho: release more new music!
Then I [probably] wouldn't be so dissatisfied w/some of the decisions. I'd be appeased by new material.

Looking @ it now I can't believe I've talked so much BS on this topic lol a complete non-issue.
Some kind of achievement I guess.. A productive day!

i'm unconvinced.

i understand how talk shows work. how the running order of guests work. i know the formula. the larry sanders show is maybe my favourite show of all time ffs!

i still maintain this should be beneath axl.

chris rock & rod stewart are the only names you listed anywhere close to the star power axl rose & GnR carries - or should carry, & even then they're not really that close.

& the jools comparison is harsh considering it's solely a music show rather than an entertainment show.
but like i say, it has an exposure & credibility (however much that's unwarranted, btw) that you don't get from normal shows. from unknown artists to superstars, jools is a theater for musical competition & that's where it gets it's power. i mean at the end of the day of course it's about selling yourself, but the manner of doing it is much more palatable & exciting than an american talk show w/low ratings & reach.