Bumblefeet Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 15 hours ago, AslatIE said: Being used to the fact that GN'R is mostly men in their 40's-50's and seeing a tweet that looks like it was composed by a preteen girl makes me very uncomfortable. You clearly weren't around for the DJ "swag" Ashba era. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblefeet Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 On 4/23/2016 at 0:09 AM, default_ said: Why didnt Axl choose this girl at first place? lol Not sure if I care for her in the band but just listen to the shit she composed for Bloodborne. Melissa >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> shitman. Howard Shore and Hans Zimmer called, they want their LOTR's brass and Gladiator wailing back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stress Fracture Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 15 hours ago, AslatIE said: I like Melissa, great backing vocals yada yada. Seeing her tweets on the front page here makes me uncomfortable. '' Going s*a*v*a*g*e af '' Being used to the fact that GN'R is mostly men in their 40's-50's and seeing a tweet that looks like it was composed by a preteen girl makes me very uncomfortable. Are the asterisks necessary, Melissa? Are they?!? That's nothing. After all these years I still haven't gotten over the apostrophe in GN'R. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksks12 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 On 24. 4. 2016 at 1:32 AM, 3rd Wheel said: She's fucking hot and she has a cool vibe. Agreed 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cantona Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Bumblefeet said: You clearly weren't around for the DJ "swag" Ashba era. I was, I just don't think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Minus Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 She is really talented. Has a cool vibe. She adds lots to the backing vocals and has an impressive set of Na na's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ88 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 meh She looks like an alien and wears too much make-up She's good enough at what she does though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 21 hours ago, AslatIE said: I like Melissa, great backing vocals yada yada. Seeing her tweets on the front page here makes me uncomfortable. '' Going s*a*v*a*g*e af '' Being used to the fact that GN'R is mostly men in their 40's-50's and seeing a tweet that looks like it was composed by a preteen girl makes me very uncomfortable. Are the asterisks necessary, Melissa? Are they?!? Not to mention all the clothing lines she tags.. So fucking rock n' roll.. She is hot an I am sure she is nice but she is out of place and adds a NuGnR circus factor to this whole thing. That being said I haven't noticed a negative (or positive) effect on the actual music unlike F&F who screw something up every other song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cantona Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Just now, Tom-Ass said: Not to mention all the clothing lines she tags.. So fucking rock n' roll.. She is hot an I am sure she is nice but she is out of place and adds a NuGnR circus factor to this whole thing. That being said I haven't noticed a negative (or positive) effect on the actual music unlike F&F who screw something up every other song. I like Melissa, she's definitely more positive and overall nicer than Pitman. Plus the backing vocals are amazing. I like Fortus and Ferrer. But I wonder when Ferrer has his birthday, thinking about gifting him a metronome... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Was that difficult to keep Dizzy as the only keyboardist in the band? I hope they drop her from the upcoming shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 At this point, I hope they hire more people : a saxophone player, an actual DJ with an asymmetric haircut, a percussion player, any musician with a weird idiosyncrasie just to read the reactions 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuerta86 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 After seeing her at the Troubador, both Vegas shows and Mexico City I can say that she's a blessing. I'm still not sure what she does musically other than perhaps the intro to Better but her backing vocals are spot on and elevate the band to a whole new level. Sort of like the Eagles, but obviously in a different style. She makes the band sound more professional and mature without really losing any of the edge these, now mature members, have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoKiss344 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 At first I didn't see any reason for her to be part of the band but now she's growing on me... She doesn't butcher the songs like Pitman and actually has added some nice backing vocals! Melissa is looking pretty badass in this video too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 7 hours ago, PsychoKiss344 said: At first I didn't see any reason for her to be part of the band but now she's growing on me... She doesn't butcher the songs like Pitman and actually has added some nice backing vocals! That's how I'm feeling at this point. I remember my heart sinking when those early pictures of the Troubadour show hit and there was the second keyboard. I was so excited for Pitman to be gone. I was happy with the idea of being back to a six man line-up. It truly would have been a slight variation of the Illusions-era. The next day, we find out we had a new keyboard player. I still think it's a pretty pointless position for Guns N' Roses and part of me wishes they hadn't fill the spot vacated by Pitman. However, her backing vocals more than make up for it and for those alone she's at least worth having up there. It's not like she's center stage or anything. She's likeable and doesn't affect the songs negatively. Tracey and Roberta rolled into one, and she can do the horns/strings too. If we must have a second keyboardist for whatever reason, she's a great compromise. She's not Pitman and it's actually working positively. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 It's a good gig for now. She can always go back to the Holograms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- antem Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 On 25.04.2016 at 5:59 PM, AslatIE said: I like Melissa, great backing vocals yada yada. Seeing her tweets on the front page here makes me uncomfortable. '' Going s*a*v*a*g*e af '' Being used to the fact that GN'R is mostly men in their 40's-50's and seeing a tweet that looks like it was composed by a preteen girl makes me very uncomfortable. Are the asterisks necessary, Melissa? Are they?!? ...Says the preteen kid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cantona Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 2 hours ago, - antem said: ...Says the preteen kid! Pfft Melissa looks 25-30 and acts like a preteen, that's the weird part. Ashba looked about 15, so I wasn't as weirded out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 She could look 400 for all I give a shit. She's fit as fuck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 She is nice too look at but one of the turn offs besides the music about NuGuns was the 8 man circus.. Guns were at their best when they were a 5 or 6 man unit.. It worked for well for them. Good backing vocals or not she is not needed and adds a cheese factor. Duff's bucking vocals are awesome for Gn'R.. Another reason to boot Frank and Richard if they can't help with that.. All that said.. Melissa has not has a negative effect on the actual music that I have noticed.. Unlike Frank and Fortus.. I'd vote them off the island long before her at this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRadio Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 On 4/26/2016 at 0:53 PM, PsychoKiss344 said: At first I didn't see any reason for her to be part of the band but now she's growing on me... She doesn't butcher the songs like Pitman and actually has added some nice backing vocals! Melissa is looking pretty badass in this video too Now that's something I can get behind. Whaa...No good? Too soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuriousStyles Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I look forward to bookmarking the "Melissa Reese Years" chapter in the inevitable History of Guns N' Roses book by Mick Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalGunner Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 On 4/26/2016 at 11:32 AM, starlight said: Was that difficult to keep Dizzy as the only keyboardist in the band? I hope they drop her from the upcoming shows Dizzy hasn't been the only keyboardist in a long long time. Chris joined in the late 90s. Still hope to hear what happened to him. But digging Melissa in the band so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 7 minutes ago, CardinalGunner said: Dizzy hasn't been the only keyboardist in a long long time. Chris joined in the late 90s. They've had two keyboards since the UYI tour. Teddy Zig Zag's dancing > Chris Pitman's towel solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorderlineCrazy Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 1 hour ago, CardinalGunner said: Dizzy hasn't been the only keyboardist in a long long time. Chris joined in the late 90s. Still hope to hear what happened to him. But digging Melissa in the band so far. Isn't it already clear? He left because he didn't want to play 30 year old songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpduff Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 2 hours ago, Gordon Comstock said: They've had two keyboards since the UYI tour. Teddy Zig Zag's dancing > Chris Pitman's towel solo. The key difference is that, since Pittman, the second keyboardist is an official member of the band. IMO, this is unnecessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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