Breakdown
W. Axl Rose Lyrics

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It is time to travel
It is time to travel
It is time to travel
It is time to travel
Back

Power on the system
Power on the system

Power on the system

Power on the system
Done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to W. Axl Rose's song Breakdown seem to evoke the feeling of taking a journey, physically or metaphorically. The repetition of the lines "It is time to travel" and "Back" could represent the cyclical nature of life, the idea that we go through ups and downs and eventually return to where we started. The second part of the song, with the repetition of "Power on the system," could reflect the idea of taking control, of activating oneself and getting ready for the journey ahead. Overall, the song seems to have a message of resilience, of taking charge of one's life and moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

It is time to travel
The singer feels it's time to move on and leave their current situation behind.

Back
The singer intends to go back to a place they once knew.

Power on the system
The singer is ready to start fresh and begin a new chapter in their life.

Done
The artist has completed the necessary steps to make their journey possible.

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Written by: Felix Krickl, Jan Folkerts, Nils Folkerts

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@rotadyma

2y↑3.3K

Age is what happened. Jesus. Cracks me up when people immortalize celebrities. He's just a regular guy that aged. Like we are all doing. Gained a few pounds. Sang a million hours on stage and in rehearsals. So that takes a toll on the voice, body, mind and soul. Kudos to any of these old rock stars that are still out there. Whether they sound good or not, they are old but have the courage to keep going and open themselves up to criticism.

@actionfigureShowcase

2y↑5

They? at a point? shld 'Ajust' for decaying voices and be honest and PUBLIC about when/how they'd do that 😃 They cld? Have fun w that! ..Ya cld have a 'GNR festival'.. have the members side projects do a set each.. etc. I can "see it" 💘 And? its glorious

@youknowwhoyouare2269

2y↑22

Cracks me up how sheeple immortalize Jesus Christ - who was just a Man himself. Fascinating 🤔

@youknowwhoyouare2269

2y↑16

@Jedimaster420 this kid's dealing with November pain⛈️😭😭

@leadnsteel1428

2y↑44

He was also unhealthy lol. He said his favorite food was fried chicken. So he gained some weight over the years

@kathleencastle8631

2y↑17

My biggest crush

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@MOEMUGGY

2y↑561

In 1992 I watched this guy run the width of a football field, back and forth as fast as he could run, all while screaming at the top of his lungs for an hour and half. He never stopped once. He even changed his costume between every song in less than 5 sec... Best concert EVER!

@bottle1211

2y↑21

he's got a motor

@realcomm192

2y↑7

So Lucky

@bobbrown1522

2y↑7

"changed his costume between every song in less than 5 sec." Gosh how neato!!! Too bad nickelodeon is not around anymore.

@MOEMUGGY

2y↑33

@Bob Brown Tell us where the bad man touched you, Bobby

@hyokkori_tenshi

2y↑13

speed kills

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@littlebiker_2155

2y↑326

He's 60 years old, that's what happened to him. And no, he didn't lost his voice, he's not able to hold the distortion in his voice while doing high notes as he used to when he was 30, but his voice stills the same, he reaches all the notes with no problem, he's just old to force his vocal cords for the distortion without damaging them as he did 30 years ago, nobody stays forever young.

@yafmaverick

1y↑11

Argh, tell that to Rob Halford, he’ll laugh.

@regularnormie6801

1y↑7

"And no, he didn't lost his voice, he's not able to hold the distortion in his voice while doing high notes as he used to when he was 30"...lmao

@karlwithak.

1y↑6

"Nope"...lots of people age but do not change into entirely different people...

@littleloner1159

1y↑6

@mr blobby it's part of aging, one doesn't lose their face either just because it's wrinkled now
Damaged vocal cords = losing voice
Natural aging = happens to everyone

@ctcards2636

1y↑1

@yafmaverick Right !

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@alexisherrero9100

47w↑119

Just saw him 30 minutes ago in a concert here in Abu Dhabi, and they played 3.5 hours with Axl at age 61! Yeah, cant hit the notes on his prime but was better than his previous concerts. Kepy running around stage and still has lots of that energy.

@TokioHotelISKawaii

47w↑8

Was also there earlier, I lowered my expectations but damn the guy still performed like a beast!

@nightwi1dernessbrianjohnso803

32w↑3

@@TokioHotelISKawaii it's great that Axl still can & does give 100% Does your username mean: Tokyo🗼東京都 Hotel🏨 is kawaii🇯🇵可愛い🗾カワイイ🥰かわいい ?

@ronrutan

24w↑1

Word? Yall watched a three hour show and came home to watch homie on the net too... cool. I hope ya can sleep bein that turned on for dude; not that there's anything wrong with that

@zakariaelou

19w↑1

Gun’s in Abu Dhabi? I’ve never expected that haha

@tylerthompson1842

1y↑215

My heart breaks for young Axl. Every kid deserves love and affection

@m-bronte

1y↑5

and who are you his father?

@excellentvockyman3032

1y↑49

? He’s feeling bad for an abused kid, i don’t know why you are mad about that

@tylerthompson1842

1y↑10

@@m-bronte I miss my little Axl so much 🥲

@TheKitchenerLeslie

1y↑2

But did you know he's related to Kyle Rittenhouse?

@jonburrows2684

@Kitchener Leslie well that's a plus! Hope Kyle sued that racist Joy Reid and her racist network MSNBC

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@tharlenelakesmathis2794

1y↑30

He sang 'November Rain' at Lisa Maries memorial today. Yes,his voice has changed & or he was holding back some serious tears.

@jodiross7509

50w↑3

I think both love him though

@Timliu92

2y↑897

What happened to Axl Rose? Being 60 years old and is still making music and touring the world. Sounds amazing to me!

@joanneb7607

2y↑14

You're joking I hope.

@tarawalsh7045

2y↑6

Too right!

@dungfungus56

As much as I love Axl, he sounds like shit nowadays.

@76twice

2y↑14

You must haven't heard Axl sing lately. LOL

@jasonmcalister5282

2y↑15

Thank you that what I was getting ready to say! He got older like us all and he survived the true ROCK AND ROLL FUCKING 80s! That's a amazing thing rite there!

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@margaretgalaviz646

2y↑67

Can't stand when people mock great performers. We all get older and have health issues. He had a very troubled young background and he is a self made artist with a lot of talent. I saw a documentary on him and he has found a "second family" who has his back and loves him. I think he's found a lot of peace now and conquered a lot of demons. He had many bad relationships and I hope now he has found a wonderful woman that he loves and respects. He deserves much happiness. God bless Axl

@joebloggs619

16w

Yes, I love Axl and wish him all the happiness he deserves, after such a rotten hard life.

@Chrissy3096

15w

I second that! He's amazing and more amazing when you discover his early life story. He has gotten a lot of bad publicity and it's not really fair. I gotta hand it to the guy 🙏🏻

@BlackDogOriginal

11w

Know when to say when

@denniswager5193

2y↑130

Saw him 2 Days ago at their concert in Vienna. They played 3 hours! He looked healthy, was in a good mood and his voice was decent.

@andresmattos7541

1y↑9

Decent.... LOL

@m-bronte

1y↑2

and he was punctual, lol!

@Skulllywag

1y↑7

@Andres Mattos Don't undervalue "decent". Most bands from this era now use backing tracks galore.

@gypsywanderer8965

1y↑6

A passionate a d really hard working authentic entertainer.
Will always love him no matter what he looks like. He's matured like a good wine.
Love him - fan forever

@tmtheasphaltgambler3709

2y↑32

He’s actually 430 yrs old, which is really unbelievable. See, for every calendar year, a genuine rock star’s life is 7 years. Just like dogs. The fact that all them made it this far blows my mind

@Chrissy3096

11w

The 7 year thing is false for dogs AND rock stars, LOL

@deborahhutchens3267

26w↑8

I have just recently become GNR fan ,simply because Axls incredible and unique voice.I don't care about his behavior, everyone has a past.I love his ability to perform in a superior way!!

@cathy1523

2y↑417

Axl got older just like the rest of us. The fact the man has survived and still can rock is an amazing feat.

@karlwithak.

1y↑6

"Nope"...lots of people age but do not change into entirely different people....

@TheKitchenerLeslie

1y↑1

But did you know he's related to Kyle Rittenhouse?

@rubenlarotin3141

1y↑1

everybody wants a piece of the champ😅

@TheKitchenerLeslie

Can he, though? Seems like he can't sing as high and his rasp is gone. Mike Patton can still sing higher, crazier stuff than Axl and he shouldn't even have a voice left with the vocal gymnastics he does!

@koreyb

51w↑2

@Kitchener Leslie so am I.

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@mikegreen2229

1y↑18

I never saw Axl perform, but totally off topic- I met Slash. He was very polite. He asked if anyone had a cigarette. Some kid gave him his whole pack and said here you go you can have them. Slash said, no man, these are yours. Kept one and gave it back. Super cool

@theresaanderson5817

2y↑41

My late mom loved November Rain. It helped her cope with the loss of a child

@carolynsprankle2171

1y↑5

I love November Rain

@Chrissy3096

15w↑3

Best rock ballad on the planet!

@WilliambruceRoses

11w

Really!!
Whoah!! I'm fuckin happy to hear that, I never knew my songs helps different people in different aspects tho

@sled186

39w↑5

I first listened to them when I was 13 years old, I'm 44 years old, I'm still listening. Axl is legend. His voice, energy, passion,fever, charisma, style, magnificent lyrics, frankness, wild spirit... i mean everything he have and he did will literally remain inscribed in rock history.

@29elana

2y↑20

He's still killing it. He was amazing in Dublin in July, they all were. Unfortunately we all age.

@UndeadAaronGames

1y↑68

Alcoholism, mental health issues, misdiagnosed physciatric conditions treated with a multitude of extremely heavy drugs. The man's story is actually tragic. I like to remember him for his music, who he is as a person isn't relevant to anyone that doesn't know him personally.

Most of the weight came from Lithium and other Drugs prescribed by his doctors.

@anon2131

38w↑3

Yeah,as a person with same affection as Axl I can voucher for the Lithium and prescribed drugs stacking on the weight.

@theodoreconstantini2548

37w↑8

A troubled person who did not get the best start in life, to say the least, I think he has done well overall. He's a survivor.

@crokkadoodledoo9956

30w↑4

i was a huge GnR fan in that period, and i remember by 94-95 they were broken up for a while no longer on radar. music scene changed. then it was tv news blip that Axl was arrested for attacking his maid. and you can see in mugshot he was quite overweight hair thinning. but mainly you can see a lonely isolated multi millionaire heavy medicated recluse he became.

@jimmybrewer7041

27w

I like to remember him like when became popular, he sucked then and acted like a little bit$#, also was so over rated, the rest of the guys carried his worthless ass.

@VaderPopsVicodin10

22w↑1

Well said.

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@HarlequinBuckeye

2y↑1.1K

I can tell you exactly what happened to him....he aged. Happens to everyone who doesn't die young.

@CrakenFlux

2y↑28

You are right. People in general don t seem to acknowledge that fact as truth. Really, there is no truth more impactful in everyone's' life than that. Believe or not, your body, that has been for so long a certain way, begins changing on its own. WTF?

@HarlequinBuckeye

2y↑27

@Craken Flux It's mind boggling how many young people seriously think they're going to be young forever, and this whole aging thing may happen to other people but it isn't going to happen to them. Reality hits them in the face when they get to be 30 or so.

@softshallow7435

2y↑14

And does not resort to plastic surgery.

@HarlequinBuckeye

2y↑13

@SOFTSHALLOW Axl has definitely had some cosmetic surgery. He's had at least one facelift and hair transplant surgery. He had hair transplant surgery decades ago. The reason why he always wore either a hat or bandanna on stage during the early years was to cover his receding hairline.

@softshallow7435

2y↑5

@Chef Danger I don’t cast hair transplant as plastic surgery. But where is proof he has had A facelift?

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@jasonsmith3726

2y↑42

Axl rose is a rock and roll god. His music has stuck with me since I was 5 years old listening to appetite for destruction on cassette tape in my little boom box. Here I am 35 years later still rockin guns and roses. His music has the power to bring me back in time through all of the good and the bad. Axl is hands down my favorite rock and roll front man of all time

@thedoomslayer614

Lmao not a god he's TRASH Ozzy Osbourne was the god

@tarawalsh7045

2y↑1

A phenomenal performer because he wasn't so much performing as showing up and singing what needed to be sung in just the perfect way it needed to be sung. Do you know how many people I have met that got migraines for years until I taught them 'Be Axl Rose' and sing You could be mine and MEAN IT. They have all this trapped anger and are usually people who feel that must always appear nice and understanding etc. At first they look at me like 'I can't do THAT and I CANNOT POSSIBLY SAY THAT!!!!!' Do you want migraines or not? When they allow themselves to go into it (I think we've seen that movie tooooooo/ Why must you find.... another reason to cry?) and even, for a split second, feel that one nerve release...Boom. No more migraines. I tell them that they will be laughing in seconds and usually, if they get to the nerve and let go, they naturally start bubbling up and having fun with it.

@jasonsmith3726

@Tara Walsh you get it. Not many people do. Music is more than just sounds coming together to make something cool. Real music like axl rose has created vibrates to the frequency of life

@debbiehunt1904

1y↑2

All Hail axle he's the the greatest.

@paddyboycooper8858

2y↑10

still puts on a great show most nights. singing those notes live at 60 cant be easy while moving around the stage.

@maniatissa

1y↑6

From mid '80s till the mid 90's, my teenage room was covered wall to wall with Axl posters. Almost every penny I could spare from my already poor allowance, would go into Gn'R albums, posters and various other memorabilia. Nowadays, with everything being so readily and easily available through the net, it is difficult to imagine how hard we had to struggle back then, to buy an LP, or even gather info on our favorite bands. Still a fan, after more than 3 decades, and I always remember those years as the best years of my life. G'nR defined and dominated almost all my adolescence, and Axl will always be an icon for me. He may have grown older, but he still rocks!

@ajd8558

1y↑1

Yes - those of us over 40 remember those times. You were lucky if something got radio play. These days it's all at your fingertips.

@anon2131

38w↑1

I'm a 60's relic who still kept up with the latest scene until the crap music set in, around the year 2OOO,after which it just got to crappy to bother with. And I recall happy memories of sleepovers as teens,bedroom walls covered in pop/rock star pin ups,up till 3am singing (badly) at top of our voices,all our fave latest hits we memorised,with latest record that we''d saved your ages as poor kids, to finally buy. Until some irate adult would storm in and yell "Turn that f....n noise off before I smash that f...n record over ya f...n stupid head!". I think they'd call it "child abuse" nowadays. But it was worth it all...For the fun, the music, the life missing in this era.

@maniatissa

38w

@@anon2131 Exactly!i am a 70's relic myself, and I can vouch that the parental discipline back in those days was actually something that could land many of our parents to jail nowadays...Still worth it though, at least we didn't grow up to be entitled snowflakes. And the music scene, until the 2000s was worth listening to and spending resources on- now most of it is repetitive, boring crap and the Singers/Bands have the personality of a cucumber.

@oldfriend327

2y↑22

Dear Axl, it would mean the world to your fans if someday you could please release more of the Use Your Illusion and Appetite for Destruction tour pro shot concert footage.

It looks like you have a box set coming out this November which is great. We love you for that and thank you. There is so much concert footage from those two tours though and there is a universe of people who are desperate to relive those shows or just be able to see shows they never went to in the late eighties and early nineties. God bless you brother and thank you for so much great music.

@Aaron-wt4fx

2y↑2

Dude Axl is never going to see this comment 😆

@babybecz

2y↑1

@A a ron lmao

@chrisparker6533

1y↑23

Hell if I'm as active as him at 60 I'd be thanking my lucky stars. Axe and Slash defined my taste in music. Born in the early 80s and loved these guys and he is a bloody legend at 60. He LIVED and enjoyed life

@derkwayne1833

2y↑1.5K

He's 60 years old. That's what happened. Still out playin multiple 3 hour sets a week and doin pretty damn good at it. G n F'n R🤘

@karlepaul6632

2y↑21

Yeah...I said the same thing!😆🤘🏻🤘🏻

@dianecelotto

2y↑20

I agree and making lots of money, making people happy!

@dannybursace9151

2y↑9

F yeah!

@Hallucination

2y↑26

He is playing 2.5-3 hour shows but he isn't good at it these days. His voice is awful.

@barbaradascalos4411

2y↑17

It is what it is..you get 1/2 Axl..alternative is 0 Axl.

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@amberhoward7807

2y↑9

I have more respect for him after taking the crowds safety really serious after that horrible situation... I mean he seemed to take it serious when it happened by trying to chill the crowd down, but he really took extra precautions after that...

@janedoe4201

2y↑9

He lived a long life, someday he will be gone. He doesn't care what the critics say because he is doing what he loves until the end of his life.

@debbiehunt1904

Hell yeah he is rock on axle

@onelove3121

1y↑4

I met Slash and Duff at the Roxy, 3rd floor bar, 6 months after appetite for destruction was released…it must have been in the fall 1987…my friend, Jackie started freaking out, touching Duff’s necklace…screaming I love you guys, of course they ran out the door…I was able to get Slashes’ autograph on a Roxy drink ticket, for my Roxy friends help me with my memory…there was a side door exit on the 3rd floor bar correct, or was I hallucinating 😅 I did get to stand right next to Slash for a few brief moments and get his autograph. I was able to see them live in a small venue in Anaheim Ca and they were the best metal band I’ve seen (my humble option) I was a classic mental head running up and down the Sunset strip in the late 80’s 😂

@offtomilan

1y↑5

This was great! I still love him, seeing them in concert July 2016 in Orlando was one of my biggest teenage dreams! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AXL!!!!!

@juliadasilva6678

37w↑26

I see he as a very strong guy, the life he went through in his childhood not every one can survive like him. Congratulations axl

@indianasboy5199

2y↑6

hearing him sing knockin on heavens door in concert September 2021, he was on top of his game . Legend ~Hero~Rock God 💯❤💙☄️🔥

@Bambeakz

2y↑4

Lucky for me still performing. Was to young to see his best years live but glad i could enjoy 2 concerts in the past years.

@chrislea8239

1y↑5

Just saw them 27/7/2022 in Sydney Australia. What a show what a band. They were on song never sounded better. Three and a half hours of pure rock .

@chryssesandchaos

1y↑20

He was so handsome before, I had a huge crush on him, but it's okay, people grow old, like what you said, Axl does what Axl wants, he didn't want to take care of his body, so he gained pounds, but as long as he is pleased with himself and not doing anything illegal, he's still cool in my book, too bad he can't go on tours even though this time he seems to really want to.

@paulmackay7265

1y↑4

and you have to take into account, he is 60.And lived a pretty hard life for many of those 60 years. If you view him from that perspective, he isn't doing so bad. Look at a photo of Keith Richards when he was 60. Cause damn.

@darrylwilliams3580

35w

Luv that😊

@RockMusicLV

2y↑157

I was in Guns N' Roses concert last week, it was amazing, and his singing is still good! I don't care how he look tbh..They are 60yo. He is legend. Guns N' Roses is legend! 🤘🤘🤘 I'm happy I saw their concert 2 times. It means a lot to me.

@Rebecca-fg7pp

2y↑11

IKR!?!? Giving someone sh*t for aging is ridiculous! We're all going to grow, if we're lucky. Whatever happened to giving some respect to our elders? I think this band has earned it.

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539

2y↑5

Axl cracks me up all the egotistical shit he did.. But he has the talent to back it up

@gentleasa5728

2y↑3

@Rebecca I’m seeing a huge disrespect towards our Elders from all walks of life. Not good, considering this is where true wisdom spouts from.

@f87115

Glad ya have goals In life

@zeblanmaidaynovich796

2y↑1

Price wise increase triple on everything domestically not just weapons enjoy USA hahaha🤣😂fool uncle bidon did it lol good word only actor on stage but in reality a loser lol

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@mauriceesguerra429

1y↑2

Thank you bro, great video in honor of one of the greatest Singers of all time our dear Axl Rose !!! Long Live GUN N' ROSES !!!❤ 👏🎸🎼

@brenda1005

1y↑80

Aging happens, there is no stopping it.. he's a legend ❤️

@darrylwilliams3580

35w

Find me a perfect person... suk it easy greasy 😢

@Thomashollen-muller

24w↑1

His body looks the way it is because of extreme drugs and alcohol

@HEHEXDLOOOL

20w

@@Thomashollen-muller Yea and maybe... just maybe... he is fucking 61 years old now

@mincentprice1041

39w↑5

I was a touring musician for almost 30 years. No rockstar - just Vegas showrooms and cruise ships. Off the road I would get polluted. Acid and every other goody. 4 months out of the year for decades. I'm 59 and a physical wreck. I can't imagine what Axl has put himself through over that first 20 years of GNR. If he's making folks happy, God bless him. He will be in the American song book forever. Let the man do what he loves, for the folks that want to go have a blast. Shit, Alice Cooper is almost 80 and selling out shows. Very devoted fans spanning 3 generations at every show

@user-lp9ou1hf4e

19w

performing is cool whatever venue, how small or how big or in between. Praise God.

@EdwardNygma1980

2y↑10

I saw them twice on their latest tour(s), still had an amazing time. This will forever be my favorite band and Terminator 2 is in my top 3 movies of all time. 🤟💛

@snowfall7557

and the other two are...?

@edenpeters9652

1y↑2

I watched the Band in Perth Australia September 2022 , Axel Rose , Still Rocking, He is in great Shape , Looking Pretty Good for a 60 years old. Most of all He hasn't lost his Voice .

@leokimvideo

2y↑7

Weird, nothing happened to him but oh the drama is always going to work

@donnajernigan5821

2y↑2

He got older just like the rest of us. Lol That’s what happened to him.

@Micke12312

Every damn time. "Wth happened..." is just a name

@tommylanigan4721

2y↑56

Saw them few weeks ago live. Blown away by Slash. Axl's voice sounds like it might have recovered a bit over covid. His movement and stage presence is still elite!

@reagandow850

2y↑1

Axl’s voice hasn’t recovered....tech ivy has gotten better. If you ho early think that there aren’t backing tracks and or someone behind the stage also singing, like with OZZY, I’ve got a bridge to sell ya. ;)

@user-wj3pm9nq3n

2y↑1

@Reagan Dow Noone sings with Axl though

@mskathyjones77

1y↑3

@l Melissa Reese the keyboardist always sings backing vocals with rose

@nana-zc7uh

24w↑3

A legend! A survivor! A Rock Star and simply human being aging but still trying his best ❤ proud of him ❤

@angusyates828

1y↑8

Good on Axl, a man true to himself.

@NAMZR160

1y↑62

He got old, but he is still a legend!

@TheKitchenerLeslie

But did you know he's related to Kyle Rittenhouse?

@allencollins6031

@@SgtTravisBickle Is that right ?

@TheKitchenerLeslie

@Allen Collins 🎸 His father's mother was Mary Mae Rittenhouse.

@allencollins6031

1y↑1

@@SgtTravisBickle dang

@Endo-uu8mo

13w

Without Slash or Izuy he would be a popstar 😅😅😅😅😅

@Jameskenomis3

31w↑21

UUUMMM…He is over 60 years old. EVERYONE will be different at 60 than they were in their 20s. Plus he has performed many years, singing high pitched songs millions of times. That takes a huge toll on a person. He’s definitely going down as one of the greatest rock stars. I’m not a huge G A R fan, but he has done amazingly well for himself.

@natecw4164

26w↑3

Motley Crue and Alice Cooper would beg to differ.

@Alternative420

25w

@@natecw4164 Wdym Motley Crue, Vince is as fat as he has ever been

@Endo-uu8mo

13w

Lol many???his career end in 1993 😅😅😅😅

@peterpiotrowski2245

2y↑444

I remember working at the mall and having to choose which GNR Use Your Illusion to buy. Like most people I went for 2. Great 1,2 punch nobody expected. The next week I purchased 1 and listened to both of them constantly. I do miss record stores, back when you could choose an LP, cassette or a CD.

@chilly6470

2y↑11

Both of those albums are terrible compared to Appetite.

@arealone9506

2y↑15

@Chilly64 appetite was a beast. But I wouldn't say terrible, definitely bloated

@chilly6470

2y↑6

@ArealOne..... Probably a bit harsh alright but, those albums (Use your illusion l and ll) haven't aged very well.
I tried to listen to them recently and I didn't enjoy much of either of them.

@vivianhayes6865

2y↑13

I remember one went on sale at midnight. It was the blue one. Masterpiece

@elskeletor3566

2y↑13

There are still record stores

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@jessielakes8118

2y↑9

I'm so sick of people wrecking on him about his looks. People get old and this is what happens. He doesn't look terrible or anything. He helped write one of the if not the greatest rock and roll album ever. What have you done lately?

@Chrissy3096

15w

I think he looks great

@Hedron-Design

1y↑3

I remember moving from Kansas city Missouri to Lafayette Indiana in May of 1991. The first time I was with a group of Locals and one of his songs came on they all started telling me about him. His antics growing up and his issues in school and with the law as a youth. here was a shop, a hole in the wal by the square where you could get things like spiked gloves and rock albums. They had a wall with pictures of him on it. I think the "Axle rose shopped here" angle was the only thing that kept the dorrs open for several years.

@MsFoxfyre1

1y↑3

Much love, peace and blessings to Axel !! One of the best legends of rock ❤❤❤

@ConfidencePT

2y↑7

Axl was wild in the day. I was too young to see them when they toured in 94. But I've seen GnR 3 times and will be seeing them in November. Axl has mellowed a bit and I've found him quite gracious nowadays on stage.

@DemocracyManifest

1y↑2

Fellow Aussie i assume?

@ConfidencePT

1y↑1

@Democracy Manifest You bet. Perth here.

@MonkeyButtRides

1y↑1

Been a GNR fan since the 80's....this is one of the best Axl Rose/GNR reviews I've ever seen.

@Xraiser911

2y↑2.2K

There are a lot factual errors in this video. Axl did not form Guns N Roses with Slash but with Tracii Guns. Axl did not leave the band in 1995, the others left and he replaced them one by one. The 2016 reunion tour did not include Izzy, wtf. It's really well known to all the fans and you also said you saw them live?

@chattingwithbabesallday

2y↑154

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH YOU GOT SCHOOLED JOBLO 🤣🤣🤣

@FPwLola

2y↑145

Time to riot. 😂🤘

@mattyt1961

2y↑76

@Lola Cheatham GNR fans would never riot :)

@FPwLola

2y↑52

@Matt YT Never. 😉👌

@kevinwinterbourne8293

2y↑1

Have you ever considered getting a life

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@myzacky96

Thank you so much for having a great audio system, most channels you go to you have to strain to hear what they are saying, thanks again!

@rozchristopherson648

2y↑3

I’m 61. Hard to believe Axl is 60. Time flies.

@debbieo442

1y↑10

So sorry to hear he had a hard childhood, but I'm so so happy he threw his self into the art of music! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@tog2842

1y↑3

I think he has an amazing legacy with his body of work being forever remembered.

@Slytherin_101

12w

This guy is living a classic Hollywood lifestyle. So many people love him and he still does concerts and even records new songs. I hope to go to one of his concerts before he retires!

@gussetblaster6786

2y↑81

I'll never forget when I was about 6 years old in 1987 and I was having lunch in the school playground with a girl that i really liked. She started singing 'Paradise City' and I was absolutely transfixed by the lyrics and the way she sang them! Like a true angel! Turned out to be my first experience of Axl Rose & GnR's. The next day she brought me in a tape cassette with the full album that she had stolen off her older brother. Such an amazing moment in time.

@supertramp6011

2y↑8

6 yrs old?! Damn, bro, you rocked hard. How’s that gal doing now? You still friends?👌

@gussetblaster6786

2y↑18

@SuperTramp We parted ways at around 10 years of age when we both moved on to different high schools. I never saw or heard from her ever again. It's memories like that I carry deep in my soul. That little girl shaped how I chose future girlfriend's from that day forth. It's amazing how much our early experiences contribute to how we live out the rest of our lives.
I miss you Helen, wherever you are 🥺

@jamesh1208

@jeffersonott4357

2y↑2

@Gusset Blaster I think ur confusing your being 6 and being 16. U parted ways when u were 10? And then went to high school?

(I’m mostly kidding. U and her, were certainly advanced 6 year olds.)

@gussetblaster6786

2y↑5

@Jefferson Ott I grew up in England. I remember primary school vividly. And yes I was 10 (almost 11) when I went on to high-school. Some of my classmates went on to private schools, poor people like me went on to public schools.

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@hollyhannaford2559

2y↑4

GNR will always remind me of the days when I was young, wild and free. Just a teenage girl with the whole world in front of me. I thought I knew everything but I didn't know crap. Lol 😆 All I needed were my friends and my Guns N Roses.Time moves on and all of us get old, fat, wrinkled and worn out. Being famous, talented, good-looking and even rich, can't change that fact! I think Axel, Slash and the rest of the guys should be proud they can still put on an awesome show. Rock On!

@franksantarcangelo6014

2y↑3

I grew up listening to Guns N’ Roses they were always my favorit metal-band, all through the 80s the 90s even 2000s they just keep on rockin🙂👍🏻

@thomasmeehan4581

Great video. thank you very much

@thejake4145

2y↑6

I remember I watched something where someone was talking about axl always being late on stage and said axl told him he wasn't really like that. Few days later I'm at louder than life and we got tired of waiting after 15 minutes to hear a band we didn't really care for and left. THIRTY. MINUTES. LATER. We are in sight of the car and we hear them start their set.

@blue-calla

1y↑19

OH MY GOD — THIS I LOVE. It’s SO EASY to forget how much Axl has accomplished over the 35 years. But he is ONE IN A MILLION. THERE WAS A TIME when comparing him to Howard Hughes was spot on, though I’m glad he’s doing BETTER now and SO FINE. Some ppl probably thought he was in a COMA but he just needed a break. And I’m glad Axl and Slash aren’t ESTRANGED anymore after their over 14 YEARS’ CIVIL WAR. Saying SORRY and fixing their communication BREAKDOWN probably took a lot of PATIENCE. But now, they’re in PARADISE CITY.

Ba dum tss 🥁😉

@S.Habers

2y↑58

Born in 81, grew up with their music. Always loved Axl, still play their songs.

@jeremysiron9622

2y↑3

‘82 here….I feel that

@volvoguy804

2y↑4

'79 here. I wanted an Appetite for Destruction shirt so bad. Grandma bought me a Polo shirt instead. ☹️

@markocoric9233

2y↑1

Born in 83

@eriknelson45

Qfc 10 piece hat guy must like chicken

@Miladyryts

2y↑7

Age sucks no matter who it is! Music got me through some tough times and I am thankful for the bands. Making comments on how much weight some of them gained, or how they can't hit notes that they did when they were in their twenties.......is just plain stupid!!!! They had talent, they worked hard and became famous. Millions upon millions of fans worldwide adored them, and still do. Axl is a legend!

@amr4336

2y↑1

Some aged better than the others. For example Slash

@debbiehunt1904

Damn right hell yeah they did fuck off all you haters.

@debbiehunt1904

@@amr4336 Hell yeah you got that right he's still hot with a body on him he can still break hearts omg he's so fine I've been crushing on him from day one and will to the end. I love you slash baby until the end of time Yes until we meet again slash baby.

@loki-thegodofmischief3288

2y↑7

He was so beautiful, time is so cruel :-(

@ancistark

14w

He has still charisma. When he was young, he looked like a child. Age has helped him to look like a man now.

@lizarrrdbeth

This is a fantastic video. Well done. Lots of history and great video clips!!! Love the comment section!!!

@melaniecroft2089

1y↑2

I still love him. I was 16 when Apetite for destruction came out ❤ HUGE CRUSH

@Lisabug2659

1y↑14

Give him a break! He has aged, more wisdom, still rockin! Saw them in ATL and they rocked the arena. Went with my adult kids, sister and her husband. I am 63 and we had a damn blast! His vocals were excellent, I think he was in a cast due to injury and dude sang from a throne and still hit it! Great band.

@DCMarvelMultiverse

2y↑46

My late mom loved November Rain. It helped her cope with the loss of a child.

@mjh5437

2y↑2

Making another baby is more fun than listening to a record😁

@nicolamcguinness8689

Bing Crosby was in man on fire 1967 with eg Marshall Richard Eastham Dan Riss George cisar Phil chambers Frank kreig directed by Randall macdougall music by David raksin

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess

2y↑4

Sorry for your loss... 😔

@ddt67

2y↑4

💔

@darleneatkinson6730

2y↑2

The Bronze Age of DC Comics, G-n-R help many people born between 1954 to the 1980's years they are great band that tough the hearts of many people including me. I really love November Rain, it is good for healing the loses of our loved ones which we all lost many especially if up in age like Axl age. I will be turning 65 years of age it hard for me to grasp that age number. But really a person feels like oneself all through the years. Thanks for your comment I can relate I am sure many people can.

@Mark-wc4wp

1y↑4

Nothing happened to him other than he gets older like the rest of us,❤️

@SKK-id8fo

46w↑1

He’s 61 years old and can still rock, geez. I’m 64, and can barely get off the couch!

@streeda6501

1y↑1

He had a lot of energy when i saw him in Norway this summer. It was definitely an experience which I enjoyed from start to finish. And it lasted 3 hours!!!! I doubt many 60 year olds could do that

@lindahandley5267

2y↑3

I had 2 teenage boys during that time, so you can imagine what that was like....the black tee shirts and long hair. I listened to their music and really liked 'WTTJ'. It fit in with his move to H'wood. It's a hard knock life for rockers.

@KOL630

1y↑2

One thing we can agree on is that guns and roses are an epic band and one never bettered.

@awbeaudry

2y↑247

Almost 60 yrs. Still up there for us no matter what! I can’t imagine the near future a life without Axl Rose! There will never be another Guns n’ Roses!

@craigmorgan4676

Wots up with these guns and Roses,is it to do with amendment and the rite to bear arms?🤯🙈🤔🤯🙈🙈🙈

@metalsoup88

2y↑9

Sorry 😐 I've always thought they suck! Not trying to be a deush, but the only good item there was Slash

@jimberlygridder183

2y↑4

@metalsoup88 that is blasphemy

@LoneLee2022

2y↑4

They're music is just incredible! They were the real deal! Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll.😗

@LoneLee2022

2y↑4

@Craig Morgan Don't bear arms! Arm bears!

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@Okay77

Interesting Jo .Thanks for your work

@DarthTrader707

1y↑2

Great video. When I listen to GNR now, it's just pure nostalgia. They were the absolute sh*t when I was in my late teens, early 20's. So many great memories with their music playing as the soundtrack. Can't make the trip when it comes to watching him and his band now, though. Now, it's just a reminder of how old and fat...I am. Everyone gets old, and that's what happened to Axl. But, as the Behind the Scenes episode started... "they were the baddest band on the planet....profane and powerful, Guns and Roses rescued rock and roll with a unique sound, built by life on the edge."" So big, Metallica opened for them at their height. And yeah, James....you opened for Guns.

@codydavidyates72

46w

This is the best YouTube video ever. I learned so much

@codydavidyates72

46w

See you in Hell

@Whitewolf-xx6qu

1y↑2

Very glad to hear Axl is doing great out there <3

@WK-tj3he

2y↑15

Man has been through hell and back and he’s still up on that stage. I would love to see him live.

@PhirstPlays

2y↑1

had a similar experience with Ozzy. Back when they were doing Black Sabbath reunion stuff a while back. Ozzy looked so old and just like he was dying. Then, he got on stage and this voice came out that was unbelievable to come from such an old fella. Axl is very similar. We all knew he had a great voice but, he is so old, and that voice just comes out and doesnt seem like it belongs in that person anymore. Props to him. So many have fallen but, he is still there screaming for us all. thnx fren.

@mattg1611

35w↑1

Can only imagine how many more awesome song they would make if they never split

@indrieyeri7652

1y↑4

He is still the most remarkable rock and roll legend!

@harristurner6836

1y↑1

I'll vote Jimi Hendrix thank you and he acquired his status in a short 3-4 year run. But AXL was once at the top of the pile.

@Hahatoobad

@Harris Turner your still kicking are you. You old bastard. Shut your trap! Nobody cares for your loser opinions. Dirt nap time

@larrylebowski8386

Guns n Roses is playing here next month at the Clark County, Kansas fair and I’ve got 2 tickets in the 8th row. I’m so pumped!

@butterflywhisperer1482

17w

Gosh, wouldn't we ALL LOVE to witness Axl Rose perform today, as we did back when GnR took the world by it's shorties!? We all get old. It's part of life!? I just feel grateful to have witnessed this man, who had one of the most unique, powerful and distinctive voices of all time, conquer the rock industry and break world wide record's , and now at 61, still giving it his best. No, it's not the same Axl, but who of us are the same as we were 30+ years ago??? Love and respect Axl Rose ❤🌹🤘

@SlimPlum691

2y↑130

I’m actually proud at the way Axl has grown. It took him a while but at least he made it to a point where he’s cordial with his band mates and shows up to shows on time and performs his heart out. Guns N Roses will always be one of my favorite bands. 🤘🏼

@charlesbr7684

2y↑4

100%

@estherwalton6418

2y↑3

Totally agree

@deadlyoneable

2y↑2

Well, that money from the show means a little more to him now.

@ilikebacon860

2y↑1

Well said

@AtomicMushroomz

2y↑5

@deadlyoneable He was already worth a shit load of money before the reunion so money wasn't a factor really.

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@jerryhamer

I was around 12 years old on a ride at an Octoberfest when I first heard a guns and roses song. Fell in love right then. First tape I ever bought. Appetite for destruction

@Carnux

at first I was worried something terrible happened to him but as the video ends everything seems to be pretty fine for him. all good and thank you for the updates :)

@jodiross7509

50w↑1

Played november rain at my dads funeral november 2022. Couldnt believe his voice at lisa marie funeral but i agree he is a legend and at one time held the record for WIDEST vocal range maybe he still does. Still love me some axl, guns n roses, and their music ❤

@user-ih1kp1rc9h

48w

Hello Jodi,
how're you doing?
Your comments caught my attention
and that is why I am reaching out to you.
Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you!
It's nice meeting you here.

@cedricross2991

1y↑6

I was living in L.A in the late 80's and got to see Axl and guns 3× around 1991. It was the Use you Illusion tour. I must say that those were some of the best shows I have ever seen!!!! What a great performance!!! Love ya Axl, Keep on ROCKIN!!!!

@grodriguez285

I went to that your too. Motorhead was the third act. LA Coloseum and The Rowe Bowl. They called it The Monsters of Rock tour. It was the also the tour for use your illusion.

@patrickriley2983

2y↑1

I saw GnR at Hammerjacks in Baltimore in the early 80's before they blew up. I think they were opening for a band called EZO. After GnR played, I barely even noticed EZO. I was center stage right up front. Turns out that Slash had been drinking at the bar right next to me before they went on, top hat and all. Anybody who remembers Hammerjacks knows that dressing up was not unusual. I had no idea he was in the band at the time. In their day, they were one of the best live acts ever. So much talent in that band. You don't see that much anymore.

@6moonsofsaturn

1y↑1

So proud of all my fellow fans in this comment section. 🤘

@javierservigon

2y↑65

If you don't think he was the coolest then you probably weren't 16 and angry when they came up... he seems to have mellowed down through the years, which is a good thing in his case. Not many rock stars have as many issues as this guy and to actually make it through is his biggest accomplishment.

@lutherheggs451

2y↑2

Maynard James Keenan is a faaaarrrrr and above, worlds better singer.

@lewismckenzie236

2y↑8

He came from an incredibly fucked up background so it's hardly surprising he was a nightmare to deal with.

What people don't ever talk about is that he is very loyal and generous to those around him.

The Halloween parties he used to throw for kids despite having none of his own are the stuff of legend.

He absolutely deserved some of the shit he got in the past but that was 20/30 years ago. He isn't like that anymore. If anything he's a shy near pension age guy.

@youknowwhoyouare2269

Tldr @Lewis Mckenzie

@elijahdoom568

I was 15 and angry when they came up, and I definitely don't think he's the coolest. I do love that first album, though lol

@LeeO2011

@Lewis Mckenzie where can i read more about this?

@CunningStuntsGoFast

1y↑2

saw them last year and he sounds great . he came closest to the album ( wich is fn 35 years ago) out of all the artists ive seen live and i seen a few

@douglasmijangos3327

2y↑15

I seen them live a few years back .. he was still singing pretty good .. Seeing him on the Piano and play November Rain was so awesome.. and Slash rocking out the solos 🔥🎸 I loved it

@joecascio2073

34w↑1

I’m impressed that he’s still here!!! That lifestyle would’ve killed 95% of us..

@siphotheguy1870

1y↑1

I remember going to the Governor's Ball festival in New York some years ago. G&R where headlining but I wasn't all that interested in seeing them because I had traveled from the UK with a very specific list of bands I was to see. We landed up watching G&R anyway and I am really glad we did. Axl and Co put on a great show.

@c.r.8666

37w↑1

I've loved G&R since they started! As far as Axl goes, he probably blew his great one of a kind voice out over the years! Also, people grow old! Slash still can shred a guitar guitar! Love them all! 🖤

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