Guns and Roses October Of 1996 When Slash Walked Away
Axl Rose did not fire Slash from Guns and Roses, Slash left the band in 1996 due to differences with Rose.
Rock and roll fans saw cracks in Guns and Rose’s foundation when the band opened for the Rolling Stones on October 18th, 1996.
Guns and Roses opened for the Rolling Stones at the L.A. Coliseum. You would think that would be a highlight for any band. But that night, Axl said on stage.” If the band didn’t get their s*** together, it would be the last Bleep show you will ever see Guns and Roses.
Slash Decides To Exit The Band
Slash left Guns N’ Roses in late October 1996. He cited several reasons for his departure, including:
Creative differences: Slash and Axl Rose were unable to collaborate on an album
Personal differences: Slash had creative and personal differences with Paul Tobias
Slash was frustrated by Rose’s frequent lateness to concerts and alleged legal manipulation to gain control of the band
Slash was also affected by the departures of Steven Adler and Izzy Stradlin
Slash Goes On Larry King Live To Give His Reasons
Axl Rose wanted to reform Guns N Roses, and Slash did not want to go with that configuration. Here is an outtake of an interview with the legendary Larry King. I asked Slash to join, and they answered after 24 hours, I AM DONE!
Axl Tells Fans On Halloween The News
On Oct. 31, 1996, Axl Rose ended months of speculation by confirming Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash had left the lineup.
In my opinion, getting out of that toxic environment possibly saved Slash’s life. Slash went on to do his own thing with the band “Slash’s Snake Pit,” which features Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke, Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez, and former Jellyfish member Eric Dover on lead vocals.
After Snake Pit Slash put his efforts into Velvet Revolver.
Time Heals Almost All Wounds
After much speculation and rumors, fans finally got almost the reunion they wished for when Slash and McKagan returned to the lineup for GNR’s Not in This Lifetime tour in 2016.
This new version of the band has continued touring together, and even an album some said would never come out. Chinese Democracy was finally released.
Slash Has Continued To Say They Are Working On New Material
In May 2024, Slash said that the band was “trying” to make a new album. Let us hope they don’t take as long as the last album.
Wow These Acts Really Played Pine Knob Live In Concert
Pine Knob Music Theatre is an outdoor amphitheater with a Clarkston, Michigan mailing address. Built in the early 1970s, and got its name from the nearby Pine Knob ski area and golf course. Ranks as one of the top concert venues in the world.
The grand opening was back on June 25th, 1972 with its first show with a teen idol from the tv show, The Partridge Family. David Cassidy. David drew crowds of screaming teens all over the country as a solo artist. the seating compacity to start was 12,500.
One feature they had a pathway going right in the middle of the lawn section cutting it in half to a left and right side. Long cement retaining walls that cut through the hill were the logos of every artist or group that had performed there. In the 1980’s the wall was filled in to make more seating on the lawn and total seating to 15,000 fans.
Many musicians played Pine Knob for more than 20 years Eddie Money opened the concert season each May. Chicago appeared +80, more than any other act. Bob Seger has played more than 33 sold-out shows, including eight in a row in 1977. Kid Rock with ten consecutive sold-out shows.
Bob Seger at Pine Knob on 8-28- 1986
One thing artists find out is when it’s 11 pm. Pine Knob has a time curfew. If an artist plays past 11 pm they face a $1,000 fine for every minute they play over. The J.Geils band break that curfew many times.
Here are some of the bands that you may remember or not remember or surprised they Pine Knob Music Theater.
