# Axl Rose believes the show must go on. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 26, 2018, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112 "2018-11-26T16:21:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/1 "2018-11-26T16:21:48Z")
Tough performance by Axl. Even his bandmates were impressed that he gutted it out. That’s the work ethic most musicians live by. Never disappoint the fans. Duff McKagan, GNR’s bass player gives more insight. > > **[Guns N' Roses show cut short after Axl Rose falls severely ill](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/guns-n-roses-show-cut-short-after-axl-rose-falls-severely-ill)** > > Guns N’ Roses had to end a show in Abu Dhabi on Sunday after frontman Axl Rose reportedly became too sick to perform. However, despite his severe illness, the singer was able to power through and perform for a long time before having to call it... > [@](#): > > “They’ve got me on IVs and a bunch of injections, because I got sick today, I’ve been throwing up for the last five hours,” Rose tells the crowd. “So, instead of canceling, I’m going to do the best show we can do for you!” > According to Billboard, Rose was able to maintain himself for roughly 20 songs of a planned 28-song set. However, the “Sweet Child O’Mine” singer eventually tapped out and the band cut the show short. ---
**Author:** ![Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/channing_idaho_banks/32/250_2.png) [@Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Channing_Idaho_Banks)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/2 "2018-11-26T17:11:02Z")
It has been claimed that crowd cheer has greater restoritive power than however many millions of dollars: > [@](#): > > Bassist Duff McKagan didn’t mince words while posting his admiration for his bandmate’s showmanship despite how sick he was. > > “Thank you Abu Dhabi! @axlrose pulled a damn miracle…the man was beyond ill, and pulled off something I’ve never seen in my 40 yrs of playing. You all pulled him thru. Til next time,” he wrote on Twitter. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/3 "2018-11-26T17:13:23Z")
“Work ethic” and “rock performer” aren’t usually concepts you think of as overlapping, but I guess those without a strong work ethic never make it as far as Rose. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/4 "2018-11-26T17:41:37Z")
😃 Axl is older and more responsible now. He had a different lifestyle back in the early days. A lot of parties and uh, ladies. ---
**Author:** ![Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/les_espaces_du_sommeil/32/308_2.png) [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/5 "2018-11-26T19:15:55Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > “Work ethic” and “rock performer” aren’t usually concepts you think of as overlapping, but I guess those without a strong work ethic never make it as far as Rose. You may not think they overlap at first but any artist or sport star who not only reach the highest levels in their trade, but also stay there for decades need at least _some_ work ethics. I’d bet it’s _an awful lot_ of it for most. ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/6 "2018-11-26T21:45:19Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > “Work ethic” and “rock performer” aren’t usually concepts you think of as overlapping, but I guess those without a strong work ethic never make it as far as Rose. The entire guns and roses crew were deeply dysfunctional during their heyday. Axl rose would storm off set and cancel shows all the time. I’m surprised the band held it together back then. I guess he got treated for his borderline personality disorder, which is good. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/7 "2018-11-26T21:56:36Z")
> [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](#): > > You may not think they overlap at first but any artist or sport star who not only reach the highest levels in their trade, but also stay there for decades need at least _some_ work ethics. I’d bet it’s _an awful lot_ of it for most. [Truth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4VpE-0zitU): > [@Cypress Hill](#): > > People see rock stars, you know what I’m sayin’? But you still try to get out > More like everybody else, you know, its a fun job, but its still a job. > … ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/8 "2018-11-27T01:20:01Z")
And _then_ you get money for nothing and chicks for free. ---
**Author:** ![Banquet\_Bear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/banquet_bear/32/373_2.png) [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/9 "2018-11-27T02:01:25Z")
…one of the more impressive things about Axel Rose is his commitment to using " n’ " instead of “and” in every single one of his tweets. [Example](https://twitter.com/axlrose/status/1061437858878230528). > [@Axel](#): > > Um…actually…it’s a lack of federal funding that’s at the “root” of the purported forest mismanagement. Only a demented n’ truly pathetic individual would twist that around n’ use a tragedy to once again misrepresent facts for attempted public/political gain at other’s expense ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/10 "2018-11-27T02:35:26Z")
Let’s go to the quarry and throw stuff down there! that’s easy to make happen with keyword substitutions. Just set your phone computer/tablet to substitute **n’** every time you type **n** or **and** or whatever. Still, I admit that I do admire that kind of commitment. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/11 "2018-11-27T20:59:54Z")
[Moderating] **Snowboarder Bo** , I have shortened your quote of lyrics, so as to comply with fair use of copyrighted materials. ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/12 "2018-11-28T02:17:28Z")
On the other hand, maybe Axl has a contract that has heavy penalties if he misses a show. He was notorious for that in the past. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/13 "2018-11-28T02:36:31Z")
Yeah, it only took him HOW long to get _Chinese Democracy_ out? And don’t forget what happened when Guns N’ Roses went on tour with Metallica. When they played Montreal, James Hetfield suffered serious burns in a pyrotechnics accident, and Metallica had to cut their set early. But GNR couldn’t go on because Axl was late. He finally shows up, but only played a few songs, claiming his throat hurt. Riots ensued throughout the city. He refused to attend GNR’s induction to the Rock And Roll HOF, plus he pitched a fit when _Guitar Hero_ featured Slash on the edition of “Welcome to the Jungle.” Yeah, he’s a real class act. ---
**Author:** ![Penfeather](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penfeather/32/384_2.png) [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-rose-believes-the-show-must-go-on/825112/14 "2018-11-28T03:22:04Z")
> [@Sam\_Stone](#): > > On the other hand, maybe Axl has a contract that has heavy penalties if he misses a show. He was notorious for that in the past. Welcome to his contract He’s got no-show fees