Originally Posted by
Topkat
None of us knows what really happened between them, so I can't really comment on who is right or wrong or an asshole, whatever, but I just feel that Axl explained himself in his letter. If he wants nothing to do with the R&R HOF, that is his choice. Many feel that it is a joke anyway. I mean there is a huge roster of bands that should be in the R&R HOF and aren't.
Maybe I am not as big a fan of G&R as some of you are. I have only seen them live once, but it was an iconic show at the Ritz. To me Axl was the show & the main attraction of G&R. I can see some having a lot of devotion/ respect for Slash, but to me the others can easily be replaced, most especially Adler. I do feel sorry for him, as he has had the health issues, but he has especially lately publicly trashed Axl and the band.
Many have said it is disrespectful to the fans to not show up or perform at the induction, but Axl has never really respected the fans, so this is no shock to me.I don't really think it is a cry for attention from Axl.
I am not really defending him, but I can somehow understand it.