But, they may have been slightly disappointed, had they witnessed a good portion of the crowd taking leave right after the opening band. Could such an action be caused by an underlying doubt in Aerosmith's ability to perform on stage? Yes, it could, and, admittingly , I felt the same. That is, until they proved me However, the more prob wrong. -able cause was that the opening band was, and is in- deed, the hottest touring band around. In fact, already crowned the "Led Zepplin of the 1990 's" Guns and Roses have recently been basking in the glory of Rock'n'Roll stardom. Since the release of their debut album, Aitetite For Destruction, and their recent- "Sweet Child '0 Mine" #1 hit, this band has been well on their was in carving their niche in rock history. The musicis raw and raunchy, providing swift beats, in- volved bass lines an d both rythmic and melalicguitar cliffs enjoyable to any rock'n'roll listener. Singer W. Axl Rose belts out a tune with a harsh, brash pitch which coin- cides almost electrify- ingly with the music. Other members of the band include, guitarists Slash andlzzy Stradlin', bass- ist Duff "Rose" McKagen and drummer Steve Adler. When "Guns" caneon, the rush to the stage was like Blitzkrieg as the band ripped through tunes offof "Appetite", such "Your Crazy", It's So Easy", "Mr. Brownstone", "Paradise City", the #1 "Sweet Child '0 Mine", and their ultimate crowd pleaser, "Welcome to the Jungle." They also performed a various assortment of songs from a soon-to-be re-released EP entitled Life Like a Suicide and a new liveEP which will include highlights form the recent tour. in particular, called "Patience", is a ballad- type song which is sure to be a' hit. "Guns" plays fast and furious with no-holds barred. Thet are dirty, sleazy and even a little (okay a lotta) profane in their ways, but they're not afraid to slow down when the time is right, and they'remore than willing to speak out for what they believe and feel. In fact, when the crowd got too pushy, (as Hetal fans tend to be), and they could see people were get- the band left the ting hurt, stage in disgust until the crowd would cooperate and take a few steps back. When they returned, Axl announced in his scratchy voice,"Two people were crushed to death at our last show in London, and we don't want that to happen to. any of you." This only shows that "Guns" also cares somewhat for the fans who come to see the show, which is more than many bands can It is this "young and hungry" attitude whichwas put Guns and Roses on top, and is making them the rock pioneers of today. this attitude which rocket— ed Aerosmith to that point at one time. But somewhere along the line they lost it, and even now with their emergence on the rock scene althouh highly impressive for those who see them in concert, they still can't seem to break the doubt in the minds of many music lovers on their ability to deliver. One song Perhaps Aerosmith can learn a few pointers from their younger counterparts and maybe relearn a little of that attitude, so as to regain the confidence of their listeners. drip from his instrument like rain, and Plant wails away in top form while Drummer John Bonnham and Bassist John Paul Jones keep the song together. The first side is closed by "Out on the Tiles", a solid rocker whem guitar and bass Led Zeppelin's third album play in unison off of the drums is one of their most and vocals during the verses, underrated. Although few then unite for the choruses : regard it as essential Zep, The mood of the second side it does contain a few is in sharp contrast to that classics and demonstrates of the first, being mostly the musical versatility of acoustic in character. " the band. The first song is "Gallows Pole"begins with a the metal classic "Immigrant lamenting vocal backed by Song." Robert Plant's acoustic guitar for two primordeal howls and Viking verses until Page breaks imagery have influenced into some fingerpicked banjo scores of: la , :evy metal bands playing, followed by the who incorporate Medieval crashing entrance of the drums subject matter and atmos- and Bass, This is followed by here into their acts. The n Tangerine," whichcontains a mein guitar riff has heen short , yet haunting guitar copied by many bands. such solo and same effective slide as Whitesnake in "Still -guitar during the choruses. of the Night". and That's the Way" is another Heart in "Barracuda". "Friends",acoustic song followed by the with its blend of acoustic guitar and strings, plodding "Bron-yr-Aaur"Stomp" The last song on the album is displays Jimmy Page's titled "Mats off to (Roy) affinity for manic guitar Harper," and is bizarre parts with a brooding blues number in which Plant backing. "Friends" ends sings an electronically with a synthesized drone treated impression of which leads into the upbeat bluesman Robert Johnson's "Celebration Day". Another ----- -- "Shake 'em on Down." Zeppelin classic that can be Although not as popular as heard live on the album is many of the band's other "The Song Remains the Same" albums, Led Zeppelin 111 is which many regard as the of the same caliber as their best of the band's many best. blues cumbers, notes seem to by John Meyer WYefiYcilW V6,6A',441W It was ur774 -- 71
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