Boston HeraldComedian Chris Gehrt is serious about getting Guns N’ Roses back together — as he should be. Ahead of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show April 14th, he’s trying to built momentum for a fan movement pushing the band to reunite. He’s going to fail. But I’m happy to lend him a hand.
Here’s the open letter he’s circulating:
Dear Guns N' Roses,
On Saturday April 14th 2012 you will be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. This gave a great hope to every GN'R fan on the planet for a one time reunion show. Our one and only chance to see the original lineup on stage together again , if only for five minutes. Something we’ve been told for years would never happen. Rumors swirled, the band denied, and the fans prayed. It will always be okay because you never promised us anything.
With less than 2 weeks before the induction, the fans are watching as our reunion hopes start to disappear like Marty McFly’s family in a polaroid picture. Each day it seems like there is some new story about how there has been no communication, nobody knows what is required of them, nobody’s talking, and nobody really seems to care.
We care.
It would be easy for you to just show up, accept the induction, spend a few awkward minutes together at a podium and not talk again until somebody’s funeral. But this time we need more.
We are not trying to be selfish, God knows you have given us plenty of legendary songs, spectacular shows, and classic rock moments. You are sincerely the best rock band in the history of the world. All of your solo efforts and reincarnations of the group are awesome too. But I know even the current members of GN'R would love to see you guys on stage one more time.
Your music has inspired billions of people. Each one of you is still a fan inside. You loved Elton John, Aerosmith, Queen, Kiss, The Misfits, ELO and more. Please remember how great it feels to see your favorite band play.
We beg you to pick up the phone, grab your instruments, drag Izzy to Cleveland and play together.
You can make music history. Please do it. Give us one more memory. We deserve it.
We will continue to support you no matter what, but at the end of each concert Axl tells the crowd to “Not take [expletive] from anyone.” And that means ANYONE!
Sincerely,
Worldwide Guns N' Roses Fans.
God bless you Chris. It ain’t going to happen but it’s great to see you doing the lord’s work, or maybe it’s the devils work. Either way, I’m behind you.
