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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 2006 4:00 PM

Axl Rose's Guns N' Roses has cancelled their Portland, ME, show because Maine is crazy. They don't let performers drink on stage.

During a routine inspection to assess and plan pyrotechnics, the band was informed by state fire marshals that Maine state law prohibits performers from drinking on stage. The fire marshalls later learned that then state law prohibits Gn'R from performing.

On the Guns N' Roses website, Axl tells his side of the story:

"It was important for us to play there and it is a shame that what should have been a great night for all of us was not possible due to the actions of two people," said Rose, referring to the fire marshals.

"I agree with, and ultimately take responsibility for, the end decision not to jeopardize the safety of the fans, the crews, the bands and myself as a result of the methods of these particularly draconian authorities," Rose's statement said. "We hope to find another way to play for you in the future."

Maine is safe from a crappy, sober Gn'R show.

Maybe Axl is suggesting a referendum to the state law with that closing statement, ie get your shit together Maine, then we'll talk.

The Cumberland County Civic Center, where the event was to take place, has issued a statement informing ticket holders that refunds can be claimed at the point of purchase.

Maine, do you even know me?

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Comments

FridgeMagnet

Chicago, IL

November 2004

NOV 10, 2006 04:04 PM

i would like Axl Rose 80% more if he would get rid of the cornrows.

Margot_Dent

Los Angeles, CA

February 2004

NOV 10, 2006 04:05 PM

wow, what a douchebag.

have fun sg burlesque girls

sketchless

Windsor, ON

April 2006

NOV 10, 2006 04:08 PM

Drink as in....no water or no alcohol?

FridgeMagnet

Chicago, IL

November 2004

NOV 10, 2006 04:11 PM

Melrose said:
Drink as in....no water or no alcohol?

srsly?

kinghell

Portland, OR

July 2003

NOV 10, 2006 04:13 PM

I still don't understand why G n' R didn't do what 99% of other bands do when confronted with the same situation, and that's drink liquor out of unmarked bottles, or disguise it in Coke cans or whatever. Does Axl need to drink his Jaeger out of an actual Jaeger bottle so we know just how fuckin' crazy he is?

kinghell

Portland, OR

July 2003

NOV 10, 2006 04:14 PM

Melrose said:
Drink as in....no water or no alcohol?

No, that's insane. They mean no drinking alcohol on stage.

arctcknight

Turtle Creek, PA

February 2004

NOV 10, 2006 04:21 PM

(im probably going to get blasted for this but oh well.) So let me get this straight sg cancels their shows to go open for a band who's leader is notorious for canceling shows for ridiculous reasons. sounds like an awesome plan.

FridgeMagnet

Chicago, IL

November 2004

NOV 10, 2006 04:23 PM

KingHELL said:
I still don't understand why G n' R didn't do what 99% of other bands do when confronted with the same situation, and that's drink liquor out of unmarked bottles, or disguise it in Coke cans or whatever. Does Axl need to drink his Jaeger out of an actual Jaeger bottle so we know just how fuckin' crazy he is?

This might shed some light on that question.