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The Feud Between Axl Rose and Vince Neil: A Rock and Roll Clash For The Ages

I know Vince Neil looks like shit these days… As you can see in the above video, Axl Rose vs Vince Neil mades serious headlines in the 90s. Even boxing promoter Don King wanted to promote a match between the two rock stars! If you don’t want to watch the entire video. Here’s a short recap of the event between our two belligerents.

Rock music history is filled with legendary feuds that have captivated fans around the world. One such feud that rocked the music scene involved Axl Rose, the frontman of Guns ‘N Roses, and Vince Neil, the lead vocalist of Mötley Crüe. This clash between two iconic rock legends brought excitement, controversy, and intense media attention. In this blog post, we will delve into the origins of their feud, the incidents that fueled their animosity, and the aftermath that unfolded.

During the 1980s, the music industry witnessed the rise of several prominent bands, including Mötley Crüe and Guns ‘N Roses. Vince Neil fronted Mötley Crüe, a band that gained fame with their dynamic performances and chart-topping hits. Meanwhile, Axl Rose led Guns ‘N Roses, a group that exploded onto the scene in 1988 with their groundbreaking debut album, “Appetite For Destruction“.

The feud between Axl Rose and Vince Neil can be traced back to an incident in 1989. At the MTV Music Awards Ceremony, Mötley Crüe members presented Guns ‘N Roses with awards for Best Group and Best Metal Video. However, after the ceremony, Vince Neil stayed behind and confronted Guns ‘N Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin, who had allegedly hit Neil’s wife earlier. This confrontation resulted in a physical altercation, with Vince Neil sucker-punching Stradlin backstage.

Following the altercation, tensions between Axl Rose and Vince Neil escalated. Axl Rose vehemently defended his bandmate and threatened Vince Neil, vowing to settle the score. In a televised interview on MTV in 1990, Vince Neil responded to Rose’s threats, stating that he was ready to confront him and settle their differences.

The feud between Axl Rose and Vince Neil captivated the media and fans alike. The clash between two rock icons garnered significant attention, generating headlines and fueling public interest. While the feud had its roots in a specific incident, it represented a clash of personalities and egos, adding to the drama surrounding these two bands.

Over time, the feud between Axl Rose and Vince Neil gradually subsided. As years passed, the intensity of their animosity waned, and both artists focused on their respective careers and personal lives. Although they may never be close friends, they have moved beyond their feud and have pursued their musical endeavors independently. Despite the tumultuous past, the legacy of Axl Rose and Vince Neil will forever be intertwined in the annals of rock history.

From a personal point of view, Guns N’ Roses and Mötley Crüe are two of my top 3 bands of all time. But I have a grudge against Axl Rose too.
Here are two modern-era reasons why you should wear an Vince Neil’s Anti-Axl shirt too.

1. He destroyed the very best band of all time. Firing Steven Adler and forcing Izzy, Duff and Slash to quit due to his shenanigans (claiming 100% ownership of Guns N’ Roses) and overall shitty attitude. Thus transforming Guns N’ Roses into the Axl Rose Band, then a nostalgia act with too many members/employees and very few that matter (Axl, Duff and Slash).
2. Making us, their his fans, wait 15 years for the horrendous Chinese Democracy. Which doesn’t sound like GNR at all. A million miles away from their earth-shattering debut album Appetite For Destruction. It seems that all our favorite bands of our glorious 80s and 90s have an expiration date. Mötley Crüe after Dr. Feelgood; MetallicA after And Justice For All… and Guns N’ Roses after ? – let’s be generous – Spaguetti Incident.

Our way to protest:

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Nikki Sixx wearing a Guns N’ Roses Appetite For Destruction shirt and Axl Rose wearing a Mötley Crüe Bad Boys shield shirt.
Believe it or not, those are real pics from when both lead singers were on better terms.