Guns N’ Roses Guns N’ Roses/Home Videos 1989-1991

GUNS N’ ROSES became a phenomenon as the darling of the times. A private shot that shows the true figure of the band is to be released. This work is a collection of home video footage of the backstage of GUNS N’ ROSES from 1989 to 1991, when they changed the world. It was taken by cameraman Robert John. This cameraman has been involved with the band since the HOLLWOOD ROSE era and is also known as the author of “GUNS N’ ROSES: THE PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY”. He was a close associate of the band, and was sometimes even more involved than the members. The footage is full of scenes that he witnessed. The footage is literally a “private shot”. From the original five members seriously rehearsing, to jamming in the studio, their true faces on tour, just killing time, and historic riots, the true figure is shown! It is filled with a variety of footage, such as “Leaving Norway”. The members who visited Norway were packed into a small car and traveled there, drunk and playing with Viking goods they had brought back from Norway. Apparently, the Viking looked like James Hetfield (I wonder why), and he laughed out loud at his impersonation of “Enter Sandman.” Then, in the hotel hallway, Axl Rose was dancing ballet in just his underwear, and in between stage settings, Slash was riding a bicycle through the audience and on the stage (of course he fell over). At the airport, a surreal scene unfolded where rock stars in stage costumes were hanging on to the straps of a bus, and at the baggage claim, Axl rode on a conveyer belt and disappeared behind a rubber curtain… (and was picked up by an attendant). The everyday lives of the silly rock kids were shown one after another. Since the cameraman is a personal friend of mine, there were plenty of off-scenes. Izzy Stradlin was playing on a motorbike with his girlfriend (?), and Axl was trying to ride a buggy (and he fell over, too). He also boards with Axel when he is looking at a military plane with interest. Of course, there are serious scenes, too, and we can be with him in the room where Axel, who has a broken leg, has his leg in a cast and is checking with the people involved to see how much he can move (in this scene, AC/DC is playing at full volume. He probably never dreamed that he would sing himself in 2016). Even more decisive is the scene at the scene of the “St. Louis Riots” in 1991, a major incident in the history of GUNS N’ ROSES. It all started when Axel found an audience member taking photos without permission during the performance of “Rocket Queen”. Axel tells the security guard at the scene to stop, but the security guard ignores Axel and does nothing, so Axel, who is angry, jumps into the audience (at the security guard?) and punches him. Axel returns to the stage and tells the security guard, “You useless piece of shit! I’m going home,” and the show ends. The audience at the scene was angry at this sudden end to the show. The booing escalated to a riot, and riot police were called in. The riot turned into a big riot with 80 injured, 16 arrested, and $1.2 million in damages. This work shows how the booing turned into a riot. The handy camera footage from behind the stage shows the tension of the staff, who thought, “This is bad.” At first, in a sulky and chaotic mood, cup-like objects are thrown onto the stage, but then metallic sounds of destruction ring out in the venue, and metal chairs, iron pipes, and even boards fly through the air. An announcement is made to try to calm the crowd, but it has the opposite effect, and the screams and shouts that tear silk are mixed together, and the staff rush to get the members to escape. Furthermore, the angry crowd begins to climb onto the stage, and they are pushed back with water cannons to stop them. As the water cannon vs. chair attack argument continues, even the security guards become in danger and are forced to leave all their equipment and sets behind. It’s a scene of carnage…or rather, like a battlefield. When they all decide “it’s too late” and leave, the mood is like a retreating army in a war, and the guts of the audience who hold out and finally occupy the stage are like those of a war photographer. The camera also shows the venue after the commotion has died down, but even then, sirens are running through the city and helicopters are flying overhead. Then, in front of our eyes, the stage is a pile of rubble, as if it had been hit by a tsunami or earthquake. The scene of a historic incident unfolds before our eyes, including the expressions of the staff who can only laugh helplessly at their loss. The serious rehearsals, the jamming with Sebastian Bach, the laughing and playing, and the carnage of a riot. All of these were the true identity of the “phenomenon.” A masterpiece of private footage that lets you stand next to some of the most amazing figures in rock history, in the same room and at the same venue. More than simply fulfilling the wishes of fans, this is a film that also captures the “power” of rock itself. GUNS N’ ROSES – ROBERT JOHN’S HOME VIDEOS 1989-1991 (DVD) (73:37) 1. Rehearsal 1989 *Studio rehearsal 2. Duff tells a joke *Video commentary 3. GNR Canada customs *A scene from the airport? Dated home video 6/6/91 4. Axl gets a new toy　※Axl flips over in a buggy5. GNR Skid Row jamming backstage　※Sebastian Bach and Paranoid6. Leaving Norway　※Axl dancing in just his underwear in the hotel hallway8. Izzy’s R&R　※Dog and bike9. Izzy & Duff warming up　※Duff playing with the drums10. This is how Axl surfs!　※Axl surfing on the baggage claim at the airport11. Slash brings his bike out on tour　※Slash rides his bike through the venue and falls over12. Axl in World War II plane　※Axl exploring a military plane13. Axl gets in the ring early　※Axl gets in a cast, the loud Highway To Hell, Touch Too Much14. Going through customs in Sweeden *Airport bus, rock outfit 15. The St. Louis riot – Part 1 (Riverport Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights 2nd July 1991) *Major riot 16. The St. Louis riot – Part 2 and aftermath (Riverport Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights 2nd July 1991) *Major riot COLOUR NTSC Approx.74min.