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I talked to Duff McKagan right after it was announced GnR was getting in and he had the same issues. He wanted his kids to sit at his table and the -- (edited)

Posted by jnine Apr 10 '16, 09:48

asked for thousands of dollars. He wasn't happy and felt it was a corporate money grab instead of an honor. He said he was attending just for the fans. I talked to him again after Cleveland and be said the whole experience of that week ending up meaning a lot to him and he was glad he did it. I did notice his kids were not at his table, but at a cheaper one in the back.

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From what I've read over the last few days it sounds ridiculous how they treat the artists they're honoring. - Krusty Apr 10, 10:17 4
- It's not like they don't make a ton of money on the broadcast and recording rights. That why NWA didn't perform. They didn't want to sign over the -- (edited) - jnine Apr 10, 10:39 3
  - Can't blame them. -- nm - Krusty Apr 10, 10:48 2
    - 100%. Gotta keep those rights. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 10, 12:29
    - agreed -- nm - Beaker Apr 10, 11:12

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I talked to Duff McKagan right after it was announced GnR was getting in and he had the same issues. He wanted his kids to sit at his table and the -- (edited)

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