| Guns N' Roses Cancels Show Over Drinking Law? |
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November 10, 2006
Axl Rose
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Guns N' Roses reportedly canceled their show in Portland, Maine on Monday night because they were told by state fire marshals that they could not drink on stage. Inspectors from the fire marshal's office apparently gave the band the no-drinking order when they came to check out the pyrotechnics that were planned for the show, because state law prohibits performers from drinking while on stage. G N' R then issued a statement saying they were axing the show "due to limitations imposed by local fire marshals."
On the band's Web site, a spokesperson commented, "Axl and the band are very unhappy about not being able to play for the fans in Portland but have been advised after several meetings with local fire marshals Nelson Collins and Bob Cadigan that they have made it impossible for the band to perform their show to the usual high standards that their fans deserve. More importantly, we have been informed that officials intend to enforce rules and regulations that should not and do not apply in this venue. Our production manager and crew have been in this building with Clay Aiken and Green Day and none of the restrictions imposed on Guns N’ Roses were experienced by those artists. It is our opinion that they are going out of their way to target and single out Guns N' Roses and the band's loyal fans. Following consultation with the band's manager, agent and promoter, it was felt that it was best to cancel the show. It is a regrettable decision, but it is of paramount importance that our fans have the best experience possible without being harassed and threatened."
Axl and company reportedly wanted to drink beer and wine during the performance. On Tuesday, the day after the canceled show, Axl himself posted a message online that reads, "I would like to apologize to all of the fans in Maine for the show not happening last night. 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 [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."
He added, "The professionals around me felt that Portland was a potentially explosive situation that could have had a somewhat similar result based on the behavior of the two aforementioned fire marshals (it's not my first barbecue!) had the fans been given entry to the building and the show started. In respect of these opinions, our fans, the people of Portland, and the bands scheduled to play with us that night, unfortunately the only sensible decision was not to take that chance."
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