Do you think My Chemical Romance is similar to how Guns N Roses was in the late 80's?

Question

FYI, before you answer, I think Guns N Roses is a far better band.

But on other matters, do you think MCR is similar to GnR, at least in fanhood and they way they work and perform, etc.?

GnR had a ridiculous teen fanbase. So does MCR.
GnR had the a-hole named Axl. MCR has Gerard Way.
GnR exploded onto the scene with one album. So did MCR.
And other by-the-ways.

Don't judge talent, since GnR dominates in that category. Unless you have a good argument, let's all agree Guns N Roses is far better on talent.

But on other things, does MCR have similarities to GnR?
And, will they be recognized in the future like GnR?

Just some food for thought.

Answer 1

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Hmm, when you put it that way, I agree. But soundwise, not really. For the record, I agree, GNR pwns MCR.

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Question kinda went in the wrong way... But GnR still owns MCR.

Answer 2

Whoa! Man are you kidding?! MCR being compard to GNR? MCR must be very flattened then! Very very very flattened. MCR is no match with Slash, as well as the entire band. The earlier bands are better than what we had today. No way, I'm sorry but no similarity dude, none at all. Based on what I observed in our music nowadays, it's just all great in the beginning, but time will come and a new breed of artist will come into limelight, again, you'll cheer for them, up to the point that what's left on you is the memory of the previous artist that you admired the most.
Today's music is different. Well-known artists in the past are considered as a legend. To become a legend, you must prove something. I don't think MCR belongs to that category. I'm sorry for their fans, but wait for the time of their band's breakup or sudden disappearance into limelight.
Peace!

=D

Answer 3

I'm not into either band, but even I see many basic differences:

-G'n'R fans weren't looking to be "saved". They just wanted to rock.

-GnR, to my knowledge, weren't riding on a fashion trend. (mcr are totally cashing in on the goth/emo thing)

-I have no recollection of GnR fans being SO obsessive.

Answer 4

wow. I've been saying this forever and none of my friends would listen to me! They'd always say "But they're Guns n Roses! You can't compare them to MCR!" Umm, yes I can.
And yes, I agree, MCR and GnR were/are very dramatic and slightly... controversial(?) on stage. Lets just say that aleays put on a show. :)
And something to add to what you said about Axl and Gerard: both were hugely affected by their band's rapid rise to fame. This obviously affected everyone in the bands, but it seems like it affected the frontmen most. It caused them to ward themselves away from society and the fame. I don't know if I can elaborate, it's just an observation.

But there's a few things I'd have to disagree with...
GnR exploded onto the scene with their debut album. MCR's first album is hardly even known to its newer fans (sadly. it's such an amazing album. best of their's ever. nothing MCR ever does will ever be that good again.) Apetite for Destruction was GnR's best selling album ever, and I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love isn't even made anymore.
Also, of course, they're Guns N Roses for God's sake; they're legends and I know and recognise that, but I think My Chemical Romance is just as talented. Gerard's vocals are very unique, and Ray Toro is a guitar god (in my eyes atleast); but still, you have to admit that he is very talented, indeed. And Bob Bryar has grown so much in the short time that he's been playing with MCR; it's obvious he is going to progress even more through the next couple of years.
But, yes, Guns N Roses made breakthroughs (not that MCR hasn't, but...) in the rock industry and has forever changed it and influenced so many amazing bands of this generation, as well.

So yeah, does anyone have anything to say to that?
:)

[EDIT]
wow, everyone needs to stop tagging MCR with "trends" like "goth" and "emo". For someone answering a question about GnR, I would expect them to know their rock history quite well, and not misuse the term "emo". MCR is not "emo" or "goth", can we please settle on that?
& MCR is not following a trend. They have said from the very beginning, all it's about it communicating their music to people, to make a difference, to save lives. Which they have done, whether you'd like to admit it or not, they have saved lives and I'm living proof.
ok, thanks. :]

[EDIT]
Sure, TeslaGirl, I'd love to hear some more differences. & how about a real one this time. one that's not so much a matter of opinion, please. :]

Answer 5

I agree with MCRchick.
Mcr are much better then GnR and i dont care how many thumbs down i get for saying that!
Gerard has an awesome voice and he is not an A hole!, and the only reason mcr has such a large teen fanbase is because they are amazing and incredible and alot of teens just cant pass them up these days. Mcr will most probably go down in history as one of the best rock bands of our generation and they totally deserve all the recognition they get!.

Answer 6

NO! Guns n' Roses had talent! My Chemical Emos are garbage!they belong in the trash can!

Answer 7

without slash gnr would be nothing, damn we all know that at least people in mcr kno how to sing unlike axl..guitar i cant argue there...drums..hm cant argue there but cmon axl sounds like ****, sorry pplz dont get me wrong i love guns n roses, alot, and mcr, so im not rlly taking sides so cmon and eya i guess you can say they are sorta the same. good question though. :)

Answer 8

no wayyyy...
they are both good bands...BUT my chem is better...
and they don't really play a similar type of music...same genre, different type of it though.

Answer 9

BUT...
MCR is overrated and boring, neither of which the original GNR was/is. GNR is legendary, MCR isn't.

Answer 10

No because MCR got famous world wide when the black parade was released

Answer 11

haha i love how people use the "emo" thing. they dont even know what emo is then. Yeah i kinda do see the similarilies. funny, i'd never even thought about this before...

Answer 12

Guns N Roses had NORMAL fans, all the stupid teeny bopper goth wannabes like MCR.

Answer 13

Nope. No similarities at all. GnR has talent and MCR doesn't. GnR is rock and MCR is pop wannabe rock crap. Would you like any other differences? I have plenty!

Answer 14

i disagree with everyone

first Gerard is not an a hole like Axl.
Gerard has ten times a better voice than axl and the only reason to me that GNR are good is because of slash with out slash they were nothing. but i guess in some way you can compare MCR and GnR both of them are going to be in rock history and stage wise...yeah they are both good performers

Answer 15

No Guns N Roses Was Kinda Normal And Classic My Chemical Romance Has A Difference Some Metal Some Rock And Hard Rock Its All Different And The Fans Are Different Also.