Another Press Release by Axl Rose: In Response to Dr Pepper's Announcement

[bz]

We are surprised and very happy to have the support of Dr Pepper with our album "Chinese Democracy," as for us, this came totally out of the blue. If there is any involvement with this promotion by our record company or others, we are unaware of such at this time. And as some of Buckethead's performances are on our album, I'll share my Dr Pepper with him.

-Axl Rose.

[Warrior]

This is the same one.

[bz]

not really?

[Warrior]

not really?

Oh, I thought you were saying in the title that it was another response from Axl regarding the Dr. Pepper announcement....when in fact this is the only response he has had thus far.

[anahiderose]

hahaha i start to like you again Axl 


so, what are the rumors this year??

[Bill Bailey]

GnRdaily scored an interview with the PR person at Dr. Pepper! LOL

Exclusive Interview with Greg Artkop from Dr. Pepper!!

With all the talk right now regarding the Dr. Pepper challenge, we at GnrDaily decided to reach out to the corporate folks at the company and see exactly what they have in mind. Greg Artkop the Director of Corporate Communications for Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, the parent company of Dr. Pepper, was kind enough to take a few minutes with me to answer some questions.

Big Pat: There is a tremendous buzz right now with regards to the Dr. Pepper
challenge. What brought this on?

Greg Artkop: Dr Pepper believes the world needs more GN'R. We wanted to do our part
to get Chinese Democracy out of the studio and into our iPods.

Big Pat: On the GN’R official web site, Axl responded to the challenge, quite
quickly in fact! To fans that was a surprise. Did you read his response?
If so could you comment on it?

Greg Artkop: We were extremely pleased that Axl responded so quickly -- and favorably
-- to our offer. I guess we'll have to expand to include a Dr Pepper
for Buckethead. That was an interesting and unexpected bonus!

Big Pat: How far is Dr. Pepper willing to go with this challenge? Is there a
possibility of commercials? Or concert sponsorships? Or would you go as
far as an album tie in?

Greg Artkop: If Dr Pepper is approached to support the release we'll definitely
consider it.

Big Pat: Has your company gone as far as developing a plan to carry out the
distribution of their product should the album actually be released this
year? If so and you can share what is it?

Greg Artkop: If the album is released in 2008, everyone will have the opportunity to
download a coupon for a free Dr Pepper from our website.

Big Pat: Has anyone from your company had contact with Guns N' Roses
management or with Axl himself regarding the challenge?

Greg Artkop: We heard from GNR management regarding the challenge. They were
surprised about the offer but supportive of our efforts as you can tell
from Axl's response.

Big Pat: I’m sure our readers want to know, are you a Guns N' Roses fan? If
so do you have a favorite song?

Greg Artkop: Big GN'R fan. Not enough room to list all my faves but my favorite GN'R
song is still "Welcome to the Jungle." And thanks to Guitar Hero III,
I've learned that you haven't lived until you've played it on a plastic
guitar. Adrenaline kicks in every time I hear it!

Big Pat: Have you visited our web site GnrDaily.com? If so, what do you think of it?

Greg: Yes, it rocks!

Big Pat: Thanks for your time Greg, I really appreciate it.

Greg Artkop: My pleasure.


Source: GnrDaily.com

[iHATE]

well, this is nu

[anahiderose]

lol kool b-)

[Queenie]

chinese democracy's comin'. i'm gettin' a free dr. pepper for it oh yeah