I agree with Beth about GN'R - why not just rename the group? I'm sure it's because Axl still thinks the name sells. But the GN'R "tour" of 2003 was a disaster and cancelled after just a few dates. Hell, the Velvet Revolver band is more GN'R (3 ex Gunners) than the current "GN'R."

I also agree with TIS - once the singer leaves, it changes something. Not that I'm big fans of these groups, but Deep Purple and Black Sabbath were never the same after their original singers left. Plus Van Halen kind of turned into a soap opera for a while. First it was all the turmoil with DLR leaving. Then they fired Sammy or Sammy quit, depending who you believe. Then they had that horrible guy from Extreme for one album. Then Dave & Sammy toured together - that could have been funny if anyone would have went to the shows.