*DUFF McKAGEN Hey this is Duff. I am here. Ask me questions.

*JOHN TAYLOR Hey this is John. I am making coffee, because I need to wake up. Stimulating questions please!

>lepremierbitch Duff, are the rumors true about you not being in GNR?

*DUFF McKAGEN I will not elaborate, but yes I am & everything is going to be cool as far as that is concerned.

>RH Is Guns N' Roses going to release something new soon?

*DUFF McKAGEN We are starting the record in February.

>JH Duff/John: Are Neurotic Outsiders going on a tour this Winter??

*DUFF McKAGEN Well, we are going to do what we can, when we can. Guns is doing a record so of course Matt & I will be in the studio for at least 3-4 weeks in February, but would like to tour as Neurotic Outsiders when & where we can.

>Tizzi John, do you still follow soccer like you use to when you were younger? I see that England has a big game coming up in February for World Cup qualification.

*JOHN TAYLOR No, I have never really been a big soccer fan. I like to watch when I turn on the TV. When I am in England, I like to go to games. I don't follow the leagues.

>lucky1 John, how's Atlanta?

*JOHN TAYLOR She is great.

>JH Duff, what are Axl's plans for GNR now?

*DUFF McKAGEN Ask AXL!

>comeundon John, how is the solo album doing in Japan?

*JOHN TAYLOR I had a great time promoting it. It's a first for me, but I can't compare it to anything that I have done before. It's just great to have it out there.

>Linda Duff, do you feel like you have to jump when Axl says to, or you are out?

*DUFF McKAGEN Absolutely not when it comes to AXL's permission. What was printed in Rolling Stone is incorrect & I'm pissed off about it.

>javafox Duff and John: Looking forward to another NO tour. What's up with Asia and the European festivals in the summer?

*JOHN TAYLOR We don't know. We would like to, but finishing the Guns' record will come first. At least I think that's the priority.

>Linda Duff, what's it like to work with Steve Jones who has always been kind of an idol to you?

*DUFF McKAGEN It's amazing working with Steve. It was really bizarre at first, but I tried to play it cool. I suppose to me it's like being some kid basketball player & all of a sudden playing on a team with Michael Jordan. That's the impact it had on me.

*JOHN TAYLOR What do people want for Christmas?

>cgrrl I would like a full sized Taylor under my tree.

>AtomPunk More NO music!

>lepremierbitch Long list.

>Chai Um... I want a trip to New Orleans to see NO.

>javafox I want a happy life.

*JOHN TAYLOR No stress is a great gift idea.

>comeundon John, what do you want for Christmas?

*JOHN TAYLOR I just got a new suit that I ordered in June, and it's a tuxedo evening suit. I have never owned one before, so I guess that's my X-mas present, really. And I want to get my studio finished, and lose 2 inches off my waist!

>CucFan How big is your waist?

*JOHN TAYLOR I am 34. I would like to be 32. It's a tight 34.

>RH Duff, Are you gonna do a solo album again, like you made "Believe in me?"

*DUFF McKAGEN Yes, I've actually started it two weeks ago.

>Elena4 Duff, what artist would you like to work with?

*DUFF McKAGEN Prince would great. I've already worked with Iggy so that was my be-all end-all. I'm playing in a band with Steve Jones, so I'm covered.

>Multiple I'm a singer, songwriter, poet, and musician myself. I was wondering how did you get over your first live performance(s)?

*DUFF McKAGEN I was so young, 14 when I performed. I think I probably drank, but I was nervous.

>cgrrl John, how did you feel about the death of Bernard Edwards?

*JOHN TAYLOR I was very sad. Not entirely surpassed.

>Chief1 Duff, what is Izzy Stradlin up to?

*DUFF McKAGEN Izzy is racing Porches up in the desert. He's cool.

>CucFan John, what do you think of Power Station's new album?

>javafox I think the new PS album SUCKS.

*JOHN TAYLOR The Power Station album is out everywhere but the US. You may want to call a store that specializes in imports. It's called "Living in Fear."

>lucky1 John, is the Power Station LP any good?

*JOHN TAYLOR Lucky, it's hard for me to say. I am so attached to it. I would have done things slightly different.

>RH Duff, do you want to play any other instrument, like drums or something?

*DUFF McKAGEN I do. I played drums on the first Fastbacks single & drums on The Farts Record. I also played drums on my solo record and on Gilby's record.

>TheBigFerret Duff/John, is Matt ever going to sing lead on a NO song?

*DUFF McKAGEN We wanted him to. He's actually the best singer in the band.

>SecondBitch John, are we ever going to see the video for "Feelings are Good?"

*JOHN TAYLOR There is one. I made it very cheaply in NYC 6 weeks ago. It will pop up somewhere. The album will be in stores at the end of January. It's got a different cover.

>Linda Duff, have you ever seen your web page, the Duff Dome?

*DUFF McKAGEN No, I haven't. I gotta get hip, man.

>Chai John, what type of Gibson is your bass. It's GORGEOUS!

*JOHN TAYLOR It's a basic Les Paul Gibson bass.

>TheBigFerret Duff, I once heard that you liked to play the smaller crowds rather than the large ones. What is so special about small venues?

*DUFF McKAGEN It's more intimate. It's just more realistic.

>Cynara JOHN: Any plans to ever come back to the B5 Palace so we can chase you around again?

*JOHN TAYLOR When the next B5 album is ready for release. In all honesty, I haven't put a lot of energy into the WWW site these last few months.

>cgrrl Duff & John, what do you think of record labels having their artists submit to drug testing?

*DUFF McKAGEN I think the drug testing is bullshit.

>sodapop What would you advise for a struggling new band? Go to LA like you did?

*DUFF McKAGEN If there's clubs to play, go play them . If not, you should go to a city. It's a scary thought, but if you are serious about music and you're young, why not?

>DUCK John, what are your future plans with Duran?????

*JOHN TAYLOR Well, the album should be finished by the end of January, which will put it out in April.

>AxlzRose Duff, what bands are you into these days? Do you like Marilyn Manson?

*DUFF McKAGEN I like Marilyn Manson. There's a new band in San Diego called Sprung Monkey. I like Poe.

>cgrrl John, what do you think of Oasis and the "New British" invasion?

*JOHN TAYLOR I like Oasis, Pulp, and Blur.

>Lorelei Does Atlanta want a blasted Tickle Me Elmo muppet doll like the rest of the United States?

*JOHN TAYLOR It is a great toy. When I saw it on TV I wanted one.

*JOHN TAYLOR I bought Atlanta Buzz Lightyear pajamas for X-mas.

>JH Duff, could Axl take Slash's place as lead guitarist (would he be interested in that)?

*DUFF McKAGEN No and no.

>Chief2 What do you think of the music scene nowadays?

*DUFF McKAGEN I think it's great. I just think the record companies are signing and dropping too many bands. Little oversaturated.

*JOHN TAYLOR Well, music scene is too broad a question for me. I have performed in NJ many times.

>DUCK John, are you leaving Duran?

*JOHN TAYLOR What a question! That's like asking a lady her age!

>Tizzi John, have you seen any movies worth mentioning lately?

*JOHN TAYLOR I loved Shine.

>JH Duff, there is a rumour that Axl wants a new style for GNR. Has he said something about this to you??

*DUFF McKAGEN There are a lot of rumors going on.

>TypeOMan Are ever gonna do another solo album?

*DUFF McKAGEN Yes, I've just started on one a week ago. I have one song recorded.

*JOHN TAYLOR Has anyone heard the new Depeche Mode single?

>brooke Nope. Kansas City is not that hip.

>javafox More into Soul Coughing than Depeche Mode.

>simba Is it good?

*JOHN TAYLOR I like the new Depeche Mode single.

>comeundon YES! Didn't sound like DEPECHE To me!

>Chief2 Duff, do you think that GNR is better off  now than it was a year ago?

*DUFF McKAGEN Yes, absolutely.

>Milan Duff, do you have any song titles or an album title for the new GNR CD?

*DUFF McKAGEN We have song titles, but no album title. I don't want to let the cat out of the bag.

>AxlzRose Duff, what do you think of Space Hog? The lead singer says GNR is an influence, and I think he kind of sounds like Axl in some of the songs.

*DUFF McKAGEN I think he sounds like Robin Zander.

>JH Duff, is GNR going to change their style? Is that what Axl wants?

*DUFF McKAGEN I don't know. We progress naturally. As far as the rumor that one person wants us to change, that's just not true.

>Chief2 John, do you like jazz or the blues. How about reggae or ska?

*JOHN TAYLOR I started the day with a Miles Davis CD. I have never been a big blues fan. I liked reggae in the 60's. I like Bob Marley, Lee Perry, and Desmond Decker. Yea, I like the spirit of ska. I might play it if I need to motivate myself.

>Chief2 Duff, how many GUITARS do you have?

*DUFF McKAGEN 10, maybe.

>javafox John, do you own stock in Adidas?

*JOHN TAYLOR No, I don't own stock in Adidas.

>TheBigFerret Duff, what do you think about the Sonics this season?

*DUFF McKAGEN AAAHHHHHH... I'm a card-carryin' season-ticket holdin' motherfucker.

>brooke John, who really did the majority of the music writing in Duran?

*JOHN TAYLOR It was very shared.

*JOHN TAYLOR Thank you for all your words of support and interest. I hope that everyone gets what they want for X-mas. I hope that next year is a good year for you all.

*DUFF McKAGEN Thanks for all the interest in NO and Guns, and my solo project. I've got to go to the gym and rehearsal, so, stay in touch. I think '97 will be an interesting year.

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