Neil tells the U.K.'s The Sun that believes GNR's loyal fans have finally grown sick of the band, thanks chiefly to Rose's failure to turn up to rehearsals and perform live shows.

"For ['Chinese Democracy'] to fail was pretty crazy after so many years of being recorded. Then the tour got cancelled," Vince is quoted as saying. "A buddy of mine [presumably referring to current GUNS N' ROSES guitarist D.J. Ashba, who also plays in Sixx: A.M. with Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx. � Ed.] went to go play guitar for him. They rehearsed for three months and Axl never once turned up. Rule number one: show up! - more on this story

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