Details On That Free Dr Pepper Thing
If you look down the page a bit, you’ll see a story I did earlier on the Free! Dr! Pepper! that will be given out to celebrate the release of Chinese Democracy, the long-awaited album from Guns N’ Roses (or what passes for them nowadays). Dr Pepper said it would give away a free drink to every man, woman, and child in America (excluding Slash and Buckethead) if Axl Rose released the album at some point in 2008. Well, here are the details:
Guns N’ Roses fans thirsting for the upcoming “Chinese Democracy” will have a sweet, fizzy treat to savor as they listen.
Dr Pepper is making good on a prior promise to provide every person in America a can of the soft drink if the album were to arrive in 2008, and yesterday (Oct. 22) revealed details of the plan.
“We never thought this day would come,” says Dr Pepper VP of marketing Tony Jacobs. “But now that it’s here all we can say is: The Dr Pepper’s on us.”
Interested fans are being asked to visit DrPepper.com on Nov. 23, the day “Chinese Democracy” is released in the U.S. exclusively via Best Buy. After registering online, fans will receive a coupon redeemable for a 20-oz. Dr Pepper wherever the drink is sold.
The twist: the coupon is only available for 24 hours and will expire on Feb. 28. [all emphasis mine]
Speaking of the album, it seems that even former members think it is going to be killer, even as they acknowledge it was sometimes a bit of a pain working with Little Miss Thang:
Former guitarist Slash told The Pulse of Radio why he finally found it too difficult to work with Rose. “Something with Axl was very insecure and it just kept the band from sort of functioning properly,” he said. “Although he was wanting to do things, I never to this day really understand exactly what he was getting at, and because it took so long to ever get anything done, I always attribute it to some sort of fear factor.”
Keyboardist Dizzy Reed, who joined in 1990 and is the longest-serving member after Axl Rose, told The Pulse of Radio a while back that he thinks fans will be pleased when they finally get to hear “Chinese Democracy”. “It’s a pretty intense musical journey, really,” he said. “Everyone that is in the band, or was in the band at some point — ’cause there, you know, there’s been a few guys who have come and gone even since the old band — has contributed, and because of that I think it really takes you to some interesting musical places. When you add Axl and guitars, of course, though, it kinda glues it all together. There’s something for everybody, but I think if you’re a GUNS fan, if you’re an Axl fan, you’ll like it all. You’ll love it all.”
Don’t worry, I’ll be here to remind you to get your free Dr Pepper. It’s just another service I offer at no cost or obligation to you. 
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Chinese Democracy is going to rock! I can’t wait for the album and my free dr. pepper!
Comment by Raulinc — October 23, 2008 @ 4:30 pm
This album I think is slated for Japanese release sometime in December… man, this has been a good year for hard rock and metal fans. New Motley Crue album, new Metallica album that DOESN’T suck, and Guns N Roses? 2008, I salute you.
And these songs are amazing, from what’s been leaked on Youtube tells me. “Better” just might be my new favorite GNR song.
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Pingback by GlossLip » Get Your FREE Dr Pepper, Courtesy Of Axl Rose, Chinese Democracy, And The American Way — November 23, 2008 @ 7:57 pm
I’ve managed to get through every time I’ve tried. You might keep trying or call their customer relations at 1-800-696-5891.
Undoubtedly the sheer volume of people is overloading their site.
Comment by k — November 23, 2008 @ 7:59 pm