Guns N’ Roses has featured a lot of different members over its many decades in the hard rock scene. But the version of the band on tour right now has one of the most enduring lineups of the L.A. band.
Lead singer Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan all are original founding members of the group. Keyboardist Dizzy Reed has been in the group off and on since the Use Your Illusion albums, while guitarist Richard Fortus and drummer Isaac Carpenter are relative newcomers. This is the membership that has been on the road since March performing all over the Americas.
The band brings the show to Vancouver this week. Longtime fans can celebrate the 29 song set list featuring most of the band’s legendary debut, Appetite For Destruction, as well as highlights from across other records. Sadly, it doesn’t appear that many songs from the group’s Chinese Democracy album are being performed, even after taking 14 years to make the recording.
What is interesting is the inclusion of songs ranging from spinoff group Velvet Revolver’s one hit single, Slither, to covers of punk rock classics by The Damned, U.K. Subs and Aussie boogie band Rose Tattoo. Classic rock numbers from legends such as Thin Lizzy and Black Sabbath have also been turning up in a lot of the sets.
Bassist McKagan has been covering vocal duties on many of these versions and his voice is sounding snarly.
That should give fans lots to look forward to when the band plays in town this weekend.
Everything you need to know about the Guns N’ Roses concert in Vancouver
When is the Vancouver concert?
The band plays Vancouver on Aug. 29.
Where is Guns N’ Roses playing in Vancouver?
The band is performing at B.C. Place.
What time is the concert in Vancouver?
Livenation.ca lists the concert start time as 6:25 p.m.
Are tickets still on sale for the Vancouver concert?
Tickets from $65 are still on sale at ticketmaster.ca.
Who will be joining the band on tour?
Rootsy rock revivalists The Black Crowes are the opening act and playing full sets including the band’s hits as well as some different covers ranging from Pink Floyd to the Rolling Stones.
What are the bag restrictions for B.C. Place?
The downtown Vancouver event venue has a clear bag policy for its events.
Bags must be smaller than 6.5 by 8.5 inches. Clear plastic bags, including clear plastic freezer bags, can be sized no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches, according to the B.C. Place website.
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