Fans disappointed as Guns N’ Roses abruptly postpones St. Louis show

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ST. LOUIS – Guns N’ Roses, a band that shares a back-and-forth relationship with St. Louis, abruptly postponed a Busch Stadium show set for Saturday.

The band announced Friday that they canceled a planned weekend show with The Pretenders due to an illness.

Guns N’ Roses did not specify more details around the reported illness, but shared this message Friday via Twitter: “Hang on to your tickets – fans who are unable to make the rescheduled date will be eligible for a refund. Thank you for the support.”

On Friday, FOX 2 witnessed the stage being torn down from our Ballpark Village bureau office.

The unexpected announcement left many fans disappointed.

“Something always comes up with these guys, just with their history,” said Elkville, Illinois resident Robert Kelley. “I wanted to see Slash, and now I can’t, so I’m kind of bummed out.”

“We drove all the way from Michigan, but it is what it is I guess,” said Ted Ordiwi.

Other fans were a bit more sympathetic.

“I figured it’s kind of legitimate,” said California resident Jerry Schulenberg. “Something’s wrong, but it’s still upsetting.”

“They’re made just like we are,” said Michigan resident Carla King. “They get sick, they get injured, and they get tired.”