Axl Rose, the lead vocalist of Guns N’ Roses, recently made a surprising announcement that he is temporarily stepping away from the band due to a medical emergency. In a heartfelt message, Rose explained that this decision was made out of necessity to prioritize his health. Although he didn’t provide specific details about the medical issue, he reassured fans that he is committed to making a full recovery and returning as soon as possible. The band’s ongoing tour has been postponed until Rose is able to rejoin
This news has stirred emotions among fans and the rock music community, given Rose’s iconic role in the band’s history. Despite the uncertainty, there is hope that Rose’s break will be temporary, and the band has expressed full support for his recovery
When Axl Rose sparked a Guns N’ Roses riot in 1991: ‘Thanks to the lame-ass security, I’m going home!’
The 1991 Riverport Riot, when Guns N’ Roses unleashed chaos on St. Louis, proved that rock and roll is more than just music—it’s a way of life.
In the annals of rock history, a moment shines with full chaotic brilliance: the St. Louis Riverport Riot of 1991. It’s a story of the no-holds-barred, no-filter might of rock n’ roll.
On 2nd July, 1991, Guns N’ Roses, the epitome of rock’s rebellious spirit, took the stage at the Riverport Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri. It was a mere two years after opening for The Rolling Stones during the Steel Wheels tour, an event sometimes referred to as the symbolic passing of the rock ‘n’ roll torch.
It was also the well-reported erratic time of Use Your Illusion. The air was electric; already, an appetite for destruction hovered about the crowd. Axl Rose and Slash led the charge, their music a blistering assault on the senses. Every note, every riff was a percussive vamp of pure energy.
But chaos was their constant companion. Midway through the set, Rose spotted a fan with a camera. In a split-second decision, attitude driven by an instinct for authenticity over decorum, he leapt into the crowd to confront the amateur paparazzo. Momentary confusion was buffeted to ecstasy as his fans were given a glimpse of that volatile streak Rose was already notorious for. Hoots and howls all round, then, returning to the stage, Rose’s patience wore out.
