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Axl Rose was in peak form, famously ranting about the establishment while delivering powerhouse vocals on tracks like "Welcome to the Jungle".
While the '91 show was a stadium-sized spectacle, GNR's first Philly appearance was a much grittier affair at the Trocadero Theatre in October 1987. Legend has it Axl almost didn't make it into that earlier show after a scuffle with parking attendants who didn't recognize him! Guns N' Roses - Philadelphia, Spectrum 12.17.19...
On December 17, 1991, the witnessed one of the most explosive stops of the Use Your Illusion Tour . At a time when Guns N' Roses were the biggest (and most unpredictable) band on the planet, Philly got a three-hour masterclass in rock 'n' roll excess. The Night’s Highlights:
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The show often associated with "Guns N' Roses in Philadelphia" at The Spectrum on December 17 occurred in during the Use Your Illusion Tour . On December 17, 1987, Guns N' Roses was actually performing at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, Minnesota , opening for Alice Cooper. 🎸 Reliving the Chaos: GNR at the Spectrum '91
A young Soundgarden opened the night, setting a heavy tone before GNR took the stage. Setlist Flashback (12.17.1991): Mr. Brownstone Live and Let Die (Paul McCartney cover) November Rain Sweet Child o' Mine Welcome to the Jungle ...and closing with a thunderous Paradise City . Legend has it Axl almost didn't make it
A massive 22-song marathon that balanced raw Appetite energy with new epics like "November Rain" and "Estranged".