Guns N' Roses return to India with Mumbai concert
What's the story
Famous rock band Guns N' Roses is coming back to India after 12 years, with a concert at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse on May 17. The event, presented by BookMyShow Live in association with Live Nation, will be the band's first performance in the nation since 2012. The tickets will go live on March 19. This show is part of a larger world tour, which will include performances in South Korea, Japan, India, the Middle East, and several European countries.
Tour details
Global tour to feature special guests
The global tour will have some special guests at various stops. These include artists like Public Enemy, Rival Sons, and members of the Sex Pistols including Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Frank Carter. The tour will begin in Incheon, South Korea, and then travel to Japan, India, the Middle East, and Europe. The European leg will include stops in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK, and several Eastern European countries.
Band's legacy
Guns N' Roses's illustrious career and streaming presence
Guns N' Roses, with Axl Rose (vocals/piano), Slash (lead guitar), and Duff McKagan (bass), have surpassed 100 million sales worldwide. Their 1987 debut album, Appetite for Destruction is still the best-selling US debut album of all time. The band's Not In This Lifetime... Tour (2016-2019) was the fourth-highest-grossing concert tour of all time. They now have around 24 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Entertainment
BookMyShow Live's commitment to global entertainment
Anil Makhija, COO of live entertainment and venues at BookMyShow said he was excited to bring Guns N' Roses to India. He said, "At BookMyShow Live, we've always been passionate about bringing world-class entertainment to Indian audiences and putting India on the global entertainment map." "Growing up, Guns N' Roses was a huge part of my musical journey as well. The band defined an era of rock that continues to inspire generations."