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Guns N'Roses To Tour In 2009?

added 30 December 2008 at 10.36

The hottest gossip to come from the rumour mill at the moment is the prospect of a Guns N'Roses tour for 2009. With most of the world's biggest acts - including Oasis, U2 and the reformed Blur - gearing up for a busy New Year, and with 'Chinese Democracy' upon us, a major jaunt around the world seems on the cards for Axl Rose. At least according to guitarist Richard Fortus, who currently plays rhythm guitar in the band.

Fortus made the startling comments in an otherwise local-interest only interview with Illinois newspaper The Telegraph, while talking about a one-off reunion of his old band Pale Devine. After claiming that the axeman would like to play in St Louis so his parents could see him, the scribe then added, "Late March should bring the GN'R tour, which likely will last at least two years."

Fortus also joked about the fact that the last time Axl played St Louis, there was a riot following a much-publicised flounce off stage. "There has been talk of us doing a Love tour," he laughed, "A tour of all the cities where there have been riots, and doing free shows. That might happen."

Are you excited about the prospect of a G N'R tour in 2009? Or will it just not be the same without Slash or Buckethead? Let us know what you think - leave a comment here.

Tagged as Guns N' Roses, Live, Rumours, Tour Dates

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1. It will never be the same without slash ive grown up with them and id love to go to another live gig.

   Posted by jacquie b on 06/08/2009 22:24:50 | report abuse

2. hope they go to the UK.

   Posted by Xfm listener on 23/06/2009 20:59:49 | report abuse

3. My 8yr old son is mad about G N R and i 'd love to take him to a concert

   Posted by paul cunliffe on 04/04/2009 10:04:24 | report abuse

4. Guns has never been the same without slash, Buckethead just didn't suit the part and no one can replace slash anyway. But in reality slash will probably never get back on stage with axl, but a guns tour would be awesome but it would need robin finck who's the best guitar player on Chinese democracy, but no one seems to know if he's in the band or not.

   Posted by simon fellows on 21/03/2009 21:38:41 | report abuse

5. PLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEASE PLEASE GO BACK ON TOUR!!!! i absolutley love gnr and i either wasnt alive or was 2 young to go see them on tour!!! id love the opportunity to go c them!!!!! gnr... listen 2 ur fans!!!!! they love u guys pleeeease go on tour!!!!!!!!

   Posted by sam on 03/03/2009 17:27:00 | report abuse

6. I have wanted to see you guys again for so long your music inspires me and i love you guys my boyfriend has all your albums and your like a dream for him i woul love to give him the wish of being able to see you guys again he never has been able to please let me know and we will definnally be there we are close to greensboro nc raleigh nc asheeville nc

   Posted by rhonda on 12/02/2009 03:40:19 | report abuse

7. I would love to see Guns N roses come to Toronto, Canada. They're by far the best band out there and way better than any other music out there, including, Hinder, Hedley, Seether, VR, and whoever else plays on the radio. Axl Rose, with the release of CD, has proven to the world that he doesn't need Slash, Duff or Izzy in the band to make amazing music. I liked Slash and the rest of the original GNR, but i have moved on from hoping they'll reunite. The show must go on and AXL doesn't dissapoint on Chinese Democracy. PLEASE COME TO TORONTO! I haven't heard an album this good in at least 10 years. I wish people would just appreciate the music for what it is and stop dissing the CD because of all the controversy surrounding the band. The album sounds amazing! It's just as good, if not better than the Illusions.

   Posted by AXL ROSE IS AMAZING on 10/02/2009 14:59:31 | report abuse

8. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE GnR BEFORE I DIE.
   NEAREST PLACES WOULD BE LUBBOCK TX
   DALLAS TX OR SAN ANTONIO TX. OR COME
   TO ODESSA TX AT DOS AMIGOS

   Posted by DAVY KING on 08/02/2009 19:13:18 | report abuse

9. I have played Axl's cd a lot in my car and realised--I had really missed his voice, and energy-- I would prefer Slash to be with him but that ain't gonna happen- so, Iwill enjoy them separately! Chinese Democracy is Axl and I love it !!!
   look forward to seeing them live.

   Posted by BJ on 04/02/2009 01:01:49 | report abuse

10. would go and see Axl anytime does not matter who is in the band! Axl is gnr!!

    Posted by Robyn on 31/01/2009 14:05:16 | report abuse