SNAPS | Guns N' Roses rock Jozi in first ever South African show
Legendary rockers Guns Nβ Roses played an explosive set at FNB Stadium on Thursday that included 29 songs and lasted over three hours.
Local favourites Wonderboom did a stellar job to warm up the crowd until GNR kicked off their set with the fiery opening track It's So Easy.
The intensity of their performance did not let up until the closing anthem classic Paradise City.
The rockers had fans concerned after Axl Rose fell "severely ill" during his performance in the UAE earlier this week. As he started the show in Abu Dhabi, the musician said he had been vomiting but was determined to continue.
Wanna thank All the fans, the band nβ every1 4 their concern nβ well wishes!ππΌ In Johannesburg w/plenty of time 2 b ready 4 the show!ππΌThis flu or whatever is a wild ride! Comes in waves. Ur ok till ur not!π€’ pic.twitter.com/gfbLR7YemW
— Axl Rose (@axlrose) November 27, 2018
Here's snaps of the rockers performing on African soil for the first time.
Of course, Guns N' Roses trended all night long.
What an incredible concert! 30 years later and Axl, Slash and Duff still sound the same! Thanks to all who made this legendary night happen! Bucket list of note!! π€π»π€π»π€π» β attending Guns N' Roses live in Johannesburg, South Africa in Johannesburg https://t.co/yKpGt63wcX
— David Halevi (@SilversidX) November 30, 2018
November Rain LIVE from Johannesburg, South Africa #GNRinSouthAfrica https://t.co/ngvWxVk2EA
— Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) November 29, 2018
Guns NβRoses Live Concert in Johannesburg. Something to boast about for the rest of my lifetime. β at FNB Stadium https://t.co/eYFo2Q8vxh
— Debratna Nag (@debratnanag) November 29, 2018
@gunsnroses Yesterday In Johannesburg , South Africa
— Georgia (@GeorgiaTail) November 30, 2018
Incredible
" Live and Let Die " πΈπΆ#Joannesburg #GunsNRoses pic.twitter.com/15xEqOOR4j