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40 Years of Guns N’ Roses; Their Use Your Illusion Tour was Monumental and Controversial

By Kori May 7, 2025 | 12:24 PM

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June 8th will be 40 years of Guns N’ Roses and their Use Your Illusion Tour in 1991 was a monumental event in rock history, showcasing the band’s rise to superstardom. The tour spanned 27 countries and featured new songs from the upcoming Use Your Illusion albums. Despite the band’s popularity, controversies plagued the tour, with Axl Rose’s erratic behavior and band members’ struggles with addiction. The tour concluded in 1993, marking the last time the original lineup performed together for over two decades.

January 20-30, 1991: Guns N’ Roses Headline Rock in Rio II

June 13, 1991: Axl Rose Challenges Philly Fan to Fight

August 31, 1991: Izzy Stardlin Plays Final Show as Guns N’ Roses Member

April 9, 1992: Axl Rose Rants About ‘Rolling Stone’ Cover Story in Chicago

September 1992: Slash Dies for Eight Minutes

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