GUNS N’ Roses have cancelled their concert in Glasgow Green that was set for Tuesday.
The American rock band scrapped their gig, which was set to be the band’s biggest ever show in Scotland, citing “medical advice” and “illness”. It comes after Red Hot Chilli Peppers cancelled their Bellahouston gig last week, also due to illness.
Fans were set to see the current line up Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer, and Melissa Reese perform as the band undertake the European leg of their world tour.
The run of shows marks the first trip to Europe for the band since their 2016 Not In This Lifetime tour, which is the third highest-grossing tour of all time.
READ MORE: Boris Johnson 'not telling truth' about Chris Pincher scandal
Fans took to Twitter to show support for the band’s frontman, Axl Rose, who said he had been having issues with his voice.
At a show in London, the singer had told fans that he had slept in the venue between shows after feeling ill.
A statement from the band said: "Sadly, due to illness and medical advice, GNR will not be able to perform in Glasgow, tomorrow 5-July-2022. We are working on rescheduling options for this show so please hold onto your tickets and wait for a further update.”
Sadly, due to illness and medical advice, GN’R will not be able to perform in Glasgow, tomorrow 5-July-2022. We are working on rescheduling options for this show so please hold onto your tickets and wait for a further update. We appreciate your understanding and patience. pic.twitter.com/jvNl1Sc5yO
— Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses) July 5, 2022
The band has assured fans that they will let ticketholders know about rescheduling and that their tickets will be valid for the replacement show.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here