Turning their North American dates into a chance for concert-goers to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences, offering fans epic prizes, and helping a worthy cause, Guns N’ Roses have joined forces with fundraising platform Fandiem to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,
At the iconic rockers American shows, fans who donate will be entered into a draw for premium ticket upgrades, giving them a prime view of the band’s stadium-sized spectacle, culminating in the biggest reward: a trip for two to Pasadena, California, to see Axl Rose and co tear up the Rose Bowl this September.
Stacked with such perks as flights, hotel accommodation, access to the VIP riser and Pit, a behind-the-scenes tour of the stage production, lounge access and a bundle of exclusive merch, anyone who donates $150.00 or more will also walk away with a limited-edition Guns N’ Roses hoodie.
Praising the legendary band for using their global platform to push an urgent message.AFSP CEO Bob Gebbia, said:
“We are grateful to Guns N’ Roses and Fandiem for their extraordinary support and for using their platform to champion the mission of our organization.” “Music has a unique ability to reduce stigma and start conversations that save lives… the band is helping us reach more people with vital resources and the knowledge that they are not alone.”
Launching July 23, the North American leg of the tour starts at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, after which the group will then head across Asia and Australia, wrapping up at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on December 17.
Responding to assumptions that Axl is a “scary, mean guy,”, former Guns N’ Roses drummer Frank Ferrer mused: “I think the world thinks that he’s a scary, mean guy. And he’s the complete opposite.” “He doesn’t suffer fools, so that might p*** people off. But he’s generous and super funny, and worried about us all the time, worried about, ‘Hey, you guys, how you guys doing?’ ” “‘Hey, is Frank OK? Hey, Frank, are you OK?’ ‘I’m doing fine.’ He’s, ‘Oh, OK, cool.’ It’s that kind of stuff constantly.” “I wish they could know him the way I know him. That’s the only way I could say it. He’s a great musician, great singer, all that stuff that goes in the pot, but he’s a good man.”
Becoming the longest tenured drummer in the band’s history, the 60-year-old stickman toured and recorded with the rock band from 2006 to 2025, and in an interview with Rolling Stone, he reflected on the reputation that bandmate Axl has built up over the years, insisting that Axl “delivers” every time – especially when it comes to live performances.
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Author: Saul Goode
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