The Early Days of Guns N' Roses

The Early Days of Guns 'N' Roses
Promotional tour by Guns 'N' Roses
Start date March 26, 1985
End date March 29, 1987
Number of shows 1985 (22)
1986 (31)
1987 (3)
Total: 56 Known (Definitely More)
Cancelled (4)
Overall Total: 60 Known
(Definitely More)
Guns 'N' Roses concert chronology

The Early Days of Guns N' Roses is what the first series of concerts by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses is referred to as. Before embarking on the Appetite for Destruction Tour in 1987 after the group's breakthrough success, the band played at least 60 shows. After playing a few shows with early members, on June 6, 1985 the band played their first show with what became known as the "classic line-up" of singer Axl Rose, guitarists Slash and Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler.

Personnel

Original Line-Up (1985)
2nd Line-Up (1985)
  • Axl Rose – Lead Vocals
  • Izzy Stradlin – Rhythm Guitar & Background Vocals
  • Duff McKagan – Bass & Background Vocals
  • Tracii Guns – Lead Guitar
  • Rob Gardner – Drums


3rd Line-Up (1985)
  • Axl Rose – Lead Vocals
  • Slash – Lead Guitar
  • Izzy Stradlin – Rhythm Guitar & Background Vocals
  • Duff McKagan – Bass & Background Vocals
  • Rob Gardner – Drums
Classic Line-Up (1985–1990)
  • Axl Rose – Lead Vocals
  • Slash – Lead Guitar
  • Izzy Stradlin – Rhythm Guitar & Background Vocals
  • Duff McKagan – Bass & Background Vocals
  • Steven Adler – Drums

Setlists

Songs Played Overall

"What's That Noise" ("Stormtroopers of Death" Cover)
+ "Scarface" (Theme Song) [Audio Introduction]

  1. "Reckless Life"
  2. "Shadow of Your Love" ("Hollywood Rose" Cover)
  3. "Out Ta Get Me"
  4. "Ain't Goin' Down"
  5. "Welcome to the Jungle"
  6. "It's So Easy"
  7. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" ("The Rolling Stones" Cover)
  8. "Think About You"
  9. "Move to the City"
  10. "Mr. Brownstone"
  11. "Perfect Crime"
  12. "Rocket Queen"
  13. "Nightrain"
  14. "My Michelle"
  15. "Sweet Child O' Mine"
  16. "Don't Cry"
  17. "We're an American Band"
    ("Grand Funk Railroad" Cover)
  18. "You're Crazy"
  19. "Back Off Bitch"
  20. "Nice Boys" ("Rose Tattoo" Cover)
  21. "Mama Kin" ("Aerosmith" Cover)
  22. "Anything Goes"
    [1st Encore]
  23. "Heartbreak Hotel" ("Elvis Presley" Cover)
  24. "Whole Lotta Rosie" ("AC/DC" Cover)
    [2nd Encore]
  25. "Indiana Ain't My Kinda of Town"
    ("Hollywood Rose" Cover)
  26. "Paradise City"
    [Final Encore]
  27. "Goodnight Tonight" ("Paul McCartney & Wings" Cover)
Typical Setlist

"What's That Noise" ("Stormtroopers of Death" Cover)
+ "Scarface" (Theme Song) [Audio Introduction]

  1. "Reckless Life"
  2. "Shadow of Your Love" ("Hollywood Rose" Cover)
  3. "Out Ta Get Me"
  4. "Welcome to the Jungle"
  5. "It's So Easy"
  6. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" ("The Rolling Stones" Cover)
  7. "Think About You"
  8. "Move to the City"
  9. "Mr. Brownstone"
  10. "Rocket Queen"
  11. "Nightrain"
  12. "My Michelle"
  13. "Sweet Child O' Mine"
  14. "Don't Cry"
  15. "You're Crazy"
  16. "Back Off Bitch"
  17. "Nice Boys" ("Rose Tattoo" Cover)
  18. "Mama Kin" ("Aerosmith" Cover)
  19. "Anything Goes"
  20. "Heartbreak Hotel" ("Elvis Presley" Cover)
  21. "Paradise City"

Information

Shadow of Your Love
• "Hollywood Rose" Cover
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Reckless Life
• "Hollywood Rose" Cover
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Anything Goes
• "Hollywood Rose" Cover
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Back Off Bitch
• "Hollywood Rose" Cover
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Nice Boys
• "Rose Tattoo" Cover
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Move to the City
• "Hollywood Rose" Cover
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Indiana Ain't My Kinda Town
• "Hollywood Rose" Cover
• November 22, 1985: Only Known Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Heartbreak Hotel
• "Elvis Presley" Cover
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Don't Cry
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Jumpin' Jack Flash
• "The Rolling Stones" Cover
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Think About You
• "Hollywood Rose" Cover
• June 6, 1985: 1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Mama Kin
• "Aerosmith" Cover
• June 28, 1985: Earliest Known Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up

Welcome to the Jungle
• July 20, 1985: Earliest Known Live Performance

Bad Obsession

The Garden

We're an American Band
• "Grand Funk Railroad" Cover
• August 30, 1985: Only Known Live Performance

Rocket Queen
• September 20, 1985: Earliest Known Live Performance

Paradise City
• October 10, 1985: Earliest Known Live Performance

Whole Lotta Rosie
• "AC/DC" Cover
• November 22, 1985: Earliest Known Live Performance

Nightrain
• December 20, 1985: Earliest Known Live Performance

My Michelle
• January 4, 1986: Earliest Known Live Performance

Goodnight Tonight
• "Paul McCartney & Wings" Cover
• January 18, 1986: Only Known Live Performance

Out Ta Get Me
• February 28, 1986: Earliest Known Live Performance

You're Crazy
• May 13, 1986: Earliest Known Live Performance

Ain't Goin' Down
• August 23, 1986: Only Known Live Performance

Mr. Brownstone
• August 23, 1986: Earliest Known Live Performance

Sweet Child O' Mine
• August 23, 1986: Earliest Known Live Performance

It's So Easy
• October 23, 1986: Earliest Known Live Performance

Perfect Crime
• October 31, 1986: Earliest Known Live Performance

You Could Be Mine

Shows

Date City Venue
1985[1]
March 26, 1985 West Hollywood The Troubadour (1st "Guns 'N' Roses" Show)
(Only Known Live Performance with Ole Beich on Bass)
April 11, 1985 Anaheim Radio City (Earliest Known Live Performance with Duff McKagan on Bass)
April 24, 1985 West Hollywood The Troubadour
April 25, 1985 San Pedro "Dancing Waters" Club
April 27, 1985 Glendora "The Timbers" Ballroom
(Last Known Live Performance with Tracii Guns on Lead Guitar
& Rob Gardner on Drums)
June 6, 1985 West Hollywood The Troubadour
(1st Live Performance with the Classic "Appetite for Destruction" Line-Up)
(1st Show with Slash on Lead Guitar & Steven Adler on Drums)
June 8, 1985 Seattle "Gorilla Gardens" Rock Theater (Supported by the "Fastbacks")
June 9, 1985 Portland
June 10, 1985 Eugene
June 11, 1985 Sacramento
June 12, 1985 San Francisco The Stone (Supported by Jetboy)
June 28, 1985 Hollywood "The Stardust" Ballroom
(Supported "The Unforgiven," "The Joneses," & "London")
July 4, 1985 Los Angeles "Madame Wong's" East
July 20, 1985 West Hollywood The Troubadour
July 21, 1985 Los Angeles UCLA Frat Party
July 26, 1985 The Seance
August 30, 1985 Hollywood "The Stardust" Ballroom
(Supported "Poison," "The Joneses," the "Ruby Slippers," & "Mary Poppins")
August 31, 1985 West Hollywood "The Roxy" Theater
September 20, 1985 The Troubadour
September 28, 1985 Los Angeles (8th Annual Los Angeles Street Scene Festival)
(Earliest Known Live Performance of Slash using a Gibson Les Paul)
October 10, 1985 West Hollywood The Troubadour
October 18, 1985 Reseda Reseda Country Club (Supported by "Jetboy")
October 31, 1985 Anaheim Radio City
November 22, 1985 West Hollywood The Troubadour
December 20, 1985 Los Angeles The Music Machine (Supported by "Tex & the Horseheads")
1986[2]
January 4, 1986 West Hollywood The Troubadour
January 18, 1986 "The Roxy" Theater (Supported by "L.A. Guns" & "Plain Jane" (Opener))
February 1, 1986 The Troubadour (February 1, 1986: Supported by "L.A. Guns")
February 28, 1986
March 11, 1986 Los Angeles The Music Machine
March 21, 1986 Long Beach "Fender's" Ballroom (Supported "Johnny Thunders"; Supported by "Jetboy")
March 28, 1986 West Hollywood "The Roxy" Theater (2 Shows)
(Guns 'N' Roses Showcase after Signing with Geffen Records)
(1st Show: Supported by "Carrera")
(2nd Show: "Lions" & "Ghosts" (Opener))
March 29, 1986 Long Beach "Fender's" Ballroom (2 Shows)
(1st Show: Supported "The Lords of the New Church")
(2nd Show: Supported "The Dead Boys")
April 5, 1986 West Hollywood "The Whiskey" A-Go-Go
(Supported by "Shanghai," "Angels in Vain," & "Faster Pussycat" (Opener))
May 1, 1986 The Central (Acoustic Show)
May 3, 1986 "The Roxy" Theater
May 13, 1986 Hollywood Raji's
May 31, 1986 West Hollywood Gazzari's
July 11, 1986 The Troubadour
July 21, 1986 Long Beach Bogart's
July 24, 1986 Los Angeles Club Lingerie
July 31, 1986 Glendora "The Timbers" Ballroom
(Supported "The Lords of the New Church")
(Supported by the "Flamethrowers")
August 15, 1986 Los Angeles The Scream
August 23, 1986 West Hollywood "The Whiskey" A-Go-Go
August 28, 1986 San Francisco The Stone (Supported "Jetboy")
August 30, 1986 Santa Monica Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (Supported "Ted Nugent")
September 13, 1986 Los Angeles The Music Machine (Supported "Attack" & "The Unforgiven")
September 20, 1986 (9th Annual Los Angeles Street Scene Festival)
(Cancelled after Water Spilled under the Stage)
October 23, 1986 Santa Barbara Arlington Theater (Supported "Alice Cooper")
October 31, 1986 Los Angeles Ackerman Hall
(Supported the "Red Hot Chili Peppers" & the "Dickies")
(Supported by "Thelonious Monster")
November 15, 1986 Long Beach "Fender's" Ballroom
(November 15, 1986: Supported "The Dead Boys")
(December 21, 1986: Supported "Cheap Trick")
December 21, 1986
December 23, 1986 Hollywood The Cathouse
(Supported by "Faster Pussycat," "Jetboy," & "L.A. Guns" (Opener))
December 31, 1986 Los Angeles The Glamour
1987[3]
March 16, 1987 West Hollywood "The Whiskey" A-Go-Go (Supported "Jetboy")
March 29, 1987 "The Roxy" Theater (Supported "Faster Pussycat")
May 10, 1987 Hollywood "The Stardust" Ballroom (Last Early Days Club Show)
(Billed as the "Drunk Fux" with West Arkeen & Del James)

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.gnrontour.com/setlistalm85.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.gnrontour.com/setlistalm86.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.gnrontour.com/setlistalm87.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/history/history-86.php
  5. ↑ http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/history/history87.php
  6. ↑ http://www.ladydairhean.0catch.com/Axl/Guides/Bootlegs83-87.htm
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