Up Close and Personal Tour (Guns N' Roses)
| Tour by Guns N' Roses | |
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| Location | North America, Europe, Middle East |
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| Associated album | Chinese Democracy |
| Start date | February 10, 2012 |
| End date | July 22, 2012 |
| Legs | 2 |
| Number of shows |
15 in North America 33 in Europe 1 in the Middle East 49 in Total |
| Guns N' Roses concert chronology | |
Up Close and Personal Tour was a 2012 North American and European concert tour by hard rock band Guns N' Roses.
Background
On January 20, guitarist Bumblefoot talked about a possible theater tour taking place in February. Guns N' Roses later announced shows in United States.[1]
The shows themselves varied considerably in comparison to the recent Chinese Democracy Tour. All of the North American shows took place in smaller-scale clubs, rather than a large arena or stadium. All pyrotechnics were removed from the shows.[2]
The European leg of the tour will begin approximately one month after the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The circumstance regarding a new album is unknown, however lead guitarist DJ Ashba recently stated that the band have many demos recorded, and are planning on discussing 'how they are going to create the best album possible.' [3]
On June 24, guitarist Richard Fortus gave an interview to the French music site Rock N' Live, which reveals that the band will not go more with the tour this year, more should go into the studio to work on the next album by the end of the year. "Right now I'm very focused on Guns N' Roses. We are preparing ourselves to return to the studio, so that is why I want to stay focused. That's all that I think by the end of the year.", said.[4]
Line up
The band line-up has remained the same since the 2008 release of Chinese Democracy. Co-founder Axl Rose fronts the band, which also includes long-term keyboardist Dizzy Reed. DJ Ashba and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal remain lead guitarists, while the rhythm section consists of Richard Fortus on rhythm guitar, Tommy Stinson on bass and drummer Frank Ferrer. Chris Pitman completes the line-up accompanying Reed on keyboards and synth.[5]
Support acts
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Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
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| North America | |||
| February 10, 2012 | New York City | United States | Roseland Ballroom |
| February 12, 2012 | Terminal 5 | ||
| February 15, 2012 | The Ritz Webster Hall | ||
| February 16, 2012 | Hiro Ballroom | ||
| February 19, 2012 | Chicago | House of Blues Chicago | |
| February 21, 2012 | Detroit | The Fillmore Detroit | |
| February 23, 2012 | Silver Spring | The Fillmore Silver Spring | |
| February 24, 2012 | Atlantic City | House of Blues Atlantic City | |
| February 27, 2012 | Philadelphia | Electric Factory | |
| March 1, 2012 | Atlanta | The Tabernacle | |
| March 3, 2012 | Lake Buena Vista | House of Blues Orlando | |
| March 5, 2012 | Miami | Jackie Gleason Theatre | |
| March 9, 2012 | Los Angeles | Hollywood Palladium | |
| March 11, 2012 | The Wiltern | ||
| March 12, 2012 | House of Blues Los Angeles | ||
| Europe | |||
| May 11, 2012 | Moscow | Russia | Stadium Live Club |
| May 12, 2012 | |||
| May 17, 2012 | Dublin | Ireland | The O2 |
| May 19, 2012 | Nottingham | England | Capital FM Arena |
| May 20, 2012 | Liverpool | Echo Arena Liverpool | |
| May 23, 2012 | Newcastle | Metro Radio Arena | |
| May 25, 2012 | Glasgow | Scotland | Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre |
| May 26, 2012 | Birmingham | England | LG Arena |
| May 29, 2012 | Manchester | Manchester Arena | |
| May 31, 2012 | London | The O2 Arena | |
| June 1, 2012 | |||
| June 4, 2012 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Ahoy Rotterdam |
| June 5, 2012 | Paris | France | Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy |
| June 8, 2012 | Mönchengladbach | Germany | Warsteiner HockeyPark |
| June 10, 2012 | Lyon | France | Halle Tony Garnier |
| June 11, 2012 | Strasbourg | Zénith de Strasbourg | |
| June 14, 2012 | Toulouse | Le Zénith de Toulouse | |
| June 16, 2012[A] | Clisson | Val de Moine | |
| June 18, 2012 | Montpellier | Park & Suites Arena | |
| June 19, 2012 | Toulon | Zénith Oméga de Toulon | |
| June 22, 2012[B] | Milan | Italy | Fiera Milano |
| June 24, 2012[C] | Dessel | Belgium | Dessel Festival Grounds |
| June 27, 2012 | Basel | Switzerland | St. Jakobshalle |
| June 29, 2012[D] | Graz | Austria | Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum |
| July 1, 2012[E] | Bucharest | Romania | Romexpo Arena |
| Middle East | |||
| July 3, 2012 | Tel Aviv | Israel | Yarkon Park |
| Europe | |||
| July 6, 2012[F] | Istanbul | Turkey | Parkorman |
| July 8, 2012[G] | Sofia | Bulgaria | Vasil Levski National Stadium |
| July 11, 2012 | Rybnik | Poland | Rybnik Municipal Stadium |
| July 13, 2012[H] | Trenčín | Slovakia | Nové Mesto nad Váhom |
| July 15, 2012[I] | Novi Sad | Serbia | Petrovaradin Fortress |
| July 17, 2012 | Split | Croatia | Spaladium Arena |
| July 20, 2012[J] | Benicàssim | Spain | Benicassim Festival Grounds |
| July 22, 2012 | Palma | Son Fusteret |
- Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
- A This concert was a part of "Hellfest"
- B This concert was a part of "Gods of Metal"
- C This concert was a part of "Graspop Metal Meeting"
- D This concert was a part of "Seerock Festival"
- E This concert was a part of "Tuborg GreenFest"
- F This concert was a part of "Unirock Open Air Festival"
- G This concert was a part of "Sofia Rocks"
- H This concert was a part of "Topfest"
- I This concert was a part of "Exit Festival"
- J This concert was a part of "Festival Internacional de Benicàssim"
Box office score data
| Venue | City | Tickets Sold / Available | Gross Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| The O2 | London | 18,901 / 27,817 (68%) | $1,357,820[6] |
| Manchester Arena | Manchester | 5,877 / 7,205 (82%) | $406,274 |
Setlists
Guns N' Roses' set-list has also shown evidence of some change from those of Chinese Democracy concerts, although remaining fairly consistent. Major hits such as "Sweet Child O' Mine", "November Rain", "Estranged" and "Don't Cry" remain a staple, as well as newer songs such as "Chinese Democracy" itself, "Better" and "This I Love".
"Welcome To The Jungle" was played as set-opener for the first time since 2007, although this was just a one-off. Similarly, "You're Crazy" also kicked off one show, which in recent time only has occurred when the band has played 'surprise' acoustic shows like the Paris, France show at L'Arc. "Used To Love Her" also saw a return to the set.[7]
North American Setlists
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February 10, 2012 — New York City, New York
February 12, 2012 — New York City, New York
February 15, 2012 — New York City, New York
February 16, 2012 — New York City, New York
February 19, 2012 — Chicago, Illinois
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February 21, 2012 — Detroit, Michigan
February 23, 2012 — Silver Spring, Maryland
February 24, 2012 — Atlantic City, New Jersey
February 27, 2012 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 1, 2012 — Atlanta, Georgia
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March 3, 2012 — Lake Buena Vista, Florida
March 5, 2012 — Miami, Florida
March 9, 2012 — Los Angeles, California
March 11, 2012 — Los Angeles, California
March 12, 2012 — Los Angeles, California
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European Setlists[8]
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Personnel
- Axl Rose – lead vocals, piano, tambourine
- Dizzy Reed – keyboards, piano, percussion, backing vocals
- Tommy Stinson – bass, backing vocals, lead vocals
- DJ Ashba – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, snare drum
- Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Richard Fortus – rhythm guitar, lead guitar, slide guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Chris Pitman – keyboards, samples, backing vocals
- Frank Ferrer – drums, tambourine
References
- ↑ Jarmo Luukkonen. "Here Today... Gone To Hell! An unofficial Guns N' Roses site | Tour Dates, Setlists & Reviews". Heretodaygonetohell.com. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- ↑ "Guns N' Roses locked and loaded at Fillmore show | The Detroit News". detroitnews.com. 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- ↑ "DJ Ashba On GN'R Future: 'The Sky's The Limit' | News". Ultimate-guitar.com. 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- ↑ "Exclusive interwiew with Richard Fortus of Guns N' Roses and The Compulsions". Rock N' Live. 2012-06-23. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
- ↑ "New Guns N' Roses - NEWS". Newgnr.com. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- ↑ "Billboard Boxscore". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 23 June 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ "Guns N' Roses Concert Setlist at Hiro Ballroom, New York on February 16, 2012". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- ↑ Sources for European Setlists:
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Stadium Live, Moscow, Russia". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Stadium Live, Moscow, Russia". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at The O2, Dublin, Ireland". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Capital FM Arena Nottingham, Nottingham, England". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Echo Arena, Liverpool, England". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Newcastle Metroradio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at S.E.C.C., Glasgow, Scotland". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at LG Arena, Birmingham, England". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Manchester Arena, Manchester, England". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at O2 Arena, London, England". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at O2 Arena, London, England". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Warsteiner HockeyPark, Mönchengladbach, Germany". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Zenith, Strasbourg, France". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Le Zénith, Toulouse, France". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Hellfest 2012". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Parc & Suites Arena, Montpellier, France". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Zénith Oméga, Toulon, France". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-20.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Gods of Metal 2012". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Graspop Metal Meeting 2012". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at See-Rock Festival 2012". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
- "Guns N' Roses Setlist at Tuborg Greenfest 2012". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
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