Axl Rose took Guns n Roses out to play a private gig last night and threw a bit of AC/DC into the set.
Rose was in New York at what used to be CBGB`s to play at a private party for menswear fashion designer John Varvatos for New York Fashion Week.The surprise in the set Axl Rose and Guns n Roses performing AC/DC’s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’.
Of course, Guns n Roses are not strangers to Australian rock. They covered Rose Tattoo’s ‘Nice Boys’ on ‘G n R Lies’.
Coincidentally, both AC/DC and Rose Tattoo recorded for Sydney indie Albert Records.
There is a third Albert Records connect for Guns n Roses as well. Guns n Roses first Australia tour was with The Angels, who were also an Alberts act.
John Varvatos Clothing began in 1999 and debuted its first line in 2000. Varvatos was then licensed to create a Converse All-Star shoes range.
In 2003 the company became part of the Nautica Enterprises Group.
The GnR setlist tonight was:
You're Crazy (from Appetite For Destruction, 1987)
Mr Brownstone (from Appetite For Destruction, 1987)
Used To Love Her (from GnR Lies, 1988)
Welcome to the Jungle (from Appetite For Destruction, 1987)
Street Of Dreams (from Chinese Democracy, 2008)
Sorry (from Chinese Democracy, 2008)
It's So Easy (from Appetite For Destruction, 1987)
Band intros / Patience from GnR Lies, 1988)
Rocket Queen (from Appetite For Destruction, 1987)
Jam
Catcher In The Rye (from Chinese Democracy, 2008)
My Michelle (from Appetite For Destruction, 1987)
Knocking On Heavens Door (from Use Your Illusion II, 1991)
Whole Lotta Rosie (AC/DC cover)
Paradise City (from Appetite For Destruction, 1987)
Sweet Child O Mine (from Appetite For Destruction, 1987)
This I Love (from Chinese Democracy, 2008)
Nightrain (from Appetite For Destruction, 1987)
