The song’s appearance in the set marked the first time the band delivered the tune in 10 years, as well as the first time with a lineup that included Slash, Duff McKagan and keyboardist Melissa Reese, according to setlist.fm.
Axl Rose recorded material for “Chinese Democracy” with a rotating cast of musicians for over a decade before its release in 2008; the project has the reputation of being the most expensive rock album in history, with reports suggesting it cost more than $13 million to complete.
The record debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200, after which it went on to sell a million copies in the region and an estimated 2.6 million worldwide.
Guns N’ Roses are currently playing dates on a European tour that is scheduled to wrap up in Hanover, Germany on July 15, with the group headed to South America for a series of shows in the fall.
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