Guns N' Roses Surprise Fans with Rare Sex Pistols Cover 'Black Leather' in Fortaleza, Brazil

Guns N' Roses Surprise Fans with Rare Sex Pistols Cover 'Black Leather' in Fortaleza, Brazil

Guns N' Roses surprised fans at their concert in Fortaleza, Brazil, by performing the rare Sex Pistols song "Black Leather" live for the first time. The band, led by bassist Duff McKagan, included the track in their setlist, which was originally an outtake from the Sex Pistols' 1979 The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle soundtrack. The performance was captured by fans and shared online. "Black Leather" was initially recorded after Johnny Lydon had left the Sex Pistols and was later covered by the Runaways in 1978. Guns N' Roses also covered the song on their 1993 album The Spaghetti Incident?, with Axl Rose on vocals.

Guns N' Roses have two more shows scheduled in Brazil before heading to Hollywood, Florida, for two performances. Following that, the band will embark on an 11-show European tour before starting their summer North American tour on July 23 in Raleigh, NC. The tour is set to conclude on Sept. 19 in Atlanta, with opening acts such as The Black Crowes, Public Enemy, Mammoth, and Ice Cube joining them on various dates. Fans can find complete ticket information on the band's official website.

The band's rendition of "Black Leather" at the Fortaleza concert marked a special moment for fans, as Guns N' Roses paid tribute to the punk rock roots of the song. With their upcoming shows and diverse lineup of opening acts, Guns N' Roses continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their energetic performances and iconic rock sound.