Angry Anderson and Rose Tattoo. Photo by Ros O'Gorman.

Rose Tattoo Replace The Angels On Guns N Roses ZZ Top Tour

by Paul Cashmere on January 17, 2013

Rose Tattoo will take the place of The Angels on the upcoming Australian tour for Guns N Roses and ZZ Top.

Angry Anderson and Rose Tattoo. Photo by Ros O'Gorman.

Over Christmas, Doc Neeson of The Angels was diagnosed with a brain tumour and will start treatment this week. Neeson’s version of The Angels was selected to tour with Guns N’ Roses and ZZ Top but now all upcoming shows for the band have been cancelled.

Guns N Roses and ZZ Top will head to Melbourne in March for the 2013 Grand Prix as well as dates across the country.

Complete tour dates are:

Dates are:
March 9, Perth, Perth Arena
March 12, Sydney, Allphones Arena
March 13, Newcastle, Hunter Stadium
March 17, Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
March 20, Brisbane, Entertainment Centre

Tagged as: Doc Neeson, Guns n Roses, Rose Tattoo, The Angels, ZZ Top

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