Gunners
Gunners are Perth’s premier Guns N’ Roses tribute act – performing all of Guns N’ Roses greatest hits with complete authenticity. Featuring members from some of Perth’s most respected original and cover bands, their show features all the soaring vocals, signature licks and raunchy rock n’ roll rhythms that have made Guns n' Roses a rock radio staple the world over.
Behind the mic is Sal Abate, a veteran of the Perth music scene. A former member of original rock band Emerald City and current member of cover groups Atomic and Light Street, Sal succeeds where many have failed - he captures the essence of Axl Rose’s vocal style with his impressive range, tonality and energy.
Taking the role of Slash is Lindsay Stronach-Bates. A graduate of the WA Academy of Performing Arts, Lindsay replicates Slash’s riffs and solos with careful attention to detail. On rhythm guitar as Izzy Stradlin is Michael Burke. A full-time musician and member of cover groups Atomic and Light Street, his precise guitar technique and rock-solid backing vocals are a crucial part of the group’s sound. Hitting the skins is Troy Brazier. Previously of popular Perth cover band Flyte, he brings the inimitable swing of Steven Adler's hard rock style to the band. As Duff Mckagan, bassist Paul Judge is the only member of the group that can lay claim to having recorded with a former member of Guns N’ Roses (Gilby Clarke).
Drawing from Guns N’ Roses ‘classic’ era (1987-1991), Gunners play all of the hits from their debut album Appetite for Destruction, several tasty tracks from Use Your Illusion 1 & 2 and a sprinkling of songs from the 1988 LP Lies, and their highly energetic stage presence has wowed crowds up and down WA's coast (including multiple sell-outs) and all the way to Singapore's Beerfest Festival in 2017. Accept no substitute - Gunners are undoubtedly Australia's most authentic Guns N' Roses tribute act.
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