Aerosmith / Guns N' Roses

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Aug 5, 1988 (38 years ago)

The Spectrum     Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

 

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  Aerosmith
  Guns N' Roses

Concert Details

Date:
Friday, August 05, 1988
Venue:
The Spectrum
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes:

It seemed like a near riot would break out during Guns N Roses' set. Bottles, chairs & debris were flying everywhere. People were wild & jumping down from the second level into the first level, then hobbling & charging into the floor. The mood was seething with violence.

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Comments & Reviews:

Mar 16, 2026

I had front row seats (see my ticket stub). I just remember how insane this concert was. At one point a kid jumped on stage and hugged Axl then grabbed his hat and jumped back into the crowd. The band stopped and Axl said he wanted his hat back or they wouldn't continue. This was really bad. But the kid had made his way about half way back on the floor. He was grabbed by the crowd and then passed over the top(crwod surfing style) all the way to the stage. Axl got his hat back! He then said this next songs for you guys down in the front row and they kicked into "Welcome to the Jungle". epic.

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