On July 24, 1988, rock photographer Ian Tilton got a chance to photograph Guns N' Roses during a stop in Texas while out on Aerosmith's Permanent Vacation tour. “Ian’s Guns N’ Roses images were snapped just before the band slapped ownership contracts on all photographs of the band, making these rare, behind-the-scenes and live shots of the band truly a collector’s and fan’s must-have,” says Steven Walker, owner of Austin's Modern Rocks Gallery where the images are on display (and for sale) for the first time.
On July 24, 1988, rock photographer Ian Tilton got a chance to photograph Guns N' Roses during a stop in Texas while out on Aerosmith's Permanent Vacation tour. “Ian’s Guns N’ Roses images were snapped just before the band slapped ownership contracts on all photographs of the band, making these rare, behind-the-scenes and live shots of the band truly a collector’s and fan’s must-have,” says Steven Walker, owner of Austin's Modern Rocks Gallery where the images are exclusively on display (and for sale) for the first time. Click through the gallery to get a preview of the collection!
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas
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Rare & Unseen Vintage Guns N’ Roses Photos From 1988
On July 24, 1988, rock photographer Ian Tilton got a chance to photograph Guns N' Roses during a stop in Texas while out on Aerosmith's Permanent Vacation tour. “Ian’s Guns N’ Roses images were snapped just before the band slapped ownership contracts on all photographs of the band, making these rare, behind-the-scenes and live shots of the band truly a collector’s and fan’s must-have,” says Steven Walker, owner of Austin's Modern Rocks Gallery where the images are exclusively on display (and for sale) for the first time. Click through the gallery to get a preview of the collection!
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Guns N’ Roses Backstage
The band (from left) — Axl Rose, Steven Adler, Izzy Stradlin, Slash and Duff McKagan — hang backstage at the Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas, Texas.
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Axl Rose Performs
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Guns N’ Roses Rocks Out
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Slash on the Axe
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Axl Hits the Stage
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Banding Together
Axl Roses, Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin on stage.
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Cowboy Rocker
Duff McKagan shows his Texas spirit in a cowboy hat and boots backstage at the Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas, Texas.
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Axl Rose Contemplates
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Axl and Izzy
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Slash’s Searing Solo
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Happy Birthday, Slash!
Slash's bandmates have some choice wishes for the guitarist on an expletive-filled birthday cake.
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Axl Rose
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
GNR Attack
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Cig Break
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas -
Amped Up
Slash, Stradlin, Adler and McKagan rock on at the Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas.
Guns N' Roses, 1988 by Ian Tilton
Date: July 24, 1988
Location: Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas, Texas