Sikkim’s GATC opens for Guns N’ Roses at Bengaluru

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Sikkim’s GATC opens for Guns N’ Roses at Bengaluru

GANGTOK,: Sikkim’s Girish And The Chronicles (GATC) rocked the house on November 14 at NICE Grounds, Bengaluru, as they opened for the American rock legends, Guns N’ Roses, for the third time in the past three years.

GATC delivered a successful performance, receiving tremendous love and an overwhelming response from the fans who had gathered to witness the electrifying performance by GATC, followed by the headlining act, the legendary Guns N’ Roses.

Adding to the excitement of the evening, GATC also had the opportunity to meet two of the original members of the band the rock icon and guitar hero to millions of guitarists and musicians around the world, Slash, and legendary bass hero Duff McKagan.

The members of GATC shared their excitement as they exchanged a few words and captured some memorable moments with the GNR duo.

GATC have always worn their love and admiration for Guns N’ Roses on their sleeves. During the band’s formative years, they would regularly cover some of GNR’s timeless classics and even performed a few Guns N’ Roses tribute nights in Bengaluru several years ago.

And now, to share the stage with their musical heroes, not once but three times, and to finally meet them in person, makes this a truly full circle moment, said the band.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi