2009.12.10 - MySpace - Press Release: Axl Rose Accosted by Belligerent Paparazzi at LAX

Axl Rose Accosted by Belligerent Paparazzi at LAX
   
Lead singer of Guns N’ Roses unhurt in encounter with unruly photographers

(Los Angeles) December 10, 2009 – Axl Rose, lead singer for the legendary rock group Guns N’ Roses, was unhurt last evening when he was accosted by an unruly group of paparazzi at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

At the time of the incident, Mr. Rose was en-route to Taipei, Taiwan, to kick-off Guns N’ Roses’ tour of Southeast Asia including shows in Taiwan, Korea and Japan.

Mr. Rose, who was about to enter a security checkpoint at LAX when the altercation took place, was approached by a group of unchecked and unruly photographers who became aggressive with the singer and female members of the traveling group.

Mr. Rose was not injured during the unprovoked attack and was able to board his flight without further incident.

According to Blabbermouth (Dec. 10, 2009), the press release was issued by "Levine Communications Office, the Los Angeles public-relations firm which represents Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses".

https://archive.blabbermouth.net/news/axl-rose-says-he-was-accosted-by-belligerent-paparazzi-at-lax/