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When Glen Campbell<\/a><\/strong> first recorded \u201cWichita Lineman\u201d in 1968, the Jimmy Webb-penned ballad went straight to classic status. In Dylan Jones’ book The Wichita Lineman: Searching in the Sun for the World’s Greatest Unfinished Song<\/a>, legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan<\/a><\/strong> even dubbed it the \u201cgreatest song ever written,\u201d and over the years, countless artists have tried their hand at covering the timeless track.<\/p>\n One of the more surprising champions of the hit by the Rhinestone Cowboy? Guns N\u2019 Roses<\/a><\/strong> frontman Axl Rose<\/a><\/strong>, who has been sliding the Campbell favorite into the band\u2019s setlists for years.<\/p>\n A TikTok video<\/a> of Rose singing \u201cWichita Lineman\u201d recently reignited the debate, with fans split over whether the gravel-voiced rocker should be crooning Campbell at all.<\/p>\n RELATED: Folk-Rock Legend Carly Simon Explains Iconic Lyrics Fans Call \u2018So Meaningful\u2019: \u2018Giving In to Your Foolish Heart\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Many loved the unexpected switch-up.<\/p>\n \u201cHe can nail a Glen Campbell ballad on the head like a hammer, brother,\u201d wrote one admirer.<\/p>\n \u201cHe actually sounds better singing that than his own songs,\u201d another chimed in.<\/p>\n \u201cWow, this is BEAUTIFUL,\u201d praised a third, and a fourth added, “He must really love that song! Sounds great! I love this song!!!”<\/p>\n RELATED: Hidden Studio Behind \u2018Wild Horses\u2019 & \u2018Mustang Sally\u2019 Finally Gets Its Hall of Fame Moment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n And one long comment defended the risk-taking: \u201cSingers and bands get so pigeonholed, it’s ridiculous. When they do something different, people lose their minds. Appreciate the change and open-mindedness. I like this GnR! Thank you for changing it up \ud83d\udcaf\ud83d\udc4d\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f.”<\/p>\n Others weren\u2019t so kind, calling the cover \u201cterrible\u201d and insisting Rose should stick to his own catalog.<\/p>\n “November pain,” quipped one fan, while another added,” Forgive him, Glen \ud83d\ude33.”<\/p>\n “Right.. that’s what his fans came to hear – a little bit of Glen Campbell,” wrote a third fan, and another chimed in with, “Glen is rolling over in his grave!”<\/p>\n RELATED: The Bangles Turned This Simon & Garfunkel Folk Classic Into an \u201980s Rock Anthem<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Still, the mixed reaction proves what Dylan recognized decades ago: “Wichita Lineman” is a song so iconic that any interpretation is bound to spark fervent debate.<\/p>\n Guns N’ Roses is\u00a0currently on its 2025 World Tour<\/a>, with the Latin America leg of the tour kicking off on October 1.<\/p>\n The upcoming GnR tour dates and locations are as follows:<\/p>\n Wednesday, Oct 1, Estadio Nacional, San Jose, CR \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the Entertainment<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nGuns N’ Roses Fans Weigh In<\/h2>\n
Saturday, Oct 4, Estadio Cuscatian, San Salvador, SV
Tuesday, Oct 7, Viva Claro, Bogota, CO
Saturday, Oct 11, Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellin, CO
Tuesday, Oct 14, Estadio Nacional, Santiago, CL
Friday, Oct 17, Estadio Huracan, Buenos Aires, AR
Saturday, Oct 18, Estadio Huracan, Buenos Aires, AR
Tuesday, Oct 21, Arena Opus, Florian\u00f3polis, BR
Saturday, Oct 25, Allianz Parque, S\u00e3o Paulo, BR
Tuesday, Oct 28, Pedreira Paulo Leminski, Curitiba, BR
Friday, Oct 31, Arena Pantanal, Cuiab\u00e1, BR
Sunday, Nov 2, Arena BRB, Bras\u00edlia, BR
Wednesday, Nov 5, Estadio Nacional Stadium, Lima, PE
Saturday, Nov 8, Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City, MX<\/p>\n