Axl Rose takes a tumble onstage

21 October 2011

Axl Rose was left red-faced during a gig after taking a tumble onstage.

The Guns N' Roses frontman was playing a Mexican venue and tripped and appeared to fall off the stage during a rendition of Knocking On Heaven's Door.

Axl Rose falls

Footage from the show posted online appears to see Rose scrambling back onto the platform as a worried stage hand rushes to make sure he's fine.

The singer received applause and cheers from the crowd as he was helped to his feet to continue the show.