Country and rock collided when Chris Stapleton made a surprise appearance during Guns N' Roses' concert at Toronto's Rogers Stadium, joining the legendary rock band for a powerful rendition of Bob Dylan's classic "Knockin' on Heaven's Door." Chris Stapleton Makes Surprise AppearanceThe surprise unfolded on Wednesday night (Aug. 5) when Stapleton took the stage alongside Axl Rose, Slash, and the rest of Guns N' Roses to perform the iconic Bob Dylan song, which the band famously covered in the early 1990s. Guns N’ Roses & Chris Stapleton - Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Toronto 2026)Originally written by Bob Dylan for the 1973 film Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, the song has been covered by countless artists over the decades. Guns N' Roses helped introduce it to a new generation with their own version, which became a staple of the band's live performances and remains a fan favorite today. Stapleton has built a reputation for moving effortlessly between country, rock, blues, and Southern soul throughout his career.