Chinese Democracy Tour more shows in 2001, both at The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, on December 29 and 31. Songs performed made up similar set lists to those at the January performances. Main set: Encores: Main set: Encores: Chinese Democracy Tour 2002 was a tour by Guns N' Roses which was the band's first major tour since 1993. The North American leg was organized in the autumn of 2002 to support the supposed release of "Chinese Democracy", and was announced on September 25, 2002 as the Chinese Democracy Tour. Thirty-five dates had originally been scheduled, but the band
The Flowers (Chinese band) in China for awards in categories such as Best Arrangement, Best Lyrics, Best Composer and Best Rock 'n' Roll Band. The nominations were later canceled by the board of judges when plagiarism accusations involving the band came to light. "Hua Tian Xi Shi", the Flowers' fifth album, was released in September 2006. The Flowers would soon release their sixth studio album, "Hua Ling Sheng Hui", or "Flower Age Pageant" in September 2007. The songs were very much different from the band's previous efforts as the group had gone deeper into their Chinese roots incorporating elements of upbeat music, ballads and