Guns N’ Roses Rise to Axl Rose’s High Ambition on ‘November Rain’
Band chased singer's grandiose vision despite some personal ambivalence.
Use Your Illusion Songs
How a Grisly Murder Inspired Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Double Talkin’ Jive’
The song's opening lyric — "Found a head and an arm in the garbage can" — was based on a real event.
How Axl Rose Dug Up Old Hatred on Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Back Off Bitch’
"It's good that people recognize these things as dangerous," singer said.
Guns N’ Roses Exposed Their Vices (Again) on ‘Bad Obsession’
'Use Your Illusion I' cut reflects on band's addictions in sobering detail.
Why Guns N’ Roses Created Two Contrasting Versions of ‘Don’t Cry’
It's the only song to appear on both 'Use Your Illusion I' and 'II.'
How Guns N’ Roses Overcame Self-Doubt to Cover ‘Live and Let Die’
Band intensified its classic-rock worship on 'Use Your Illusion I,' recording heavy version of Wings hit.
How Guns N’ Roses Added Muscle to Izzy Stradlin’s ‘Dust N’ Bones’
Guitarist took lead-vocal duties for the first time on a band song.
How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘You Could Be Mine’ Tied In to ‘Terminator 2′
The 1991 single from 'Use Your Illusion' and 'Judgment Day' movie both had their roots in the '80s.
‘You Ain’t the First’ Became Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Drunken Pirate Song’
They tracked “You Ain’t the First” after a boozy afternoon, despite producer trying to send them home.