Why Guns N’ Roses Never Played ‘Don’t Damn Me’ LiveWhy Guns N’ Roses Never Played ‘Don’t Damn Me’ Live"There’s just too many words," Slash said of the motormouthed polemic.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
When Axl Rose’s 3AM Invite Brought Alice Cooper to ‘The Garden’When Axl Rose’s 3AM Invite Brought Alice Cooper to ‘The Garden’"At some point, Axl, it's gotta be good enough." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Guns N’ Roses Rise to Axl Rose’s High Ambition on ‘November Rain’Guns N’ Roses Rise to Axl Rose’s High Ambition on ‘November Rain’Band chased singer's grandiose vision despite some personal ambivalence. Gary GraffGary Graff
How a Grisly Murder Inspired Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Double Talkin’ Jive’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.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Axl Rose Dug Up Old Hatred on Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Back Off Bitch’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. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Guns N’ Roses Exposed Their Vices (Again) on ‘Bad Obsession’Guns N’ Roses Exposed Their Vices (Again) on ‘Bad Obsession’'Use Your Illusion I' cut reflects on band's addictions in sobering detail.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why Guns N’ Roses Created Two Contrasting Versions of ‘Don’t Cry’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.' Gary GraffGary Graff
How Guns N’ Roses Overcame Self-Doubt to Cover ‘Live and Let Die’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.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
How Guns N’ Roses Added Muscle to Izzy Stradlin’s ‘Dust N’ Bones’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. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘You Could Be Mine’ Tied In to ‘Terminator 2′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.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The 30 Wildest Moments From Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion TourThe 30 Wildest Moments From Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion TourA look back at one of the longest, most calamitous treks in rock history.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
‘You Ain’t the First’ Became Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Drunken Pirate Song’‘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.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty