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
How Axl Rose Transcended Emotional Destruction With ‘Estranged’How Axl Rose Transcended Emotional Destruction With ‘Estranged’Guns N' Roses front man channeled heartache and frustration into 'Use Your Illusion II' epic.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
The Guns N’ Roses Dustups That Led to ‘Breakdown’The Guns N’ Roses Dustups That Led to ‘Breakdown’Piano-led ‘Use Your Illusion’ track was nailed down after members battled to understand the composition.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Guns N’ Roses Covered Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’Why Guns N’ Roses Covered Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’Band made song a live staple before recording studio version. Gary GraffGary Graff
When Axl Rose Pulled Triple Duty on Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Dead Horse’When Axl Rose Pulled Triple Duty on Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Dead Horse’In addition to vocals, frontman played guitar and served as video's cameraman. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
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 Revealed Their Cynical Side on ‘Garden of Eden’Guns N’ Roses Revealed Their Cynical Side on ‘Garden of Eden’Lyrics questioning the state of the world still resonate today. Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
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
‘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