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
When Guns N’ Roses Got ‘Out There’ on the Furious ‘Perfect Crime’When Guns N’ Roses Got ‘Out There’ on the Furious ‘Perfect Crime’Band dabbled in speed metal on blistering 'Use Your Illusion I' cut.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
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