How a Backstage Brawl Inspired Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Shotgun Blues’
Axl Rose took aim at Vince Neil on the scorching 'Use Your Illusion II' track.
Use Your Illusion
When Axl Rose Went Ballistic on the Press in ‘Get in the Ring’
Venomous 'Use Your Illusion II' track nearly ended one rock journalist's career.
Why Guns N’ Roses Covered Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’
Band made song a live staple before recording studio version.
How Guns N’ Roses Kissed Their Past Goodbye on ‘Yesterdays’
They split the difference here between their debut's rancorous blues rock, and the high-brow art-rock of their new double album.
How Guns N’ Roses Built ’14 Years’ From Two Different Songs
Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin made like Dr. Frankenstein to complete a track for 'Use Your Illusion II.'
When Guns N’ Roses Took a Stance on the Still-Relevant ‘Civil War’
'Use Your Illusion II' opener remains an integral part of the band's live set, offering a resonant message.
Slash’s ‘Coma’ Pushed Guns N’ Roses Into Complicated Territory
Izzy Stradlin and Gilby Clarke had trouble performing the song live.
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.
How Guns N’ Roses Wrote Together One Last Time on ‘Bad Apples’
Song helped keep Chicago sessions from being a total waste.
Guns N’ Roses Revealed Their Cynical Side on ‘Garden of Eden’
Lyrics questioning the state of the world still resonate today.