Sweet Child o’ Mine may be Guns N’ Roses’ calling card – and for many guitarists, their entry point into the band and even Slash’s repertoire. However, the Les Paul slinger admits he wasn’t so keen on ...
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Over 30 years ago, Guns N’ Roses were in talks to tour with the iconic rap group N.W.A, which consisted of Eazy-E, MC Ren, Dr ...
Most music fans know Duff McKagan as the bassist for Guns N’ Roses. However, he had many other projects both before and after being in the legendary rock band. After GNR, he formed Velvet Revolver ...
Duff McKagan has detailed the conflicting feelings he experienced following the success of Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine.” The single, released in 1988, became GNR’s first No. 1 hit. In a ...
For those who missed the hair-metal heyday, Guns N’ Roses exploded onto the scene in 1985. Formed in Los Angeles by frontman ...
During an appearance on the Songcraft podcast, McKagan recalled how the track came together. “Izzy [Stradlin] had the three chords,” the bassist explained. “OK, well that’s… What do you do with that?
Guns N’ Roses is set to reissue their first-ever live album.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will drop Guns N’ Roses – Live Era ...
Guns N' Roses have announced an expanded vinyl reissue of their 1999 release Live Era '87-'93, set to arrive in various ...
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 The familiar chords of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" filled Beaver Creek Park as ...