35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses (Sorta) Celebrate on ‘Paradise City’35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses (Sorta) Celebrate on ‘Paradise City’Most of the songs on their groundbreaking debut focused on the dangerous underside of life. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Tracii Guns Proud of Role in ‘World-Changing’ Guns N’ Roses DebutTracii Guns Proud of Role in ‘World-Changing’ Guns N’ Roses DebutHe takes pride in the finished product, "even though I didn't play one note on it."Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why Axl Rose’s ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Cover Idea Was RejectedWhy Axl Rose’s ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Cover Idea Was RejectedAxl Rose pushed for a tragic image to be LP's main artwork. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Guns N’ Roses Album Art: The Wild Stories Behind All Six CoversGuns N’ Roses Album Art: The Wild Stories Behind All Six CoversBand's artwork history contains many controversial images. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Guns N’ Roses ‘Destruction Is Coming’ Countdown Clock Hints at Impending AnnouncementGuns N’ Roses ‘Destruction Is Coming’ Countdown Clock Hints at Impending AnnouncementThere's rarely a shortage of rumors surrounding Guns N' Roses, but every so often, something surfaces that looks like it could lead to actual news.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Double the ‘Destruction': 13 Songs That Could Have Been on Guns N’ Roses’ Debut AlbumDouble the ‘Destruction': 13 Songs That Could Have Been on Guns N’ Roses’ Debut AlbumGuns N’ Roses' Appetite for Destruction remains one of the greatest, game-changing rock albums in history. Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
The Day Guns N’ Roses Filmed ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ VideoThe Day Guns N’ Roses Filmed ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ VideoThe clip served as proof of Geffen Records' cautious investment in the rookie band.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Guns N’ Roses Find Warped Inspiration From Elton John on ‘My Michelle': The Story Behind Every ‘Appetite for Destruction’ SongGuns N’ Roses Find Warped Inspiration From Elton John on ‘My Michelle': The Story Behind Every ‘Appetite for Destruction’ SongElton John is far from the first artist anyone would think of while listening to Guns N' Roses' 'Appetite for Destruction,' but his classic early hit "Your Song" played a key role in one of its songs.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Classic Rock Pays Tribute to Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ – the Greatest Debut Rock Album of All TimeClassic Rock Pays Tribute to Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ – the Greatest Debut Rock Album of All TimeOne of my favorite eras of music was the hair bands of the 80's. Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and, of course, Guns 'N Roses. Michael GibsonMichael Gibson
How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Hijacked the Music IndustryHow Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Hijacked the Music IndustrySome stories are the stuff of legend; other parts are verifiable history that have either been revised, or forgotten.Art TavanaArt Tavana
35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Makes a Huge Introduction35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Makes a Huge IntroductionRock 'n' roll needed a serious fix by the last part of the '80s. Then came this song.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Day Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Finally Hit No. 1The Day Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Finally Hit No. 1Guns N' Roses' initial project didn't reach No. 1 in the U.S. until Aug. 6, 1988, more than a year after its release.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia