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.
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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.
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.
Matt Sorum’s Bid to Become Part of Guns N’ Roses Reunion
Drummer wasn’t happy with lack of involvement but still feels good about his legacy.
Axl Rose’s ‘Genius Moment’ That Made ‘Use Your Illusion’
Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum recalls singer’s smart ideas.
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.'
Axl Rose Guts Out Guns N’ Roses’ Wrigley Field Show Amidst Potential Food Poisoning
'I was throwing up and light headed,' revealed the singer.
30 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Double Down With ‘Use Your Illusion I’ & ‘II’
The biggest double album ever?
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.