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 Songs
Why Guns N’ Roses Covered Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’
Band made song a live staple before recording studio version.
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.
How Axl Rose Dug Up Old Hatred on Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Back Off Bitch’
"It's good that people recognize these things as dangerous," singer said.
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.
How Guns N’ Roses Added Muscle to Izzy Stradlin’s ‘Dust N’ Bones’
Guitarist took lead-vocal duties for the first time on a band song.
How Axl Rose’s Neighbor Inspired ‘Right Next Door to Hell’
GNR kicked off 'Use Your Illusion I' in vitriolic fashion.
How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘You Could Be Mine’ Tied In to ‘Terminator 2′
The 1991 single from 'Use Your Illusion' and 'Judgment Day' movie both had their roots in the '80s.
‘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.