Guns N’ Roses ‘Use Your Illusion': The Stories Behind Every SongGuns N’ Roses ‘Use Your Illusion': The Stories Behind Every SongBreaking down the twin epics from the biggest band in the world at the time.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Slash’s ‘Coma’ Pushed Guns N’ Roses Into Complicated TerritorySlash’s ‘Coma’ Pushed Guns N’ Roses Into Complicated TerritoryIzzy Stradlin and Gilby Clarke had trouble performing the song live. Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
When Axl Rose’s 3AM Invite Brought Alice Cooper to ‘The Garden’When Axl Rose’s 3AM Invite Brought Alice Cooper to ‘The Garden’"At some point, Axl, it's gotta be good enough." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
‘You Ain’t the First’ Became Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Drunken Pirate Song’‘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.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Axl Rose’s Neighbor Inspired ‘Right Next Door to Hell’How Axl Rose’s Neighbor Inspired ‘Right Next Door to Hell’GNR kicked off 'Use Your Illusion I' in vitriolic fashion.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why Guns N’ Roses Cut ‘Use Your Illusion’ in HalfWhy Guns N’ Roses Cut ‘Use Your Illusion’ in HalfA single-disc edition featured 12 of the most popular tracks from the original albums.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening