Most people needed something like Guns N' Roses in the 1980s, but Slash felt that his career is owed to the generation of classic rock.
With over 2.2 billion views on YouTube, Guns N' Roses' epic video for November Rain is one of the most-watched rock videos in history. Guitarist Slash has vivid memories of the shoot, not least becaus
Unlike the surviving members of Nirvana, the Black Crowes were featured on the FireAid bill beforehand, but they had a surprise of their own up their sleeves
The Guns N' Roses guitarist has recalled how he suffered heart problems, brought on by his abuse of drugs and alcohol.
Slash also revealed how he ended up befriending Robbie Williams, with whom he shares a birthplace - Stoke-on-Trent. “I was in LA at the Sunset Marquis [hotel], which is a favourite haunt of musicians,” he recalled. “I was walking by the pool and this guy yelled out, ‘You’re Slash! From Stoke! I’m from Stoke!’ I didn’t know who the fuck he was.
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash recalls terrifying music video shoot that left him convinced he was going to die that day.
Slash feels "fortunate" to still be alive after coming close to death in his 30s. The Guns 'N' Roses guitarist suffered heart problems brought on by his heavy drinking and drug-taking over the years and he admits he is lucky to still be around and able to work as he approaches his 60th birthday in July.
Set to take place on February 2-3, 2025, in Santa Monica, the event will feature a diverse array of items from legendary artists.
Slash feels "fortunate" to still be alive after coming close to death in his 30s. The Guns 'N' Roses suffered heart problems brought on by his heavy drinking and drug-taking over the years and he admits he is lucky to still be around and able to work as he approaches his 60th birthday in July.
Guns N' Roses' first and only No. 1 hit, "Sweet Child O Mine," had a part that was the result of the band not knowing how to end the song.
Looks like school is not out for a certain Guns N’ Roses veteran, who’ll be subbing in for a classic shock-rocker as he visits Alabama early next month. Alice Cooper is slated to return to the Mobile Saenger Theatre Feb. 4, for a performance that is well on its way to sold out. It’s a stop on Cooper’s “Too Close for Comfort” tour.
Guns N’ Roses emerged as a breath of fresh air in 1985, blending punk, hard-rock, and New York Dolls style glam in Regan’s recession-hit America. After leaving in 1997, McKagan rejoined the band in 2016 and took part in the “Not In This Lifetime” tour, which remains the ninth highest-grossing tour of all time.