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'''Guns n' Roses''' is an American ] band that originated in ] in 1985. The original line-up consisted of: '''Guns n' Roses''' is an American ] band that originated in ] in 1985. The original line-up consisted of:


Axl Rose- Vocals *] - vocals
⚫ *] - lead guitar
Tracii Guns- Lead Guitar
Izzy Stradlin- Rhytmn guitar *] - rhythm guitar
Duff Mckagan- Bass *] - bass
⚫ *] - drums
Rob Gardner-Drums


The name was derived from the names of two previous projects, ''']''' and ''']'''.
However, Guns and Gardner left the band just before the start of the band's first tour. They were quickly replaced by a young, half African American guitarist, from England, named Slash, and a young, blond Californian drummer named Steven Adler. The new, more known lineup looked like this:


The line-up as above released three albums:
Axl Rose - vocals
⚫ Slash - lead guitar
Izzy Stradlin - rhythm guitar
Duff McKagan - bass
⚫ Steve Adler - drums


*'']'' - a self-produced ] in 1985
In June of 1985, the band set off on it's first tour, called ''The Hell Tour'', but it wasn't a success. They had a home in Los Angeles, called ''The Hell House'', which they met at after the tour. They played in many clubs, such as the famous Whiskey club, and gained notoriety.
*'']'' - Their first LP under ] in 1987, sold 20 million copies, had three top 10 singles, and hit #1 on the charts
*'']'' - released in 1988 hit #2 on the charts


Shortly after the release of "Lies", drummer Steve Adler was dismissed from the band, reportedly due to his unwillingness to address his ]. In ] Guns n' Roses returned to the studio with new drummer ] and keyboardist ]. In 1991 they released '']'' and '']'', which debuted as #2 and #1 on the charts.
To be continued


After their release, Izzy Stradlin quit the band, and was replaced by ]. Guns n' Roses then went on a 28-month-long world tour, which included a ] tribute. During this time, "November Rain" became the most requested video on ], eventually winning a ] for best cinematography.
In 1986, the released their first album, ''Live $@*^* Like a Suicide'', on their independant Uzi Suicide label. The 10,000 copies were quickly sold. The next year, they released their first full album, called ''Appetite for Destruction'', which quickly climbed the charts.

In 1993, Guns n' Roses released a collection of punk covers entitled '']'' which, because ] had started become ascendant in the rock and roll world, sold poorly. Over the next several years the band disintegrated, and Axl Rose became the sole owner of the Guns n' Roses name.

In 1998 Axl Rose returned to the studio accompanied by:

*] - drums (from ])
*] - bass (from ])
*] - guitar (from ])
*] - guitar
*] - keyboards

In 1999, the band released one new song, "Oh My God," which was included on the soundtrack of the poorly-received ] film '']''. This song was intended to be a prelude for a new album, '']''; however, that project was delayed for several years, fueling speculation that it and the band were dropped by their record label, ]. Later in ], Finck returned to Nine Inch Nails to record ''The Fragile''; in ], he returned once again to Guns 'n Roses, along with guitarist ].

Reports issued by the band in ] and ] claimed that ''Chinese Democracy'' was to be released later that year by Interscope/], with whom they had apparently patched up their differences (if any). Several release dates set for ], ] and ] had come and gone with no sign of the album. As of ], the album is still unreleased.

External Links

Paradise City *

Revision as of 04:06, 11 December 2003

Guns n' Roses is an American metal band that originated in Los Angeles in 1985. The original line-up consisted of:

The name was derived from the names of two previous projects, L.A. Guns and Hollywood Roses.

The line-up as above released three albums:

Shortly after the release of "Lies", drummer Steve Adler was dismissed from the band, reportedly due to his unwillingness to address his heroin addiction. In 1990 Guns n' Roses returned to the studio with new drummer Matt Sorum and keyboardist Dizzy Reed. In 1991 they released Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, which debuted as #2 and #1 on the charts.

After their release, Izzy Stradlin quit the band, and was replaced by Gilby Clarke. Guns n' Roses then went on a 28-month-long world tour, which included a Freddie Mercury tribute. During this time, "November Rain" became the most requested video on MTV, eventually winning a VMA for best cinematography.

In 1993, Guns n' Roses released a collection of punk covers entitled The Spaghetti Incident which, because grunge had started become ascendant in the rock and roll world, sold poorly. Over the next several years the band disintegrated, and Axl Rose became the sole owner of the Guns n' Roses name.

In 1998 Axl Rose returned to the studio accompanied by:

In 1999, the band released one new song, "Oh My God," which was included on the soundtrack of the poorly-received Arnold Schwarzenegger film End of Days. This song was intended to be a prelude for a new album, Chinese Democracy; however, that project was delayed for several years, fueling speculation that it and the band were dropped by their record label, Interscope. Later in 1999, Finck returned to Nine Inch Nails to record The Fragile; in 2000, he returned once again to Guns 'n Roses, along with guitarist Buckethead.

Reports issued by the band in 2001 and 2002 claimed that Chinese Democracy was to be released later that year by Interscope/Geffen Records, with whom they had apparently patched up their differences (if any). Several release dates set for September, November and December had come and gone with no sign of the album. As of 2003, the album is still unreleased.

External Links

Paradise City *