How a Grisly Murder Inspired Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Double Talkin’ Jive’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.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Axl Rose Dug Up Old Hatred on Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Back Off Bitch’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. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Guns N’ Roses Exposed Their Vices (Again) on ‘Bad Obsession’Guns N’ Roses Exposed Their Vices (Again) on ‘Bad Obsession’'Use Your Illusion I' cut reflects on band's addictions in sobering detail.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
‘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 Guns N’ Roses Overcame Self-Doubt to Cover ‘Live and Let Die’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.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
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
How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘You Could Be Mine’ Tied In to ‘Terminator 2′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.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The 30 Wildest Moments From Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion TourThe 30 Wildest Moments From Guns N’ Roses’ Use Your Illusion TourA look back at one of the longest, most calamitous treks in rock history.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Guns N’ Roses Warmed Up for the ‘Use Your Illusion’ TourHow Guns N’ Roses Warmed Up for the ‘Use Your Illusion’ TourThey were still months away from delivering the two new albums to fans.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
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