Guns N’ Roses Celebrate Cheap Booze on ‘Nightrain': The Story Behind Every ‘Appetite for Destruction’ SongGuns N’ Roses Celebrate Cheap Booze on ‘Nightrain': The Story Behind Every ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Song"Nightrain" found Guns N' Roses celebrating their rotgut wine of choice as a hustling, unsigned, flat-broke garage band.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Hijacked the Music IndustryHow Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Hijacked the Music IndustrySome stories are the stuff of legend; other parts are verifiable history that have either been revised, or forgotten.Art TavanaArt Tavana
The History of Guns N’ Roses’ Controversy-Courting ‘Appetite for Destruction’ CoverThe History of Guns N’ Roses’ Controversy-Courting ‘Appetite for Destruction’ CoverGuns N’ Roses‘ breakthrough with 'Appetite for Destruction' took longer than expected, partially because a string of retailers refused to carry the album.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Makes a Huge Introduction35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Makes a Huge IntroductionRock 'n' roll needed a serious fix by the last part of the '80s. Then came this song.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Day Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Finally Hit No. 1The Day Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Finally Hit No. 1Guns N' Roses' initial project didn't reach No. 1 in the U.S. until Aug. 6, 1988, more than a year after its release.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
How Guns N’ Roses Revitalized Rock ‘n’ Roll With Their Debut Album, ‘Appetite for Destruction’How Guns N’ Roses Revitalized Rock ‘n’ Roll With Their Debut Album, ‘Appetite for Destruction’Before all the drama, Guns N' Roses were a kick-ass little rock 'n' roll band. Dave SwansonDave Swanson