The Guns N’ Roses Dustups That Led to ‘Breakdown’The Guns N’ Roses Dustups That Led to ‘Breakdown’Piano-led ‘Use Your Illusion’ track was nailed down after members battled to understand the composition.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Axl Rose Went Ballistic on the Press in ‘Get in the Ring’When Axl Rose Went Ballistic on the Press in ‘Get in the Ring’Venomous 'Use Your Illusion II' track nearly ended one rock journalist's career.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
Why Guns N’ Roses Created Two Contrasting Versions of ‘Don’t Cry’Why Guns N’ Roses Created Two Contrasting Versions of ‘Don’t Cry’It's the only song to appear on both 'Use Your Illusion I' and 'II.' Gary GraffGary Graff
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