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Remember our Lyric Battle with a couple of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees battling it out? Tomorrow’s the big day for them: The 27th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is taking place at the Hall Of Fame museum in Cleveland, Ohio. We know that Red Hot Chili Peppers and… Read on »
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Where do we begin with musician, songwriter, record + film producer (plus killer axe shredder) Slash? Born Saul Hudson in London, England, he moved with his family to Los Angeles, California and picked up the nickname Slash from a family friend: the kid was always in a hurry and zipping around! Slash’s passion for guitar… Read on »
To celebrate the 24th anniversary of Appetite for Destruction, I thought I’d try and decipher the “jungle” of lyrics that configure one of GnR’s greatest hits. The lyrics seem to be about their hometown of Los Angeles — gettin’ ruffed up around town, hanging with girls and throwing around money. Seems pretty spot on. If I wanted… Read on »
July 21, 1987: Guns N’ FREAKIN Roses released their debut album, “Appetite for Destruction” This is where I confess my secret desire to be Axl Rose. The sky-high teased hair, rock tee riddled with holes and stains, leather pants (!!!), and stack of silver bangles. A few summers ago I even bought a red bandana and… Read on »