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Guns N’ Roses burst onto the music scene in the mid-1980s, redefining the landscape of rock with their raw energy, gritty lyrics, and electrifying stage presence. Formed in Los Angeles in 1985, the band quickly gained notoriety for their unapologetic attitude and a sound that blended elements of hard rock, punk, and blues. The original lineup, featuring frontman W. Axl Rose, guitarist Saul “Slash” Hudson, bassist Duff McKagan, guitarist Izzy Stradlin, and drummer Steven Adler, became synonymous with the rebellious spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.
The band’s 1987 debut album, Appetite for Destruction, remains one of the most successful rock records of all time, fueled by anthems like “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” and “Paradise City.” Their meteoric rise to fame continued with the ambitious Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II albums in 1991, which showcased a broader musical palette with tracks like “November Rain” and “Civil War.” Despite internal tensions and lineup changes, Guns N’ Roses maintained their place in rock history, adapting their sound while staying true to their roots.
Known for their larger-than-life persona, both on and off stage, Guns N’ Roses has remained a cultural force. From headlining sold-out tours to releasing the long-awaited Chinese Democracy in 2008, the band has shown an enduring ability to captivate audiences worldwide. Their influence extends far beyond music, making them a defining icon of rock’s untamed legacy.
Complete List Of Guns N’ Roses Songs From A to Z
A – H
“14 Years” – Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“Absurd” – Hard Skool (2021)
“Ain’t It Fun” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“Ain’t Going Down” – Guns N’ Roses Pinball (1994)
“Anything Goes” – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
“Attitude” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“Back Off Bitch” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Bad Apples” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Bad Obsession” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Better” – Chinese Democracy (2008)
“Black Leather” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“Breakdown” – Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“Buick Makane (Big Dumb Sex)” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“Catcher in the Rye” – Chinese Democracy (2008)
“Chinese Democracy” – Chinese Democracy (2008)
“Civil War” – Nobody’s Child: Romanian Angel Appeal (1990), Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“Coma” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Dead Horse” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Don’t Cry” – Use Your Illusion I (1991), Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“Don’t Damn Me” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Double Talkin’ Jive” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Down on the Farm” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“Dust N’ Bones” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Estranged” – Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“Garden of Eden” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Get in the Ring” – Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“Hair of the Dog” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“Hard Skool” – Hard Skool (2021)
“Heartbreak Hotel” – Appetite for Destruction Super Deluxe Edition (2018)
“Human Being” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
I – R
“I Don’t Care About You” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“I.R.S.” – Chinese Democracy (2008)
“If the World” – Chinese Democracy (2008)
“It’s So Easy” – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
“Jumpin’ Jack Flash” – Appetite for Destruction Super Deluxe Edition (2018)
“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” – Days Of Thunder (1990), Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“Live and Let Die” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Locomotive (Complicity)” – Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“Look at Your Game, Girl” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“Madagascar” – Chinese Democracy (2008)
“Mama Kin” – Live ?!@ Like a Suicide* (1986)
“Move to the City” – Live ?!@ Like a Suicide* (1986), Appetite for Destruction Super Deluxe Edition (2018)
“Mr. Brownstone” – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
“My Michelle” – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
“My World” – Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“New Rose” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“New Work Tune” – Appetite for Destruction Super Deluxe Edition (2018)
“Nice Boys” – Live ?!@ Like a Suicide* (1986)
“Nightrain” – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
“November Rain” – Use Your Illusion I (1991), Appetite for Destruction Super Deluxe Edition (2018)
“Oh My God” – End of Days (1999)
“One in a Million” – G N’ R Lies (1988)
“Out ta Get Me” – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
“Paradise City” – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
“Patience” – G N’ R Lies (1988)
“Perfect Crime” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Perhaps” – (2023)
“The Plague” – Appetite for Destruction Super Deluxe Edition (2018)
“Pretty Tied Up (The Perils of Rock n’ Roll Decadence)” – Use Your Illusion II (1991)
“Prostitute” – Chinese Democracy (2008)
“Raw Power” – The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
“Reckless Life” – Live ?!@ Like a Suicide* (1986)
“Riad N’ the Bedouins” – Chinese Democracy (2008)
“Right Next Door to Hell” – Use Your Illusion I (1991)
“Rocket Queen” – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
S – Z
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