The Truth Behind Guns N’ Roses’ Unusual Name – And Why It Couldn’t Have Been Anything Else

Guns N’ Roses have been a powerhouse in the music scene for more than four decades. Despite the band’s now iconic status, the story behind their name is one of discord and change. In 1983, two years before Guns N’ Roses would officially form, Axl Rose created Hollywood Rose alongside Izzy Stradlin and Chris Weber. They …