Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band. The band formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California in 1985. Led by frontman and co-founder Axl Rose, the band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album while going through numerous line-up changes and controversies since its formation.
The band has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. The band's 1987 major label debut album, Appetite for Destruction, has sold in excess of 38 million copies worldwide and reached No. 1 on the United States Billboard 200. In addition, the album charted three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including "Sweet Child o' Mine" which reached No. 1.
The current lineup comprises lead vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarists Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and DJ Ashba, rhythm guitarist Richard Fortus, bassist Tommy Stinson, keyboardists Dizzy Reed and Chris Pitman and drummer Frank Ferrer.
Guns N' Roses' mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s years have been described by individuals in the music industry as the period in which "they brought forth a hedonistic rebelliousness and revived the punk attitude-driven hard rock scene, reminiscent of the early Rolling Stones."
They brought about a fresh hard rock sound in the late 80's that shamefully was not able to really aspire into a sustaining effort as their leader became an addict. What a waste of talent. Nevertheless I believe they are deserving of a mention on the AHA forum.
Knocking On Heaven's Door
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcWTTs8QVRcParadise City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqTuN-35580Sweet Child O'Mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oobDQ0vdm8M