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The Rise and Fall of Guns N' Roses: A Tale of Fame, Fortune, and Fractured Friendships

Guns N' Roses, one of the most iconic rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s, was not always the household name it is today. The journey from obscurity to superstardom was fraught with struggles, both financially and personally, for its members. This article explores the origins, successes, and eventual tensions that led to the band's tumultuous history.

Early Days Before Fame

Before the world knew Axel Rose as the frontman of Guns N’ Roses, he held a variety of odd jobs, including working as a night manager. Interestingly, Axel and fellow band member Izzy Stradlin once participated in a scientific study at UCLA, where they were paid $8 per hour to smoke cigarettes.