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The tension further escalated when Izzy Stradlin announced his departure in 1991, citing frustrations with Axel's behavior and disagreements over revenue shares. Stradlin's exit marked a significant turning point in the band's history, with the remaining members seeing shifts in their earning potential from their contracts.
As reports emerged about disputes surrounding royalties, Axel sought greater control over the band's name and fame, leading to more band members exiting in the years that followed. By the late 1990s, Guns N' Roses was primarily Axel Rose and a revolving door of musicians, with Slash and Duff leaving amid claims of creative and financial tyranny.