Guns n Roses: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2012

Official Site: http://gunsnroses.com/


Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/guns-n-roses/bio/


GnR formed in 1985. After solidifying the lineup, they played the club scene where they got noticed. They released the EP Live Like a Suicide in 1986. In 1987, they conquered with Appetite for Destruction.

Welcome to the Jungle (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1tj2zJ2Wvg

Sweet Child O Mine (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7OgIMMRc4

Paradise City (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbm6GXllBiw


They displayed a "hedonistic rebelliousness" missing in rock at the time. GnR is credited with reviving rock n roll in the hair metal era and appeared in Clint Eastwood’s The Dead Pool. MTV and radio did not want to play GnR, but fans kept requesting and demanding it.

Patience (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErvgV4P6Fzc


Axl Rose kicked Steven Adler out of the band for drug use in 1990. Matt Sorum replaced Adler and they added Dizzy Reed for keyboards.

They released Use Your Illusion 1 and 2 in 1991. In short order, GnR became the biggest band in the universe, provided a song for Terminator 2, and riots quickly followed.

You Could Be Mine (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vygQZ9hYqyE

Don’t Cry (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRIbf6JqkNc

Live and Let Die (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D9vAItORgE

November Rain (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE


St Louis riot (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FJHqfbAK44


They toured with Metallica. Another riot occurred in Montreal (1992):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k57_zRGPkvw

Civil War (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1fHxPY3TJo

Estranged (1994): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpmAY059TTY

Since I Don’t Have You (1994): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYOYlqOitDA


GnR covered the Stones for Interview with a Vampire.

Sympathy for the Devil (1995): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgT8FpJbPY


Then, they disappeared…disbanded….and Axl returned with a whole new band in 2008.

Chinese Democracy (2008): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faSBzYRnFdk








 

Metallica: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame part 2

1991-2000

Metallica broke into popular music consciousness in 1989 with "One." In 1991, they became superstars with their self-titled "Black" album. Naturally, they were accused of selling out.

Enter Sandman (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD-E-LDc384


The Unforgiven (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUHFfR8hWcA

Nothing Else Matters (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj75Arhq5ho



Wherever I May Roam (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwPg8gJq_Kw
   In 1992, they co-headlined a tour with Guns n Roses. Hetfield suffered major burns during an on stage incident. Later in the same show, Axl Rose threw a fit, the show ended early, and a riot ensued.

Woodstock '94: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtrTuoqH6A0


They further horrified fans by cutting their hair.

Until It Sleeps (1996): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3WIHtOmkBg

Hero of the Day (1996): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkfO8c8MlKU

King Nothing (1997): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5j8lz4oD4Q

The Memory Remains w/Marianne Faithful (1997): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDN4awrpPQQ

Fuel (1998): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd85POcfmBA


A cover album:

Turn the Page (1998): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEzWZCr___k

Whiskey in a Jar (1999): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boanuwUMNNQ



Work with an orchestra:
 No Leaf Clover (1999): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd9ohpDDCRU


In 2000, the band discovered one of their demos had been leaked online. They discovered online file sharing and filed suit against Napster for copyright infringement. Digital downloads spelled the beginning of the end of the music industry. The battle cost the band some fans. However, they were right in the long run.

For Mission Impossible:

I Disappear (2000): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYSDC3cHoZs
    

Guns n Roses: November Rain (1992)

"November Rain" is the longest song to ever reach the top 10. Axl Rose began work on the epic in 1983 and actually released a version in 1985. Slash claims the band did an 18 minute version in 1986. Supposedly, Slash and Duff resisted recording the song preferring to stay away from symphonic ballads. The accompanying video is essentially a short film with a $1.5 million budget. The video is a mash up of various music video clichés, but is often considered one of the greatest ever made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE&ob=av2e

Guns n Roses: Yesterdays (1992)

Once upon a time, Guns and Roses ruled the world.  "Yesterdays" was released on Use Your Illusion II. The album, released alongside Use Your Illusion I, certified GnR as one of the biggest bands in the world. They toured for several years in support of the records destroying hotels along the way. Then, Axl Rose lost his mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5QHBZrDLvc

Metallica: Fade to Black (1984)

Lars and James were "obsessed with death" at the time they wrote "Fade to Black." It's about suicidal feelings and has become a concert staple. In 1992, Hetfield was severely burned when he stepped into the on-stage flames while performing the song forcing a premature end of Metallica's set. Guns n Roses came on later and Axl melted down leading to a riot in Montreal.

Live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7C90sLh5Ok

Studio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEQnzs8wl6E