I had an interesting interview with Slash the other day for a story that will run in the Creative Loafing that hits newsstands Oct. 3. The story is to advance Velvet Revolver's Oct. 6 date at Ford Amphitheatre. And while I appreciate Slash's current band it's Guns N' Roses, the original Gunners, that remain dearest to my rock 'n' roll heart. In fact, I'm working on an essay for the Oct. 3 issue that argues Appetite for Destruction is the greatest hard-rock album of the past two decades. Slash offers his opinion on the album in my lengthy Q&A. He also dishes on what GNR song is being debuted on this tour. For the time being, let's debate the Gunners greatest contributions to the R&R canon.
Top 10: Guns N' Roses songs
1. "Welcome to the Jungle," Appetite for Destruction
2. "November Rain," Use Your Illusion I
3. "Sweet Child O' Mine," Appetite for Destruction
4. "Paradise City," Appetite for Destruction
5. "Patience," Lies
6. "Civil War," Use Your Illusion II
7. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," Use Your Illusion II
8. "Used to Love Her," Lies
9. "Don't Cry," Use Your Illusion I
10. "Mr. Brownstone," Appetite for Destruction
This article appears in Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2007.