Слайд 1Guns N’ Roses
Guns N' Roses (sometimes abbreviated as G N' R)
are an American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985
Слайд 2Members of the group
Guns N' Roses was formed in March 1985
by singer Axl RoseGuns N' Roses was formed in March 1985 by singer Axl Rose and rhythm guitarist Izzy StradlinGuns N' Roses was formed in March 1985 by singer Axl Rose and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin of Hollywood RoseGuns N' Roses was formed in March 1985 by singer Axl Rose and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin of Hollywood Rose, along with lead guitarist Tracii GunsGuns N' Roses was formed in March 1985 by singer Axl Rose and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin of Hollywood Rose, along with lead guitarist Tracii Guns, bassist Ole BeichGuns N' Roses was formed in March 1985 by singer Axl Rose and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin of Hollywood Rose, along with lead guitarist Tracii Guns, bassist Ole Beich, and drummer Rob GardnerGuns N' Roses was formed in March 1985 by singer Axl Rose and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin of Hollywood Rose, along with lead guitarist Tracii Guns, bassist Ole Beich, and drummer Rob Gardner of L.A. Guns. The band coined its name by combining two of the group members' names.
Слайд 8Music style
The music of Guns N' Roses is a fusion of
punk rockThe music of Guns N' Roses is a fusion of punk rock, blues-rockThe music of Guns N' Roses is a fusion of punk rock, blues-rock, heavy metalThe music of Guns N' Roses is a fusion of punk rock, blues-rock, heavy metal and hard rock.
Слайд 9Albums
The band has released six studio albums, accumulating sales of more
than 100 million albums worldwide, including shipments of 45 million in the United States.
Слайд 10Late 1980s and early 1990s
Guns N' Roses have been credited with
reviving the mainstream popularity of rock 'n' rollGuns N' Roses have been credited with reviving the mainstream popularity of rock 'n' roll, at a time when popular music was dominated by dance musicGuns N' Roses have been credited with reviving the mainstream popularity of rock 'n' roll, at a time when popular music was dominated by dance music and pop metalGuns N' Roses have been credited with reviving the mainstream popularity of rock 'n' roll, at a time when popular music was dominated by dance music and pop metal.Their late 1980s and early 1990s years have been described as the period in which they brought forth a "hedonistic rebelliousness" reminiscent of the early Rolling Stones
Слайд 11The first album
Guns N' Roses' debut album Appetite for Destruction was
released in July 1987. The album underwent an artwork change after the original cover design by Robert Williams—depicting a surrealist scene in which a dagger-toothed monster vengefully attacks a robot rapist
Слайд 12"Welcome to the Jungle"
In the U.S., "Welcome to the Jungle" was
issued as the album's first single, with an accompanying music video
Слайд 13"Sweet Child o' Mine"
"Sweet Child o' Mine" was the album's second
U.S. single, a love song co-written by Rose as a poem for his then-girlfriend Erin Everly
Слайд 14Growing success
. Due to the growing grassroots success of the band
and the cross-gender appeal of the song, "Sweet Child o' Mine" and its accompanying music video received heavy airplay on both radio and MTV, becoming a huge hit during the summer of 1988 and reaching the top of the charts in the U.S. Slash later commented, "It was actually my least favorite song we ever wrote... I hate it, but it turns out to be our greatest song ever.”
Слайд 15Guns N' Roses tours
Guns N' Roses toured extensively in support of
their debut album, embarking on the 16-month-long Appetite for Destruction TourGuns N' Roses toured extensively in support of their debut album, embarking on the 16-month-long Appetite for Destruction Tour. In addition to headlining dates in Europe and the U.S., the band opened North American shows for The CultGuns N' Roses toured extensively in support of their debut album, embarking on the 16-month-long Appetite for Destruction Tour. In addition to headlining dates in Europe and the U.S., the band opened North American shows for The Cult, Mötley CrüeGuns N' Roses toured extensively in support of their debut album, embarking on the 16-month-long Appetite for Destruction Tour. In addition to headlining dates in Europe and the U.S., the band opened North American shows for The Cult, Mötley Crüe, and Alice Cooper throughout the second half of 1987
Слайд 16G N' R Lies
Guns N' Roses' next album, G N' R
Lies, was released in November 1988.
In 1990, Guns N' Roses returned to the studio to begin recording their most ambitious undertaking yet.
Слайд 17Success
Guns N' Roses accompanied the Use Your Illusion albums with many
videos, including "Don't Cry albums with many videos, including "Don't Cry", "November Rain albums with many videos, including "Don't Cry", "November Rain" and "Estranged albums with many videos, including "Don't Cry", "November Rain" and "Estranged" – some of the most expensive music videos ever made. The hit ballad "November Rain albums with many videos, including "Don't Cry", "November Rain" and "Estranged" – some of the most expensive music videos ever made. The hit ballad "November Rain" (No. 3 US) became the most requested video on MTV,
Слайд 18Writing a new material
Interviews with Guns N' Roses band members suggest
that between 1994 and 1996, the band sporadically began to write and record new material, most of which, according to Slash, had been written by Rose. Rose has stated the exact opposite in the open letter on the official Guns N' Roses website, that the album was mostly a "Slash album" and Rose was allowed very little input into the album
Слайд 19Their works
In an MTV phone interview with Kurt Loder in 1999,
Rose said he and the then-new band had recorded enough material for a double album. In an informal chat with Rolling Stone magazine in February 2006, Rose stated the band had 32 songs in the works.
Слайд 20Chinese Democracy
While appearing on various fan message boards in December 2008
(after the release of Chinese Democracy, which was released in November of that year), he stated several working titles of songs from a possible future album.
Слайд 21Fame
On December 7, 2011, it was announced that the classic Guns
N' Roses lineup were to be inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame, along with several other acts, including Red Hot Chili PeppersOn December 7, 2011, it was announced that the classic Guns N' Roses lineup were to be inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame, along with several other acts, including Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Faces.