In an exclusive excerpt from new Eighties hard-rock oral history 'Nöthin' but a Good Time,' GN'R members and those in their inner circle look back on how the band's classic lineup came to be
"Sometimes things don't work out," says reclusive guitarist
Looking back on landmark double release 25 years later: Axl Rose and Co. were falling apart but their creativity was at a peak
Listen to reclusive guitarist's voicemail to Rolling Stone in our animated video
Reclusive guitarist won't tour with former bandmates and denies rumors of new studio recordings
"You'd think if Slash and Axl are working together ... Izzy would be a shoo-in," singer says
The duo will play together for first time since 1993
Duff is "spineless," Slash is a "cancer" and all the other classic Guns N' Roses mudslinging
Watch the grand finale of Guns N' Roses' 'Use Your Illusion' Tour
Guitarist plays '14 Years' with former band
