My Appetite For Destruction (17 page)

Gourmand Goofing. Guns N’ Rotelle during a fun Jack Lue photo session in 1985.
(Jack Lue)

Stand and Deliver.
GNR
rocks out on January 4, 1986. At this show, “My Michelle” was played live for the first time.
(Marc Canter)

Adler’s Attitude. Always happiest behind the drums, I’m debuting “Nightrain” live at the Music Machine, December 20, 1985.
(Marc Canter)

Welcome to the Cathouse. Guns N’ Roses loved playing “the pussy palace.” This was a special video shoot for “It’s So Easy,” October 10, 1989.
(Marc Canter)

Guns N’ Ronnie.
GNR
gathers backstage at Fenders Ballroom five days before we are signed. Joining us is Ron Schneider, a great friend and musician, who was also my tech assistant.
(Marc Canter)

Giant Step. Backstage with Duff before opening for Aerosmith and Deep Purple at Giants Stadium, August 16, 1988.
(Marc Canter)

Smack Down. Slash and I wrestle at friend Marc Canter’s house while Jack Lue referees, 1986.
(Marc Canter)

Slash Trashed. Slash and me on the road.
(David Plastik)

Big Buddy. Kevin DuBrow and me.

Fast Friends. Howard and I hit it off the first time I was on his show. A stretch limo, porn stars, and weed helped prep me for my appearance.
(Jamie Adler)

My Idol. Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons with me.

Wild Things. Steven Tyler, Slash, and me during the shooting of Sam Kinison’s “Wild Thing” music video.