Guns N' Roses or Not? Trivia Quiz

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'Welcome to the Jungle' was released in 1987 on the debut album 'Appetite for Destruction'. It was the first single from the album, but it initially sold poorly until MTV began airing the video. It's still one of the first songs people think of when anyone mentions Guns N' Roses.

'Sweet Child O' Mine' was also released in 1987 and became the band's first number one single in the United States. Slash's opening guitar riff was reportedly written as a warm-up exercise. The song was written by Axl Rose about his then-girlfriend Erin Everly.

'Paradise City' reached the top ten in both the UK and the US in 1989. The song features a lengthy outro that builds into a frantic finale. It remains a regular part of the band's live performances.

'November Rain' was released in 1992 on the album 'Use Your Illusion I'. At nearly nine minutes long, it became one of the longest songs ever to reach the top ten in the US. The accompanying music video, which cost several million dollars to make, was one of the most expensive ever produced at the time.

'Patience' reached number four on the US charts when it was released in 1989. It was an unusual choice for the band, being a gentle acoustic ballad rather than hard rock. It opens with Axl whistling, which became one of its most memorable features.

'Nightrain' appeared on 'Appetite for Destruction' in 1987 and was released as a single in 1989. The song takes its name and some inspiration from a cheap fortified wine popular at the time. It was a favourite in the band's early live sets.

'Mr Brownstone' appeared on 'Appetite for Destruction' in 1987. It is widely understood to be about heroin addiction, though the band were initially coy about this. The song became a fan favourite and has a distinctive rolling riff driven by Steven Adler's drumming.

'Live and Let Die' is a cover of the Paul McCartney song written for the 1973 James Bond film of the same name. Guns N' Roses released their version in 1991 on 'Use Your Illusion I'. Their hard rock treatment gave the song a very different feel from the original.

'You Could Be Mine' was released in 1991 and featured prominently in the film 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'. Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in the music video. The single reached the top ten in several countries.

Released in 1991 on 'Use Your Illusion II', 'Civil War' opens with a sample of dialogue from the film 'Cool Hand Luke'. It was one of the band's more politically charged songs, addressing the futility of war.

'Estranged' is often considered the third part of an informal trilogy alongside 'Don't Cry' and 'November Rain'. It was released in 1994. At nearly ten minutes long, it is one of the band's most ambitious recordings. The music video featured Axl jumping from an oil tanker into the sea.

'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' is a cover of the Bob Dylan song originally written for the 1973 film 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid'. Guns N' Roses first released a live recording on the 1990 'Days of Thunder' soundtrack before recording the studio version that appeared on 'Use Your Illusion II' in 1991. Their version became almost as well-known as the original.

'Yesterdays' appeared on 'Use Your Illusion II' in 1991 and was released as a single in 1992. It has a more reflective tone than much of the band's work. The song was co-written by West Arkeen, who collaborated with the band on several tracks.

'Rocket Queen' is the closing track on 'Appetite for Destruction'. It shifts dramatically in tone midway through, moving from aggressive hard rock to a more melodic section. It's often singled out by fans as one of the album's best tracks.

'My Michelle' is a track from 'Appetite for Destruction', released in 1987. It was written about a real person, Michelle Young, a friend of the band. The lyrics describe her troubled lifestyle in blunt terms. Michelle has said she was initially shocked by the song but came to appreciate it.

'Rock and Roll All Nite', 'I Was Made for Lovin' You', 'Beth', 'Lick It Up', 'Heaven's on Fire', 'Detroit Rock City' and 'Reason to Live' were all recorded by KISS. The band recorded all of these songs during a career spanning more than five decades. They became one of rock's most recognisable acts, known for their elaborate stage shows, face paint and larger-than-life personas.