04-22 Heavy Metal author Martin Popoff's new book: "Guns N' Roses at 40", which features 40 key pivotal points in GNR's Career.
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Formed on Los Angeles’ legendary Sunset Strip in 1985, Guns N’ Roses quickly rose from the gritty club scene to become one of the biggest acts in rock music—achieving massive commercial success and becoming a top live draw in under three years. Along the way, their meteoric rise was matched by no shortage of controversy, internal conflict, and headline-making moments.
In Guns N’ Roses at 40, acclaimed rock historian and author Martin Popoff explores 40 pivotal moments that shaped the band’s legacy—from their formation and breakout success to major tours, iconic releases, creative partnerships, internal struggles, and everything in between.
Today, we’re thrilled to be speaking with Martin Popoff about his new book. With over 100 titles to his name on topics ranging from hard rock and heavy metal to classic rock and vinyl collecting, Martin’s work includes Rush: The Illustrated History, Led Zeppelin: Song by Song, Pink Floyd: Album by Album, Bowie at 75, AC/DC at 50, Kiss at 50 and more. He also contributed to the award-winning documentaries Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage and ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas for Banger Films.
Show Notes:
Martin’s website: https://martinpopoff.com/
Martin’s books: https://martinpopoff.com/html/bookslist
Martin’s podcast: https://martinpopoff.com/html/podcast
Martin’s youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecontrarians2438
Sample here: The Contrarians "Reliving Old Reviews... " AC/DC "High Voltage" ...w/Martin Popoff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpjYr4rV2kE
And yes, there was another band that threatened to release an album titled Chinese Democracy, it was The Offspring. Read the article: https://loudwire.com/offspring-nearly-stole-chinese-democracy-guns-n-roses/
GNR videos:
Guns N' Roses | Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHo9aAHL9xE
Guns N' Roses - Live at The Troubadour (06.06.1985) GNR FIRST SHOW! AUDIO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmUNrdR8iu4
Guns N' Roses Back Off Bitch Live 1986 07 11 The Troubadour, Hollywood, California: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBgac9LvG08
Guns N’ Roses: "Live Troubadour", West Hollywood, CA, USA. July 11, 1986: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO1C_1ZBxaU
Guns N' Roses 'Live And Let Die' Troubadour Gig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-Z1-fEkVfE
Guns N Roses Live Tokyo 1992 (Full Concert): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEovh0SBPR8
Guns N Roses Rock in Rio – 2017 Full Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzdcKKVlArI
Guns N Roses Mates Rehearsal 1989 Before Rolling Stones Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofNVusHxcIY
Axl Rose and Bruce Springsteen perform "Come Together": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtzkBewRsiE
Guns N' Roses - Paradise City (Feat. Dave Grohl) (Glastonbury 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHZTOvcElng
Guns N' Roses: Live at Farm Aid 1990 - "Civil War" & "Down on the Farm" (Steven Adler Last Concert): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOOx8DQUY9k
Guns n' Roses 1991 St. Louis - Rocket Queen Incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq_hUz4QGFg
Queen - Elton John & Axl Rose - Bohemian Rhapsody (The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert) HD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq_hUz4QGFg
Michael Jackson ft. Slash – 1995 MTV Music Awards - Beat It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaPUTCErvu0