I remember Izzy when he was a kid in Lafayette, Indiana. He and Axl used to skateboard at the Levee Plaza skatepark. The bottom of his board said " Gonzo" . Axl would call him " Gonzo" . He wasn't too shabby of a skater. He was quiet , not like Axl, who was pretty extroverted.

@motorcity7137

3 жыл бұрын

Never happened

@poisoneddog2967

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcity7137 dying 😂😂😂

@poisoneddog2967

2 жыл бұрын

I remember when slash was born and I'm only 18

@kuhanblock9380

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcity7137 could be true. Chris Jericho said he once saw Axl skateboarding backstage before a show

@adamwatson6916

Жыл бұрын

@@motorcity7137 why not? Famous people had normal lives before becoming famous and took part in normal activities that all kids do and famous people also had non famous Friends before becoming famous and had classmates and acquaintances before becoming famous and yet any time somome says they were friends or Classmates of a famous person they are called Liars without any proof they are lying. Famous people don't fall from the sky and they were not born famous. They had Friends class mates played in bands with people played sports with people ETC. Which means they are people who exist who knew famous people before they were famous . Izzy still hangs out with people he went to school with. Famous people have hometowns too and many times they come from small times os there are people form those towns that knew famous people while they were growing up

I can totally see Duff with that crooked smirk calling him "Whizzy"

Slash's Izzy story was funnier. "Dude, we gotta get a bigger place".

@rjlong89

4 жыл бұрын

Hah yep

@merileopardisaksassa7030

Жыл бұрын

For the uninitiated: Read Slash's book! It's good. He was quite pissed about accidently getting a little too close to Izzy during an intimate moment the two of them had with a lady.

I'm a recovering Heroine addict. Izzy is one of my idols. As a musician, and a recovering addict. Kinda weird huh?

@roxannemoser

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! 16 months here. Glad it's over. Andy McCoy was a favorite of mine too.

@dgenerated

4 жыл бұрын

2 years clean.. Best of luck to you both!.

@easilyoffended7772

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah weird

@scott1lori282

2 жыл бұрын

Not weird. Izzy got sober quit GNR and still is a badass among badasses. He actually is a great idol for you. Keep on truckin brother. You are stronger than that trash!

@paulmorvantjr.8072

Жыл бұрын

​@@scott1lori282 Okay........

I’m full on addicted to this channel, love it. My love for Guns n Roses knows no bounds

Izzy was the heart and soul of Guns N' Roses

@thebluesrockers

2 жыл бұрын

If you took away his body of work from the group there wouldn't be much there for a substantial career that's for sure. but they're all very talented.

@goprosapmi8856

Жыл бұрын

Dont forget Steven.

@paulmorvantjr.8072

Жыл бұрын

Izzy was overrated. Never fit in with them.

Traveling to Japan, Izzy didn't take sleepin' pills. He took all the heroin he brought with himself, at the airport ,after Niven told him to get rid off the stuff as there was no way to take a risk of bringing heroin to Japan.

@thinkingagain5966

3 жыл бұрын

Slash said it was valium

@yerzaat

3 жыл бұрын

@@thinkingagain5966 might be, very well :) who knows? Slash is not most reliable in terms of the memories :)

@thebluesrockers

2 жыл бұрын

Izzy didn't like heroin. his drug of choice was coke.

@yerzaat

2 жыл бұрын

@@thebluesrockers yeah, he wrote Mr.Brownstone just for fun.

@thebluesrockers

2 жыл бұрын

@@yerzaat He did use heroin early on, but Cocaine was his true monkey that was on his back. he told me that was his drug of choice. he also told me that Axel has never been addicted to anything other than cigarettes.

My Older sister Donna Ullery, pronounced all ler ree, used to trip Axel back in high school all the time and sing the Bill Bailey song to him. she was in his choir class. another true story for you. if anyone knows Axel, then ask him about it. His uncle also used to work at the west Lafayette Indiana Wal-Mart. he's the guy who taught Axel how to play the piano. a very nice guy with no ego. he told me that he missed seeing him. Tell Axel that too if you know him. I'm sure that man is most likely passed away by now. but I'm sure that would mean a lot to him to know that. Peace..

I spoke to Izzy Stralin directly the very night he left Chicago and quit Guns. They were just about to go to Japan to record their DVD. He told me that after getting this close to home, he decided to quit and just come home. he didn't even tell anyone yet. I was the very first person to hear it from him. It was me and a friend of mine Jon Muncie. we were out side the village pantry on 9th street. in Lafayette Indiana. He had told me that the band was soon to be broke up anyway, and Japan may very well be their last show. he said, well we have a few gigs over sea's, but I'm not sure if what's going to happen. That's a true story, no bull shit. if anyone knows Izzy, then ask him about it. he was waiting for the train to pass, as we stood there talking. he was riding his Harley Davidson Softail. I begged him not to quit. I said at least go to record the DVD. he said, they will be fine without him. he had already told them that he was going to quit after they went to Japan to record the DVD. but he said, after getting this close to home. I just decided to quit tonight a few hours ago and come back home.

@erikj.2066

2 жыл бұрын

You begged him to go record a DVD before DVD's even existed? Cool story!

@thebluesrockers

2 жыл бұрын

@@erikj.2066 it was to record the show that is now on DVD, I don't care if you don't believe my story. Izzy knows it's true..anyone who knows him can ask. I didn't make that up.

@adamwatson6916

Жыл бұрын

Too bad izzy left the band in August of 1991 and his last show was at Wembly in England. He also told Alan niven their manager he was leaving the band before the wembley show and was not even going to show up for the Wembly show but Alan Niven talked him into playing. G N R was on tour in Europe when when Izzy decided to leave the band . Chicago had nothing to do with it and he told their manager he was leaving.. Izzy quit the band 6 moths before the Japan. They myth that has been pushed over the years is that Izzy quit at the very last Minute and waited right before they they were set to tour Japan and he did not give them enough notice. They knew in August he was leaving and waited until the last minute to find a replacement because they thought they could convince him to stay. Your story is Bullshit.

@adamwatson6916

Жыл бұрын

@@thebluesrockers he quit the band in August of 91 and the Japan shows were in January. He told their Mamager in July he was quitting. His last show was England at wembly and he was not going to play the show but their magner talked him into it . He quit in July and the band was informed in August after the wenbly show that he was leaving the band . He left 6 months before the Japan concerts and the band knew because he told their manager he played his last show in England not Chicago and of course you would say ask anyone who knows izzu they will tell you my story us true because you know there is no way for anyone to ask izzy or anyone who knows him because 99 percent of the us don't know izzu or anyone who knows him. The fact that you said he quit the band I'm Chicago did not tell anyone but you it went straight to home yo Indianna from Chicago proves your a liar and also that it was right before they were going to Japan which also proves your full Of BS.. Izzu did no quit the band on a whim and he did not quit because he was in Chicago and realized how close to hom he was and it was being that close to home that made him decide to quit. He was thinking about quitting for months before ot he finally pulled the trigger. He quit in July and he told their Manager and agrees to play wembly . The wembly gig was in August he told their manager in July and the Japan gigs were in January. So not right before the Jajah gigs ..

@adamwatson6916

Жыл бұрын

Played his last gig at Wembly in August . 6 Months before the Japan trip and he told their manager in July he was quitting . After the Webly gig he went back to LA for work while before moving back to Indiana. How are people supposed to ask izzy or anyone who knows him .. only people who are lying make these foolish Statements . You know people in a you tube comment section are not going to know anyone that can confirm you BS story.. I jam with Jimmy page ask jimmy or anyone who knows him they will tell you.

Seems like there are different versions of the Izzy not knowing he is in Japan story, involving and told by different people.

Amen...thank you guys so much...

At their best gnr was a band that was a sum of its parts!

Izzy doing donuts? XD

@kuhanblock9380

2 жыл бұрын

He probably learned from the best.... MUSCLEMAN AND FIVES

The Legend

Gracias y saludos cordiales desde Mallorca para vosotros gnr central

according to Izzy he hated to Drive...aka Izzy hated you can't take heroin on planes...lol

I love you Axl Rose PLEASE come back to the Garden 💓💓💓

@bryannicholls200

3 жыл бұрын

You know you're all alone, your friends they aren't at home, everybody's gone to the Garden

@Slatrelle

Жыл бұрын

@@bryannicholls200 "She's a corn shucker...;"

Is 9:50 izzy talking? Never heard him before so I don’t know Oh no never mind it’s not Izzy I think Oh it’s axl

@innapayne6055

3 жыл бұрын

yea it`s Axl :)

What GNR fan bought Mick Walls book? The audacity...thats like bob guccione jr writing a book about axl.

Izzy from Idaho? I think the agent may haven't heard him, or Izzy was messing with him. We all know where Izzy originated.

I love Izzy 💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

Didn’t realize til this video izzy was arrested at sky harbor airport

IZZY is extremely selfish not giving the world what they want. His music and live shows. A talent like his is a damn shame to throw away :(

"Whizzy" aaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Hi Axl .... where’s Axl? Hi Axl ... Hi Axl ... Hi Axl!

@anishephiet6010

4 жыл бұрын

Not funny at all

@yokoohnoismygmail

2 жыл бұрын

not the place smh

Is Chinese Democracy out yet?

@darnellpistachio2991

3 жыл бұрын

Everywhere but China

Thats so rock and roll izzy fucking rocked isreal

izzy is the fn man love izzy

The narratives for these videos are a fucking mess.

its completely ridiculas that Izzy isnt playing with GnR, what the hell is he doing?

@foxslygrey

5 жыл бұрын

Hes working and doing fine.

@foxslygrey

5 жыл бұрын

@Chad Wicks I'll agree the Retro stuff is lacking but I'm holdin my opinion until I hear new material. One can learn to adapt to the changes of age. We'll see, but I won't beat the guy up for not living up to my expectations knowing I couldn't even come close to doing what he has done or is doing. I appreciate your opinion I just don't agree with it.

@foxslygrey

5 жыл бұрын

@Chad Wicks I hear ya.

@dims901

5 жыл бұрын

@@foxslygrey 6

@chrish1657

4 жыл бұрын

Keeping his dignity and self respect.

How rock on was Aerosmith and Steven Tyler throughout your careers???

Real nice Axl and you are always a straight up citizen on stage 😡

Clickbait. Shouldn't this be headed "Someone else reads stories from a book about Izzy"

Man if u give em the choice theyre all aquares....

F'n

Shit

Love Izzy but, Fuxk Izzy at this point. We have Axl, Slash, Duff with Richard (who is such a great compliment to Slash imo) and then Dizzy, Frank and Mellisa. The new band is solid....they just need to get into the studio and get some "new" recording done as GN'R.

@DakVagui

Ай бұрын

What the hell is GN'R for you? A name? And literally no one cares or asked for your opinion that has nothing to do with the video.

@DakVagui

Ай бұрын

Those musicians you mentioned wouldn't ever be able to do new songs... And no, that's not Guns N' Roses, GN'R died in the very beginning of the 90's... What you mention is a band that has been living of the first 2 lineups work.