The Darkness & Black Stone Cherry are going on tour in the UK next year, if you fancy a big night out of rock n' roll, you can get tickets here: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/

@GregKuppinger

Жыл бұрын

Any U.S.?

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

Жыл бұрын

@@GregKuppinger Hopefully in late 2023, but nothing has been planned yet.

@thomaszonkowski2115

Жыл бұрын

Justin, as your attorney I recommend you do a reaction on Roxey Music's 50th anniversary. Cheers

@noahsonne4890

Жыл бұрын

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain Hey Justin, are you planing any european festival gigs next summer ? Copenhell, Denmark perhaps ?

@emmayoung3355

Жыл бұрын

Got my tickets to the Glasgow show the other day! Heading over from Cork. Excited!

Paradise City to this day is one of those songs that no matter where I am or what I’m doing as soon as I hear it I’m instantly transported to a happy place.

@punkisinthedetails1470

Жыл бұрын

Is that happy place called paradise city by chance?

@vengefulelf659

Жыл бұрын

Paradise city’s only requirement is pretty girls and green grass!!!

@punkisinthedetails1470

Жыл бұрын

@@vengefulelf659 yup. Green meets code. Any other color gets a ticket.

@neboknenim9429

Жыл бұрын

@@vengefulelf659 the grass is green & that's wat makes the girls so pretty!!!

@Vivi_9

Жыл бұрын

@@vengefulelf659 legend has it they also accept fat girls with tig ole bitties

I got to open for Duff McKagan's band Loaded and the first thing I said to him when I met him was "You ruined my fucking life." He tilted his head in confusion and looked at me for a minute. And that's when I told him I could have been anything. I could have been an astronaut. I could have been a fireman. Maybe even a doctor. Probably not but... Once I heard Appetite for Destruction in 7th grade, I knew I couldn't do anything but play music. Later that night he invited me up on stage to sing with him on "Mr. Brownstone" and "It's so Easy". When I got to the chorus of "Easy", he pointed up because he wanted me to take the high parts. And I nailed it. That was one of the best nights of my life. Duff is one of the sweetest, coolest guys I've ever met, famous or not.

@effdonahue6595

Жыл бұрын

Very cool story!!🎃

@saltymahero9898

Жыл бұрын

Yeah ....that's cool man

@DrMooseknuckle0

Жыл бұрын

I snuck into the Not in This Lifetime tour with Duff's daughter's group. Just walked backstage with a 20 person group and saw the show from the front. Just for that, Duff is the man.

@armondtanz

Жыл бұрын

Im waiting for the.... The thing that didnt happen, comment.

@darrenmcmackin330

Жыл бұрын

That's pretty awesome man.

Yes, they were. There’s a reason why Appetite sold so many copies, because it was an absolutely stellar rock & roll LP and one of the consistently best albums of all time.

@patricksmith3376

9 ай бұрын

Facts! I couldn't agree more. I was 14 when Appetite came out and blew everything else away. It is truly a one of a kind album from a one of a kind band

@ighfee

8 ай бұрын

@@OneIssueVoter guns n roses saved rock 🤘

@GBCR

8 ай бұрын

That's not an argument. 50 cents and eminem and justin beiber and the beatles and marilyn linkin also sell millions. G'N'R were good, but overrated; the media hyped them only because they didn't go with the stupid makeup and hairdos everyone else was clinging to; but the music was fundamentally the same (more or less). I guess wearing a tight bikini and a top hat is so much wiser....

@Will324

8 ай бұрын

@@OneIssueVoter what you call grunge and what was called grunge, none of those bands accept that as a genre. Those seattle bands where the 'grunge' sound came from detested that label. Each and every one of those bands that falls under the 'grunge' label have their own distinct, unique sound and sound nothing like any of the other bands. What made it so cool was it was a place and era where there was just this explosion of musical creativity and everyone just having fun. Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and more people will label as grunge but they ain't. They're themselves (or were, RIP Cornell, Staley). Duff McKagen is from Seattle as well. All those bands and musicians that came out of Seattle were awesome

@PrescottValley

5 ай бұрын

​@@GBCRTF? No where near over rated my guy. They were every bit one of the best hard rock bands ever.

The black & white gig in the video was Donington Monsters of Rock. They were on in the middle of the day, but it turned out that a huge percentage of the crowd (including me) were there to see them as much as the headliners. It was absolutely wild. I almost died in the chaos, and sadly two lads did. But that gig was insanely exciting.

I think Duff's bass om Appetite is amazing and hugely underrated

@WobblyLance

Жыл бұрын

His first solo album is great!

@matthewposta9386

Жыл бұрын

Whenever I hear peeps talk about best bass players I’ve always felt he’s like what u said underrated. I don’t think he’s the greatest but I would put him in the top 20 of living bass players

@neilbassgroover1451

Жыл бұрын

Chorus pedal and a pick and some of the lines wow awesome , when a lot not all rock bass players stick around the root he really had great knowledge of his neck

@Saibotz1

Жыл бұрын

underrated must be the most overrated and over used word 😄

@dtklamf7457

Жыл бұрын

He played a Japanese Fender Jazz special on appetite. I have the same one (we probably got it around the same time) fucking thing was like $300 and it was/is amazing. It's still my favorite bass out of my whole collection.

Rocket Queen was one of my favourites on that album. I loved the transition towards the back of the song, almost made it like two songs in one.

@DogmeatDied989

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I think it’s my favorite song on the album.

@jacobforbes2

Жыл бұрын

One of my favourites too, I love playing it on the drums, super fun to play!

@nickhayes5471

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@stevenm2949

Жыл бұрын

Too bad the live version sucks ever since the UYI tour

@diloy8666

Жыл бұрын

we use to cover that. tried. :-)

Izzy definitely doesn't get credit for their sound & he is a solid guitarist.

@willf4718

Жыл бұрын

The way he fills space around Slash has never been replicated. The mixing by Thompson and Barbiero is a straight masterpiece of engineering.

@kerenolivero7097

Жыл бұрын

I am a huge GnR fan. In my humble opinion, Izzy will forever get the credit he deserves, for everything he had brought to the band. Just because he had walked away (by his own choice) in 1991, and later he chose not to re-unite with Axl, Slash & Duff in 2016 (also by choice), does not take anything away from Izzy's part of the band's history. It is like saying that Tracii Guns does not get credit for being a part of the original line-up. Of course they both get credit, but the band has changed line ups, the band has grown & changed over the years. It does not mean that any of the previous (I only mentioned a couple of the ex-members, but there were many others!) awesome musicians are not getting credit. It does not mean they are forgotten, they have not lost fans' respect & love. All the musicians who were a part of GnR at any point in time, were awesome in their own right :)

@willf4718

Жыл бұрын

@@kerenolivero7097 'All the musicians who were a part of GnR at any point in time, were awesome in their own right'.... well, not for me. I don't really care for Dizzy Reed or a bunch of other guys, but Izzy was a big part of the sound. And he did come back a few times, once on the 1992 tour, and a few times to jam with the band onstage. He was involved with early Velvet Revolver too, but in typical Izzy style, walked away as it became more of a thing. Both Izzy and Steven are why the GN'R sound isn't too metal or glam; it's punchy, Stonesy, and loose.

@stevenponte6655

Жыл бұрын

when Izzy left Axl thought the band was over. He was also a key songwriter. I randomly met Tom Zutaut, the guy who signed GNr (and coincidently Motely Crue), and he said without Izzy there would be no GnR!

@stevenponte6655

Жыл бұрын

@@kerenolivero7097 At the start of covid, early 2020, Izzy was posting stuff on KZread and Instagram. It was really cool, he'd play songs on his acc guitar and stuff. But I cant find it any more. Not sure if it was taken down or what.

I wish for Justin Hawkins to live forever, as in being immortal. His deconstruction of rock music (and music in general) is legendary. I laughed out lout when he riffed and came in singing in the low vocal part of Paradise City - which I had never picked out after decades of liking (not loving) this fine rock tune. Thanks, Justin!

You’re not wrong. Appetite For Destruction is rock perfection.

@ryangunwitch-black

Жыл бұрын

You're mostly correct. It's Rock n Roll perfection. These boys can roll. Rock just sits there.

@bannedtwice7767

Жыл бұрын

@@caspian3755 bet you're fun at parties.

@Kommander_Rahnn

Жыл бұрын

@@caspian3755 But you like butts

@jordanpratt3821

Жыл бұрын

@@caspian3755 somebody doesn't know what butt rock is,and if it bores you,then I don't think that rock n roll is for you.

@TheChenny73

Жыл бұрын

GnR was pretty stock hair band Rock. They had some special moments but it was all pretty forgettable.

Rocket Queen is a masterpiece from Appetite for Destruction.

@diwasneupane7756

9 ай бұрын

TRUE

@joelyoung3092

8 ай бұрын

best song ever

@Joe.s11

5 ай бұрын

I concur

@Tulio_Fonseca

3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah

@destriablackeso678

2 ай бұрын

Agreed! Best song on the album. My favourite version is from slashes first live record. He does this extended solo in the middle that’s magical

Can I play a guitar? No. Do I understand what Justin is talking about? Hell no. Do I love it? Hell yes. So great. 👏🏻

First album I bought and still have the LP today, well I say I bought it I had to get my dad to buy it for me as it had one of those "parental advisory" stickers on the LP cover..then they were forced to change the album cover..

@johnnyrandom100

Жыл бұрын

I GOT THAT COVER TOO DUDE, BUT I T DIDN'T HAVE THE STICKER ON IT

@Alex79uk

Жыл бұрын

Same, I've got the original cover vinyl but the difference is I pinched my copy off my dad 😆

@SuziQ.

Жыл бұрын

@@Alex79uk Did you pinch my unopened (for 30+ years) copy of Dark Side of the Moon? Someone did.

@Alex79uk

Жыл бұрын

@@SuziQ. Haha no, but it was one of the first albums bought for my eldest when he got in to vinyl last year (along with Appetite, Nevermind and Sgt. Peppers).

@magnusbogren8519

10 ай бұрын

It was my first CD, absolutely blew me away.

How could anyone say this song runs out of ideas? Paradise City has so many amazing ideas in it. It's clearly one of their greatest.

@freaknbigpanda

Жыл бұрын

They're famous so people think their opinions are more important than their own which is such bullshit lol believe in yourself and what you think is good rather than what someone you don't even know thinks.

@Patrick-sh9tt

11 ай бұрын

People who have a massively high opinion of themselves say things like `Paradise City’ runs out of ideas..usually the types who have no talent and never wrote a song in their lives. Incredible really the arrogance.

@bobbowie9350

10 ай бұрын

Controversy sells.

@luniz4209

9 ай бұрын

the same people that put Hey Ya in the top 10 of the greatest songs of all time

@davidmellish3295

8 ай бұрын

​@@freaknbigpandawhat famous people are you talking about? You do realise that Justin was reading a review and wasn't his personal opinion

Bro, this is borderline Rick Beato style. The analysis and breakdowns you make are actually amazing. From playing with the acoustic instead of electric (which really makes you hear the blues in it) and also observations about the production and how the guitar players are playing so differently… it’s fucking amazing. I love these videos.

This is bliss. I loved Guns n Roses, every note takes me back to my teens. Slash is perfection with his curls & t-shirts, Axl howling is still ace. Justin, you are a treat.

What's even more amazing is the fact that all members, past and present in Gn'R are still alive

@Bean15_

Жыл бұрын

Especially Steven, Duff and Slash. Some close calls with those three!

@punkisinthedetails1470

Жыл бұрын

Even Steven.

@Serreski

Жыл бұрын

Wot about Scott

@MichaelJones-kq3md

Жыл бұрын

@@Serreski there's never been a Scott in Guns. You're maybe thinking of Scott Weiland, from Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver

@Serreski

Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelJones-kq3md Scott was one of their roadies for many years. Roadies are people too.

Appetite sounds every bit as good today as it ever did. It just sounds so badass. It's a flawless album. Izzy Stradlin was such an underrated member of the band too. It was never the same without him and Axl practically turned into Elton John.

@bradc32

Жыл бұрын

Izzy was what made them cool.big loss..don't blame him at all for leaving.i still listen to his solo work

@samaBR_85

Жыл бұрын

@@bradc32 me too! love the juju hounds

@talesfromtheclassroom

Жыл бұрын

@@bradc32 Not sure what you're on about. Some of the best GnR songs are post-Appetite.

@eigilleikvam119

Жыл бұрын

@@talesfromtheclassroom Izzy also played on the Use Your Illusion albums, so what is your point?

@talesfromtheclassroom

Жыл бұрын

@@eigilleikvam119 the Elton John dig seemed to be in reference to the Use Your Illusions albums.

I’ve been listening to this song for decades, and I think what makes it great is axl’s vocal performance. It’s just killer from beginning to end. With another singer it wouldn’t be close to the same. Axl was so on point on this album.

One of the best albums in the history of Rock. Debut or otherwise. Long live Appetite for Destruction!

@demonikbluesman3737

Жыл бұрын

GnR moved me but Stone Temple Pilots spoke to me👺

@dstalhamer

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@bucknaked31

Жыл бұрын

All killer and no filler!

@GabAssbreaker

Жыл бұрын

​@@demonikbluesman3737 totally different vibes my dude, but i also love Core since i was a kid (my uncle has the cd) so i understand what you're saying

@Badmansband

Жыл бұрын

@ghost mall this is the same old statement rolled out 250 different ways. Steve Tyler asked Slash, "when are you going to do another Jungle?" to which Slash replied, "why? We've already done one".

The energy from their music was out there like a fireball. The emotion in Axls voice stood out for me. Sometimes his vocals sound weak but the emotions behind them are clear and genuine.

I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that when I first started watching these videos I didn’t make the connection that you were the singer for Darkness. I just thought you were a well spoken, fashionable, musician that made interesting videos that were enjoyable to watch. This made me go down the rabbit hole of other songs besides I Believe in a Thing Called Love. I now firmly believe the world needs to hear more Darkness songs.

@AndreiAsmarandei

Жыл бұрын

Gimme some examples man!

@fronesis01

Жыл бұрын

@@AndreiAsmarandei love is only a feeling

@MrOasis316

Жыл бұрын

@@fronesis01 love that song. My personal favourite is growing on me. A song that sounds so beautiful until you realise it’s about a std 😅

@weareallbeingwatched4602

Жыл бұрын

The darkness were the last guys to sell a bunch of CDs as "rock stars". Then it was game over... time for the "new media" and myspace/facebook.

@fronesis01

Жыл бұрын

@@MrOasis316 so glad that you like it. It's my favorite song of them. Did you hear the son after I mentioned it?

Not only the greatest debut rock album, but one of the greatest albums of all time.

@walkawaycat431

10 ай бұрын

I'd put Boston on that list as well.

@donjohn2695

7 ай бұрын

Jimi Hendrix experience are you experienced

Axl's vocals...wow...incredible...and the rest of the band match his energy...

I love listening to appetite with headphones because you can really hear the distinction between what Slash and Izzy play. I love Izzy’s playing, some of it is so unusual

@patricksullivan7140

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Absolutely.

@lucianogoyenechea8704

Жыл бұрын

we lost that in the illusions

@VitoMartinok

Жыл бұрын

Here it is again kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3aW29Sqfsvffqg.html #magic

@diloy8666

Жыл бұрын

same here. izzys stuff is amazing.

@reek0w

11 ай бұрын

Closest thing was You Could Be Mine.

One of a few albums I listen to as much at age 51 as I did when it came out. The riff from Mr. Brownstone is one of the most badass things ever played imo🤘🏻

@barbaradascalos4411

Жыл бұрын

written on acoustic guitar...

@easter_sunday

Жыл бұрын

You're the same age as my stepbrother. When that came out he just played that album over, and over, and over, and over, and over again. I started to hate it after a while. Years later I came back to love the album.

@revwillyg6450

Жыл бұрын

@@easter_sunday lol. Better late than never ✌️

@johnmarano6588

Жыл бұрын

I’m 51… Mr Brownstone 10th grade blasting in my Toyota Celica 😅

@ImmortalDuke

Жыл бұрын

That riff won't leave you alone.

Their first album is monumental. Song to song, nothing better.

@JohnDoe-qu7gm

9 ай бұрын

@@chetsenior7253 agreed. They went soft

No matter how famous or successful you are, the 'shit I knocked my guitar' noise unites us all.

it always amazes me how a band like this comes together.. you have from the age of 0 to ~19ish to achieve mastery in your given instrument and be interesting enough to stand out AND have a rock and roll attitude in order to allow you to meet ~5 others who are similarly talented in their own way. Then you need to create original music together.. seriously.. what are the chances?

@candi_renee_28

9 ай бұрын

They switched bands and band mates in those days. “Guns” in their name was was for Tracey Guns, and “Roses” was for Axl Rose and Duff Rose, before he went back to real last name lol

I was exactly the right age when Guns and Roses came out for them to be very influential to me in every way. Keep it up, Justin. Your channel is amazing.

@thomasaghotmail

Жыл бұрын

Same. I think it was 11th grade for me. They ruled my car stereo for 5 years.

I like this guy. His analysis is passionate and well informed. I’ve only heard The Darkness hit song they had in the early 2000’s but I’m gonna dive deeper into their catalog.

I saw them in Sept '87 when they opened for The Cult during the Electric tour in San Diego. Izzy stood out as a great guitarist, and Axl stood out because he was shimming in hot pink leather pants.

@litedawg

11 ай бұрын

I saw them open up for Motley Crue in 1988 and they blew MC off the stage.

When I was about 19 Appetite came out and we all went crazy over every note on the record. I would ride around with my friend Tracy and get high and listen to this record all day in her convertible Volkswagen, it was so much fun. She died from an overdose in the early 2000’s. Unbelievably beautiful she was. We all miss her, but she would want us to keep playing this album on 11.

@davidcjupp

Жыл бұрын

Rock in peace Tracy.

One of the most perfect rock albums, and greatest debut album ever - hands down. I was fortunate enough to see GnR at Wembley in '91 on their Use Your Illusion tour, then again in 2018 at Queen Elizabeth Park on the Not in this Lifetime tour. They seriously have got better with age - Axl's voice was amazing and nearly 3 hours on stage!

@SHEPTOE182

Жыл бұрын

@Tony B just be thankful you weren’t at the rescheduled Maine Rd gig in ‘92 where Axl was 2 hours late after promising an extended set. We only got 13 songs. I was knackered after going to Wembley the day before which was a far better gig (19 songs). Wembley ‘91 was the best GnR gig I went to.

@tonyb3629

Жыл бұрын

@@SHEPTOE182 Yeah, guess I count myself lucky. Axl didn't have the best reputation back then - his time-keeping was poor and some of his demands were quite outrageous. Bit of a male diva! Quite amazing when he did get on stage though.

@allancoffee

Жыл бұрын

Manheim Germany rainy autumn -91: Axl showed up on time, got mad about water on stage, left for half an hour, went back and was great...

@paulholmes8398

Жыл бұрын

I caught the Not in this Lifetime tour 2018 in Perth Western Australia and Im seeing them again next Friday night in Perth again. Can't wait. Agreed Axl's voice was great couldn't believe how well it had stood the test of time.

@Cassp0nk

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree less. I saw use your illusion tour live too, and the Olympic park gig and fat Axl has lost so much. He’s getting better over the last couple of years but honestly, dude let himself go…

I LOVE Paradise city! It takes me back and I always sing it at the top of my lungs! Sweet child of mine reminds me of when my kids were little as I used to sing it to them

I agree with you about wishing you had been there. I was only 4 in 88, but I do believe Appetite for Destruction, along with a few others records from this time created a lifelong love of rock music. Especially anything WILD, dirty, and risqué. I often say if I had a Time Machine I’d immediately take it to LA, 1987. I’ve seen GnR, but when they were past their prime and everyone is crowds back hurt too bad to be wild

Don't forget, The Darkness's debut was pretty damn amazing!

@xenos_n.

Жыл бұрын

The last truly great rock debut imo. Permission To Land always reminded me of Appetite For Destruction in it's raw power and completely solid tracklist. Same vibe.

@loontil

Жыл бұрын

OK I won't forget.

@rikuruohomaki3230

Жыл бұрын

I had forgotten. Sorry.

@rikuruohomaki3230

Жыл бұрын

I had forgotten. Sorry.

@rayfabris2512

Жыл бұрын

great album when I 1st seen their video I thought cool bands are still Rockin my daughters got me the Darkness CD for Christmas and it Rocks

Not only are your videos very entertaining and enjoyable but also educational. and that's what I love. Justin your one of the coolest human beings I don't know... Great stuff dude.

Brilliant analysis Mr Hawkins… if I was still a music teacher, I’d be playing your videos every lesson!!

Love watching you pick a song out with your guitar! You are so quick😊

Video was shot first part when they supported Aerosmith Second part is at Donnington 88. Izzy was very underrated. Theres a video on KZread of someone playing Izzys part in Rocket queen. It's amazing.

@konsta9600

Жыл бұрын

We played Rocket queen at some school event on 8th grade. I played Izzy parts and they were so interesting and fun to play

@MrJohnnyNightrain

Жыл бұрын

The first part (in color) is opening for Aerosmith at Giants Stadium. I’m a big KISS fan and they were absolutely not playing stadiums on the “Crazy Nights” tour in ‘87/‘88.

@TheEWFX29

Жыл бұрын

@@MrJohnnyNightrain Or any other time after 1978.

@ryangunwitch-black

Жыл бұрын

I want to make a shirt that says "BE MORE IZZY."

@andrepereira744

Жыл бұрын

Some of their best songs were written and/or co-written by him

I saw them open for Motley Crue the night before thanksgiving in 1987. I think appetite came out in July. I heard them for the first time a few days before that show. This was my first concert ever and we were maybe 15th row. They were so raw and bad ass! No giant egos at that point. Just 5 dudes clawing away and absolutely killing it. I remember seeing them vividly but barely remember Motley Crue. They played pretty much the same set that was recorded by MTV at the Ritz in 1988. Pretty amazing experience seeing them then and hearing most of those songs for the first time live. This album was on repeat for a LONG time. I learned how to play drums to this record. In my lifetime, this IS the best debut rock album, no question. It’s so raw and honest.

@zeikerd

Жыл бұрын

I am sort of jealous, that Ritz show is awesome

@beachbliss9366

Жыл бұрын

I saw them in 1988 and they weren’t far off your description. Axl’s voice though, at that time… live… my God, I’ve never heard anything that comes close since. He was other worldly. Shame he didn’t pass those genes on!!! (That we know of!)

@shivering_sky

Жыл бұрын

I saw them on that tour opening for Crue in Charlotte NC. They were amazing. That is an epic first gig. Agree that Crue were only okay on that tour.

@gazzarip

Жыл бұрын

Geoff.......simply amazing... what a memory to have... I myself backed out of seeing Motley on that tour in Toronto '87 .. Not sure if Guns would of been there, but I would of known if I went!!!! and possibly had my own early Guns memory...Just an iconic band.

@gnrnando88

Жыл бұрын

@@gazzarip Part of that Motley's East Coast tour was with Whitesnake...in Toronto particularly Whitesnake was the opening act..

What I would give to go back and live my teenage years in the 80's. I was only 7 when this album came out. Oh well, one can dream.

Appetite is just a masterpiece!! the arrangements, the mix, the performance, the songs. Still stands the test of time.

I was there when they shot the first part of the video. It was Giants Stadium in NJ, late August 1988. They opened for Deep Purple & Aerosmith, who were co-headlining that tour. I stood by the mixing board and GnR hit the stage just after 7pm. Great concert by EVERYONE involved.

@trishjohn6050

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I was on the floor right in front of Slash. My girlfriend is in the video briefly. She was on my shoulders. Sweet Child hit #1 that week too.

Appetite is among the greatest rock albums ever. There isn't a bad song on it.

@ericmcgivern4429

Жыл бұрын

You know where you are? You're in the jungle your gonna die!!!!

@Tijuanabill

Жыл бұрын

@@ericmcgivern4429 I can't read the next comment because you started my head banging and it won't stop now. Oh well.

@weatherphobia

Жыл бұрын

NOT ONE!!

@weatherphobia

Жыл бұрын

@@ericmcgivern4429 forgot BABY

@CumAss

Жыл бұрын

And the fact they made appetite then followed up with the use your illusion double album my god

5:20 that low voice, so awesome!! Justin Hawkins, you are the best. Thanks for the laugh dear sir! 😆

To say that album inspired me immensely when I started playing guitar is a major understatement. Kicked ass then...kicking ass now...and always will!

What a great time to be alive and be 17 years old and be able to see the original lineup it was like the rock gods touching the earth just for a moment what an amazing show. It’s a time and a moment I will never see again unfortunately but it was just that amazing anything that amazing is a one-of-a-kind just like Guns N’ Roses.

@anth495

Жыл бұрын

I count myself very fortunate to see Led Zeppelin in their hey day when they had John Bonham on drums, now that was a historic show ! There will never be anything like the 70's for that honest raw rock sound !!

One of my all time favourite songs, I will never take for granted that I was able to see them perform in the original line up 😍

Appetite for Destruction is the greatest rock and roll album ever

I always seem to learn something from Justin's videos. Bloody brilliant!

They really were that awesome

@revwillyg6450

Жыл бұрын

Yes!🤘🏻

@bobbafett1849

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@slashthe2nd

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@freebee8221

Жыл бұрын

In their prime gnr was great. They were a perfect rock n roll band. They were like the next Rolling stones

@frankesquivel7590

Жыл бұрын

No they aren't

Appetite for Destruction is a masterpiece. It's about as perfect as a rock album can get, the whole track list is great.

@nolanlamond2439

Жыл бұрын

Naw its no

@556andy

Жыл бұрын

@@nolanlamond2439 how is it not?

@nolanlamond2439

Жыл бұрын

@@556andy I don't think think about you,my Michelle or out ta get me are top notch-rest of it is great-theyre not bad songs-but if they're going to use terms like masterpiece or flawless then expect scrutiny

@556andy

Жыл бұрын

@@nolanlamond2439 masterpiece in a way of success and song writing ability at such a young age also considering it was their first album. Ofc its not a masterpiece in a sense of very intricate mind blowing shredding and crazy music theory. My point is dont look at it from a critic stand point look at it from a “customer” perspective because thats what and who music is for

@556andy

Жыл бұрын

@@nolanlamond2439 I strongly believe it was a masterpiece, I consider myself to be better at shredding, cleaner playing than slash but im not even 1/16th close to slashs music making ability

I think I watched Live at Ritz everyday for at a least a year. Nothing came close to Gunners with Axle’s gyrating/twisting around the stage. What an effin epic band.

@user-qe4rs4gy9i

9 ай бұрын

I had the Ritz on tape presented by Elvira. I think it's the best gig in the history of rock to been have captured on film .

@ighfee

8 ай бұрын

@@user-qe4rs4gy9i yeah we taped it as well, it was on tv in australia and we just bought a brand new vcr lol

@silkuk8417

7 ай бұрын

Geffen epic, even

@vicvega3614

7 ай бұрын

​@@user-qe4rs4gy9iis that the show where Axl is wearing a thin lizzy shirt? Another great band who influenced guns

The stone roses first album... best debut ever....so good it's still pulls in stadium crowds 30 years or more later...it's amazing.

@bobdrooples

Жыл бұрын

It's not comparable. Good, but not a stadium record.

@Hallucination

Жыл бұрын

Not even close to AFD

@JayJay270681

Жыл бұрын

Love the Stone Roses but it was a uniquely British thing AFD was next level dude.

That album is a treasure trove. The band at that time perfectly encapsulated an age and an era. The music is just bang on, smouldering, dripping roll and roll.

Saw them on their first London tour at the Marquee in the summer of 1987, before Appetite had even come out here (I think) and they were still playing Live Like a Suicide material - they blew our tiny f***ing minds.

@olliestevens754

Жыл бұрын

Some of those takes should be on the super deluxe box

@paulmorgancollings7833

Жыл бұрын

So did I mate. Fuckin loved it. Saw Maiden there too in 1980. 16 years old and loving it.

@danielbrown2715

Жыл бұрын

i think i went too, was Faster pussycat supporting?

@whittlad

Жыл бұрын

Saw them at the Rock City in Notts on that tour and they weren't that good - in fact Faster Pussycat were much better. A better debut can be found on VH debut but it's all subjective🤘

@tonyb76

Жыл бұрын

@@danielbrown2715 faster pussycat kill kill kill?

Loved watching this tonight at last. Would play this album on cassette 6 hours straight back in the day .

Wow Justin, that low vocal of the intro has always been one of my favorite parts, i love the feel of it. and you nailed it :) Also, love GNR and you! 💟

Such an amazing Song from an Amazing Debut Album from one of the greatest Rn'R bands in the world - I got to see them Live at Wembley Stadium in '92' (I think) on their Use Your Illusion tour just after Izzy left but before they fell apart. It was around the time of the Freddy Mercury Memorial concert too and GNR were on time and on fire - Brian May came out for one Encore and they played a couple of Queen tracks too - such an epic gig!! Punk was also very much Duff's love and influence...

@candelise

Жыл бұрын

That was a great gig! Brian May came out on the encore and the band played 'Tie Your Mother Down'. I recall being amused at Slash and Brian trying to out pose one another during the song. Great memories!

Duff is an underrated bass player. His aggressive sound is always loud in the mix and really drives the songs.

@davidtingley9978

Жыл бұрын

He's definitely among my top 5 bass players. Beyond being a great bass player, he's just an all around great musician. It takes a special kind of musicality to bring those funk elements into a band that's otherwise the perfect mix of AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Motorhead and make it work. He was the special piece that helped them distinguosh themselves from every other current band of their time.

@DrMooseknuckle0

Жыл бұрын

The Live album really lets him shine. You can actually hear the bass clearly.

@lucianogoyenechea8704

Жыл бұрын

he is NOT underrated .. is in nearly every top list

@Vibeagain

10 ай бұрын

no, I doubt he's underrated

Only just recently discovered this channel. Phenomenal stuff. Feel like I’m learning while I eat (drink?) my soup for a change. Thank you Big J.

I saw G'NR in Donnington in 1988. It saw an amazing gig and lineup . Helloween, GNR, Dave lee roth with Vai, Kiss, and Maiden!

Yes!! Yes they were!!! I was literally listening to "Nightrain" 12in record that I bought back in the day when I saw this. You really had to be there to understand the impact they had. Within the space of a couple of years we had "Appetite.." and then " Nevermind". School was never the same again. I was firmly in the Gn'fn'R camp. Seeing them in Slane during the "Illusions" tour was unreal. What a band.

@paulmcgivern3873

Жыл бұрын

Except they came on about 2 hours late. A lot of hungover people by the time they came on stage

@theoutsider6191

Жыл бұрын

Saw them live in Gateshead in 1992 and it was an absolute belter of a gig, with Soundgarden and Faith No More as backup.... oh please can I go and see Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles with Justin Beebur instead.

Yes. In their prime they were a perfect hard rock band.

Was the album that got me into rock at 17 years old, still a fan and a 🎸player.

Love watching your take on this tune Justin. Appetite is what got me into rock and roll in general. Especially paradise city.

Paradise City is such an iconic song, it's crazy to think there was a time when it didn't exist. BTW, the 'low' vocal in the beginning is also Axl. He does the same kind of thing on the studio version of Knockin' on Heaven's Door, but it sounds better here.

'Permission To Land' was a pretty gosh darn epic debut rock album, if I do say so myself good sir. 😎 It's high up there. 🥃

@FlipGuitarist80

Жыл бұрын

I agree

When you think about it.. Gn'R were the last major iconic rock n' roll band, as times changed a few short years after their existence. Even just their image is iconic. It's been 38 years since Appetite for Destruction came out.

@soshieopath7142

7 ай бұрын

Nirvana

Justin just winging some of those mad guitar licks ... very impressive! Loved the guitar theory too!

My Favorite band since I was 9 years old...til this day ...always will be ..

JH, one of your best yet. I love your forensic breakdown of the guitar parts.

Hands down, one of the best albums of all time!

My young teenage kids are still blasting Appetite from their bedrooms 36 years after it's release.

One thing so AMAZING about Appetite for Destruction, that’s different than any other band and even their future albums is their arrangements. I swear every song on the album sounds as if, they wrote a song, then played it for 2 years, adding a new “part” to it every other month and somehow that worked and the songs never became bloated or pretentious sounding, every new bit they added was the absolute perfect bit for that song! Brilliant!

@Dreyno

Жыл бұрын

They saved the bloat for “Use Your Illusion”. (I love “Use Your Illusion”, having said that).

Thank you for this breakdown. Duff in his autobiography said that he and Izzy prided themselves in being a little off, a little lazy with their playing and how the two of them were the drivers of the punk influence in the band. He also talked about how the two of them started hiding what they thought were the superfluous parts of Steven’s kit, which gave his playing that punk edge too or at least force him away from his then heavy metal style. I guess by the time Matt came around they didn’t care that much anymore about the punk part. Duff’s favourite bands are Aerosmith and Cheap Trick. He probably had the tee on because of that.

@Woody991

Жыл бұрын

By the time Matt came around, izzy was leaving.

@bySmokyy

Жыл бұрын

The video was also shot whilst they were opening for Aerosmith's 1987 US tour ^^

If I could go back in time and relive one show I've seen, it would be Guns spring of 88 in Rockford IL. The energy and fire was unreal.

I have a great little story about guns and roses appetite for destruction. In nineteen eighty-seven around January friend of mine came up to me at the lunch table at Butte college. He had a cassette tape that was blank of artwork but had music on it and it said I believe a&m on it or something like that. As he handed it to me he told me that I have to hear this and I'm going to love it. Anyways it was the first album from guns n roses. From the 1st track, Welcome to the Jungle to the 12th track, Rocket Queen, It freak'n blew me away. The rest is Rock n Roll history. Mr Hawkins i love your show brother. Thx

I have been listening to them non stop of late. They were my first musical love at like 8 years old. This latest Guns phase I’m going through is at about 3 months now. I’m convinced they’re the greatest rock band ever. The chemistry with Izzy and Slash, Duff being so distinctive and Axl being Axl. I mean, how much swagger does that first album have. It’s so so audacious. I even love the ambition and craziness of Use your illusion 1 and 2. They’ll never be another band remotely like them.

@davidcjupp

Жыл бұрын

I was 9 in '92 when they were bestowed upon me by a friend from primary school's cool older brother. I begged my parents to buy me my own copies of AFD and the UYI records. I never looked back. My nan taped their Paris UYI show off Meridian ITV in 'Rocktober' for me. I wore that tape out. I agree with everything you have written. Rock on internet stranger.

There's an absolutely fantastic power trio on the rise that will open for Guns this Sunday in Monterrey, Mexico. The Warning, three sisters from the forementioned city, amazing musicians, songwriters and performers, just phenomenal, and they are only 17 to 22 years old. I think you would agree that the future of rock is in very good hands after taking a look at what they have to offer so far.

@hatempire

Жыл бұрын

Yes! The Warning toured with Halestorm recently and the Hale siblings always took opportunities to praise them a lot, about how glad they were to play with a talented band like that. I think Justin would give a chance.

@Meynach1

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Good job Franky for always taking the chance to promote our beloved sisters. Sir Justin Hawkins, I am sure you would be blown away by The warning. Please give them a chance!

Hi Justin, It's so cool to ear you singing these low vocals ! :)

The guitar lessson was an added bonus of this vidoe ha! Thanks JH

November rain is phenomenal. Appetite for destruction, Use your illusion 1 and 2, Those 3 albums literally were the soundtrack to my teen years through the 90s. So yes. They really were that amazing.

@MrJocky82

Жыл бұрын

@Netto shopper says you.

@Juniorxxiv

Жыл бұрын

@Netto shopper 😂 I disagree but the confidence of this comment is hilarious

@MrBastardize

Жыл бұрын

I do not concur. November Rain for me is just self indulgent poos

@MrJocky82

Жыл бұрын

@@MrBastardize good that everyone is allowed an opinion isn't it buddy.

@polaristrans

Жыл бұрын

​@Netto shopper No.

Appetite for Destruction is one of very few albums that have a full set of great songs. There isn’t a weak song on there. Up there with the best of all time!

@dr.bonscott3962

Жыл бұрын

I honestly have a hard time thinking of other albums that are even worth mentioning, rock or otherwise, that I can listen to start to finish and not want to skip to the next song. Maybe Metallicas Black album.. .. any others you'd categorize in this group? GnR was a group of dudes with tons of issues that found each other and peaked together at just the right time . Laws of probability alone, make Appetite an absolute God send. Slash is amazing, but it just wouldn't be the same if he was in any other band at this time.. same can be said for Axl, Izzy, Duff and, Adler.

@cornstar1253

Жыл бұрын

@@dr.bonscott3962 VH 1 for me.

@daryl62

Жыл бұрын

Never warmed to My Michelle as much as the other tracks but still my fav album

@nigelmorrison4977

Жыл бұрын

There are really very few. Pearl Jam Ten, Maiden Number of the Beast, maybe Vulgar Display of Power?

@river2352

Жыл бұрын

@@nigelmorrison4977 dire straits - dire straits, Nirvana - Nevermind, Green Day - Dookie. Just of the top of my head that are in the same ball park

I absolutely love these JHRA vids..Justin, love to you. Thanks for your honesty and wit! Good man!

glad I found your channel. enjoying your content.

Nice one Justin. By the way, the second performance on the vid is from the 1988 Monsters of Rock gig at Donnington, with Helloween, Megadeth, Kiss, Dave Lee Roth and Maiden. Mental gig. They were brilliant. Sadly two kids were killed in the crowd surge and chaos during their set.

@umyes5246

Жыл бұрын

I was there. I honestly thought I'd had it during maiden. I spent most of the set off the ground.

The most euphoric intro to a rock song imho. If you don't drum along to this your soul is awol!

@peterwinter3515

Жыл бұрын

Agreed it just makes you join in.

I absolutely love your channel Justin, you're looking well, and you always make me laugh, so thank you from sunny Glasgow lol x

as a proud JCM800 1985 2x12" combo owner, I totally agree with you Justin!

Appetite for Destruction is the biggest grossing debut rock album of all time, making $30M on it's release in 1987. If that qualifies it as the best debut rock album then yes it is. The songs on it are absolutely amazing and helped me to get into guitar and Bass particularly, learning all Duff McKagan's licks was fun and they are a staple of my repertoire till today.

@jillconner5062

Жыл бұрын

It actually didn't sell very well for the first year. I think it was at 200k units sold after its first 12 months.it started really blowing up in the summer of 88. And the rest is history.

Love rocket queen..duffs bass line is massive and when slash comes in it is one of my favorite rock songs of all time.

I was 20 when it came out in australia and the moment i heard it on the radio i went and bought the album

Take me down to the paradise city Justin! Love your channel! ❤️🇦🇺

I really, really love Slash's iconic guitar solo in this song.

I love this album to this day I used to hear it everyday for years back then

You gave me James Taylor vibes with that bit of playing after the theme song 🙂

I'm not a Darkness fan, but his videos are awesome. I enjoy how he breaks things down and educates, it's really inspiring.