The Inspiration Behind These Famous Songs Show That A Great Idea Can Come From Anywhere

Sweet Child O’ Mine

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Some of the best-known songs can be composed in the spur of the moment. Slash and Steven Adler were warming up for a jam session at Guns N’ Roses condo in West Hollywood when Izzy Stradlin joined in with some cords and Duff McKagan added a bass line.

Axel Rose heard what was going on from upstairs and was inspired to write lyrics. At the time, Rose’s true muse was model Erin Everly, who was his girlfriend. Rose was on such a roll that he completed the lyrics later that afternoon. With all that said and done, “Sweet Child O’ Mine” became a popular hit for Guns N’ Roses.