How Guns N' Roses Formed: 'Nothin' But a Good Time' Book
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In an exclusive excerpt from new hard-rock oral history 'Nöthin' but a Good Time,' Guns N' Roses members retrace the band's prehistory.
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Both new and old incarnations of the explosive rock band Guns N' Roses are discussed in this compelling biography. Featuring exclusive interviews with
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How Guns N' Roses Formed: 'Nothin' But a Good Time' Book
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How Guns N' Roses Formed: 'Nothin' But a Good Time' Book
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How Guns N' Roses Formed: 'Nothin' But a Good Time' Book
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