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How Matt Sorum Saved Guns N’ Roses During Use Your Illusion [Highlight From Episode 371]
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Did Guns N’ Roses fans get Matt Sorum wrong?
When Matt Sorum replaced Steven Adler, many fans criticized his drumming style on Use Your Illusion I & II—arguing he lacked Adler’s swing and looseness. But in this highlight, Geoff Harkness, author of Estranged: Guns N’ Roses & Use Your Illusion, explains why Sorum may have been exactly what Guns N’ Roses needed during one of the most ambitious and chaotic periods in the band’s history.
Did Matt Sorum help save Guns N’ Roses during the Use Your Illusion era? And do fans owe him an apology?
Featuring Geoff Harkness, author of 'Estranged: Guns N’ Roses & Use Your Illusion'
Listen to Episode 371 - Use Your Illusion I & II: The Epic Gamble That Defined Guns N’ Roses
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When Matt Sorum replaced Steven Adler, many fans criticized his drumming style on Use Your Illusion I & II—arguing he lacked Adler’s swing and looseness. But in this highlight, Geoff Harkness, author of Estranged: Guns N’ Roses & Use Your Illusion, explains why Sorum may have been exactly what Guns N’ Roses needed during one of the most ambitious and chaotic periods in the band’s history.
Did Matt Sorum help save Guns N’ Roses during the Use Your Illusion era? And do fans owe him an apology?
Featuring Geoff Harkness, author of 'Estranged: Guns N’ Roses & Use Your Illusion'
Listen to Episode 371 - Use Your Illusion I & II: The Epic Gamble That Defined Guns N’ Roses
🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch
💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK
https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK
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Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network
BookedOnRock.com
The Booked On Rock Store
The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel
Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:
BLUESKY
TIKTOK
X
Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore
Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com
The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe