The Little-Known Inspirations Behind the World’s Greatest Hits

An impromptu jam among the then-unknown Guns N’ Roses members in their Los Angeles home unknowingly birthed ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’. Axl Rose penned the iconic lyrics in a burst of inspiration, forever altering their futures.

The song’s lyrics were inspired by Axl Rose’s then-girlfriend, Erin Everly, showing the powerful influence of muses. As the third single from their debut album ‘Appetite For Destruction,’ it redefined hair metal, leaving a lasting impact on music.