Zakk Wylde recently reflected on seeing Guns N’ Roses live in the late 1980s, noting how the band was clearly on the brink of something major.
Guns N’ Roses, like many young bands in the 1980s, aimed to make a mark in rock music. Their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, changed the game, launching them to success.
In an interview with Lipps Service, Wylde discussed how Guns N’ Roses initially embraced the glam metal look before transitioning to a more casual style.
He explained, “Obviously, they were glam when they first came out… By the time ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ blew up, the poofy hair was gone.”
The band’s shift in appearance came around the time their single Sweet Child O’ Mine gained traction in 1988, propelling them further into the rock scene.
Wylde recalled seeing Guns N’ Roses with his wife at New York’s Felt Forum during this period. Reflecting on the experience, he noted, “You just knew you were witnessing something special.”
