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Infobox musical artist | name = Hollywood Rose| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias = AXL, Rose| origin = Los Angeles , California , United States|US | genre = Heavy metal music|Heavy metal , hard rock | years_active = Start date|1983–1984, 1985| label = Cleopatra Records|Cleopatra , Deadline| associated_acts = Guns N' Roses , L.A. Guns , Rapidfire , London (heavy metal band)|London , Road Crew , U.P.O. | current_members =| past_members = Axl Rose Izzy Stradlin Chris Weber Rick Mars Andre Troxx Johnny Kreis Steve Darrow Slash (musician)|Slash Steven Adler Rob Gardner (musician)|Rob Gardner Tracii Guns Hollywood Rose was an American hard rock group formed in 1983 and is best known as the precursor group for what would eventually become Guns N' Roses . The group was founded by Axl Rose , Izzy Stradlin and Chris Weber while they were aided during live shows by Rick Mars, Johnny Kreis , Steve Darrow and Andre Troxx. Rose, Stradlin and Weber, along with Kreis, recorded a five-song demo in 1984. However after a number of lineup changes, which includes Weber and Kreis being replaced by Slash (musician)|Slash and Steven Adler (both then of Road Crew ) respectively as well the departure of Stradlin, the group disbanded the same year.
Hollywood Rose reunited briefly in 1985 with Rose, Stradlin, Weber and Darrow returning and adding former L.A. Guns drummer Rob Gardner (musician)|Rob Gardner to the group. L.A. Guns founder Tracii Guns eventually replaced Weber. They changed their name to Guns N' Roses (combining the names of L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose) with L.A. Guns bassist Ole Beich replacing Darrow. Eventually Guns, Gardner and Beich were replaced by former Hollywood Rose members Slash, Adler and their former Road Crew band mate Duff McKagan with this lineup becoming known as the "classic lineup" of Guns N' Roses.
The five-song demo, recorded in 1984, was released in 2004 with the title '' The Roots of Guns N' Roses . A number of Hollywood Rose material were included on the albums Live ? !*@ Like a Suicide (1986), Appetite for Destruction (1987), Guns N' Roses (EP)|Live from the Jungle (1987) and G N' R Lies '' (1988) released by Guns N' Roses.
History
Formation (1983)
Prior to forming, guitarist Chris Weber was introduced to Lafayette, Indiana|Lafayette native Izzy Stradlin ,Cite album-notes | title = The Roots of Guns N' Roses | albumlink = The Roots of Guns N' Roses | bandname = Hollywood Rose | year= 2004 | publisher = Cleopatra Records | format = booklet in the parking lot of the Rainbow Bar and Grill ,Cite web | last = | first = | title = HOLLYWOOD ROSE: 'The Roots Of Guns N' Roses' To Surface In June? | publisher = Blabbermouth.net | date = April 28, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=21870 by friend Tracii Guns , who was leading the first incarnation of L.A. Guns at this time, after Weber expressed an interest in forming a band. Soon afterwards, Weber and Stradlin started writing material and, at the suggestion of Stradlin, recruited his childhood friend, former Rapidfire Cite web | last = | first = | title = Canadian Axl Rose: Pre-GN'R Record To Be Released | work = Ultimate Guitar Archive | date = 02/03/2006 | url = http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/axl_rose_pre-gnr_record_to_be_released.html and L.A. GunsCite web | first = Stephen | last = Thomas Erlewine | coauthors = Andrew Leahey | title = L.A. Guns Biography | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = September 18, 2004 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p82926|pure_url=yes singer Axl Rose , then known as Bill Rose. At the suggestion of Rose,Cite web | last = | first = | title = Ex-HOLLYWOOD ROSE Guitarist: AXL ROSE Was 'Very Ego Motivated' | publisher = Blabbermouth.net | date = November 19, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=29388 the group called themselves AXL,Cite web | last = Rivadavia | first = Eduardo | title = Hollywood Rose Biography | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = September 16, 2004 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p657398|pure_url=yes with Rose adopting Axl as his first name.Cite web | last = Prato | first = Greg | title = Axl Rose Biography | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = September 16, 2004 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p120182|pure_url=yesCite book | author = Danny Sugerman | title = Appetite for Destruction: The Days of Guns N' Roses | publisher = St. Martin's Press | year = 1991 | isbn=0-312-07634-7 | accessdate = September 16, 2004 They played their first gig at The Orphanage in North Hollywood, Los Angeles|North Hollywood and played a few more shows before changing their name to Rose. The group soon changed their name, for the final time, to Hollywood RoseCite web | last = Prato | first = Greg | title = Izzy Stradlin Biography | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = September 16, 2004 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p26100|pure_url=yes when Weber discovered that the name Rose was already being used by a New York band.
During the group's live shows, they were aided by bassists Rick Mars, Andre Troxx and Steve DarrowCite book | author = Slash | coauthors = Anthony Bozza|Bozza, Anthony | title = Slash (autobiography)|Slash | publisher = HarperCollins | year = 2007 | pages = 88, 89, 90, 92, 93 | isbn = 978-0-00-725775-1 along with drummer Johnny Kreis who remained the only consistent member of the group outwith Rose, Stradlin and Weber.
Lineup changes, Guns N' Roses (1984& ndash;1985)
Main|L.A. Guns|Guns N' RosesAfter borrowing money from Weber's father, the group recorded a five-song demo in Hollywood in 1984.Cite web | last = Thomas Erlewine | first = Stephen | title = The Roots of Guns N' Roses Review | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = September 16, 2004 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p26100|pure_url=yes After playing a number of more shows, Rose fired Weber from the band with former Road Crew guitarist Slash (musician)|Slash joining the group. Unhappy at the firing of Weber, Stradlin left the group when Slash first came to rehearse, going on to join London (heavy metal band)|London .Cite web | last = Stone | first = Doug | title = London Biography | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = September 16, 2004 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p513354|pure_url=yesCite book | author = Slash | coauthors = Anthony Bozza|Bozza, Anthony | title = Slash (autobiography)|Slash | publisher = HarperCollins | year = 2007 | pages = 84 | isbn = 978-0-00-725775-1 Slash's Road Crew band mate Steven Adler also replaced drummer Kreis during this time. The group continued to play more shows before eventually disbanding, playing their final show at The Troubadour (Los Angeles)|The Troubadour in 1984. Rose went on to front L.A. Guns while Slash auditioned for Poison (band)|Poison at the suggestion of former guitarist Matt Smith (musician)|Matt Smith .Cite book | author = Slash | coauthors = Anthony Bozza|Bozza, Anthony | title = Slash (autobiography)|Slash | publisher = HarperCollins | year = 2007 | pages = 94 | isbn = 978-0-00-725775-1
The group reunited, briefly, with Rose, Stradlin, Weber and Darrow returning along while L.A. Guns drummer Rob Gardner (musician)|Rob Gardner also joined the group. Weber, who left to move to New York City , was soon replaced by Tracii Guns. The group changed their name to Guns N' Roses (combining the names of L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose) with the lineup consisting of Axl Rose, Tracii Guns, Izzy Stradlin, Ole Beich Cite book | last = Wall | first = Mick | title = W.A.R.: The Unauthorized Biography of William Axl Rose | url = http://books.google.com/books? id=o7yUEDepXKwC& pg=PA65 | accessdate = September 16, 2004 | date = 2009-01-20 | publisher = Macmillan | isbn = 978-0-312-54148-4 | page = 65 (also formerly of L.A. Guns) and Rob Gardner.Cite book | author = Slash | coauthors = Anthony Bozza|Bozza, Anthony | title = Slash (autobiography)|Slash | publisher = HarperCollins | year = 2007 | pages = 97 | isbn = 978-0-00-725775-1 Cite book | last = Berelian | first = | title = The Rough Guides to Heavy Metal | publisher = Rough Guides | isbn = 1-84353-415-0 | page = 143 | year = 2005 Beich was eventually replaced by Duff McKaganCite book | author = Slash | coauthors = Anthony Bozza|Bozza, Anthony | title = Slash (autobiography)|Slash | publisher = HarperCollins | year = 2007 | pages = 98 | isbn = 978-0-00-725775-1 Cite web | last = Torreano | first = Bradley | title = Duff McKagan Biography | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = September 16, 2004 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p104254|pure_url=yes (formerly of Fastbacks ,The Fartz ,10 Minute Warning and Road Crew) while Guns left the group (after a falling out with Rose), being replaced by Slash. McKagan went on to book shows taking place between Sacramento, California|Sacramento and Seattle , which was dubbed "The Hell Tour". During this time, Gardner quit the group and was replaced by Steven Adler with this lineup becoming known as the "classic lineup" of Guns N' Roses.cite web | last = Thomas Erlewine | first = Stephen | coauthors = Greg Prato | title = Guns N' Roses Biography | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = September 16, 2010 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4416|pure_url=yesCite book | author = Slash | coauthors = Anthony Bozza|Bozza, Anthony | title = Slash (autobiography)|Slash | publisher = HarperCollins | year = 2007 | pages = 105 | isbn = 978-0-00-725775-1
A number of Hollywood Rose material would be included on a number of releases by Guns N' Roses such as " Anything Goes (Guns N' Roses song)|Anything Goes "Cite album-notes | title = Appetite for Destruction | albumlink = Appetite for Destruction | bandname = Guns N' Roses | year= 1987 | publisher = Geffen Records | format=booklet (from Appetite for Destruction ), " Reckless Life " and " Move to the City " (both from Live ? !*@ Like a Suicide and '' G N' R Lies ) as well as "Shadow of Your Love" (from Guns N' Roses (EP)|Live from the Jungle ). In 1998, former guitarist Weber sued Axl Rose, claiming that he co-wrote two songs he was not credited for, "Shadow of Your Love" and "Back Off Bitch" (from Use Your Illusion I ).Cite web | last = | first = | title = U.P.O. Guitarist Diagnosed With Brain Tumor | publisher = Blabbermouth.net | date = November 14, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=29268
''The Roots of Guns N' Roses (2004)
Main|The Roots of Guns N' RosesIn 2004, Weber, who had since leaving the group formed U.P.O. ,Cite web | last = Phares | first = Heather | title = U.P.O. Biography | publisher = Allmusic | accessdate = September 16, 2004 | url = Allmusic|class=artist|id=p433731|pure_url=yes sold the five-song demo the group recorded in 1984 to Cleopatra Records .Cite web | last = | first = | title = GUNS N' ROSES Singer Loses Motion To Stop Release Of Early Recordings | publisher = Blabbermouth.net | date = July 7, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=24498 They released the album, which included, along with the original recordings, remixes by former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke (which featured addition guitar overdubs by Tracii Guns) and former London and Cinderella (band)|Cinderella drummer Fred Coury (who filled in for Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler for a few shows)Cite web | last = | first = | title = HOLLYWOOD ROSE: 'The Roots Of Guns N' Roses' To Surface In June? | publisher = Blabbermouth.net | date = April 28, 2004 | url http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=21870 on June 22 with the title '' The Roots of Guns N' Roses ''. The Japan ese edition of the album included a DVD with footage of the group.Cite web | last = | first = | title = HOLLYWOOD ROSE: Pre-GUNS N' ROSES Demos To Receive Japanese Release With Bonus DVD | publisher = Blabbermouth.net | date = October 5, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=27621
Earlier in the year, on June 21, former singer Axl Rose had sought an injunction against the release of the album, suing Cleopatra Records for trademark infringement, violation of rights in his name and likeness, and for unfair competition . Former member Slash and former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan were also named as plaintiffs with Rose. However on July 6, United States district court Judge Gary A. Fees denied the motion of Rose and his Guns N' Roses partnership for a preliminary injunction against the independent record label.Cite web | last = | first = | title = Rose vs Cleopatra PDF | publisher = Blabbermouth.net | date = July 7, 2004 | url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/Rose_vs_Cleopatra.pdf Weber also, during this time, was interviewed for a VH1 " Behind the Music " documentary covering the early days of Guns N' Roses.Cite web | last = | first = | title = U.P.O. Guitarist Interviewed For Upcoming GUNS N' ROSES Documentary | publisher = Blabbermouth.net | date = May 18, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=22633Cite web | last = | first = | title = GUNS N' ROSES: 'Behind The Music' Air Date Pushed Back To July | publisher = Blabbermouth.net | date = June 20, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx? mode=Article& newsitemID=23871
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