Slash wasn't a fan of Guns N' Roses classic Sweet Child O' Mine initially

Slash wasn't a fan of Guns N' Roses classic Sweet Child O' Mine initially

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Slash wasn't a fan of Guns N' Roses classic Sweet Child O' Mine initially
Slash wasn't a fan of Guns N' Roses classic Sweet Child O' Mine initially

Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash didn't like Sweet Child O' Mine at first.

The 1988 track has become one of the rock band's defining singles but the musician was unconvinced by the "ballad" feel to the song, even though he came up with the track's riff.

Speaking to Guitar World magazine, Slash said: "I have to admit I did have a thing with it.

We cover the full story at Bang Premier here.