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1989 Guns N' Roses hitting the mainstream...
1989 Guns N' Roses hitting the mainstream...
Item # 718035
October 31, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 31, 1989
* Guns N' Roses - hard rock band
* New wave of rock music is born
* Compared with the Rolling Stones (old school)
* Axl Rose & Slash in their early years
Page 89 has an editorial by Doug Simmons headed: "Stoned in L.A." with two related photos. (see images) This editorial concludes on the following page.
AI notes: The editorial contrasts the raw, rebellious energy of Guns N’ Roses with the established legacy of The Rolling Stones. It highlights how Guns N’ Roses, with their gritty, unapologetic style and streetwise attitude, represent a new wave of rock that challenges both the polished mainstream and the classic rock traditions embodied by The Rolling Stones. The piece may also reflect on the cultural impact and generational shifts in rock music at the end of the 1980s, pointing out the tension between youthful aggression and seasoned rock ‘n’ roll veteran status.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 164 pages, tabloid size, one fold along the center, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
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