Alan Niven on Guns N' Roses, Great White, and Getting Fired by Axl

Описание: "Rock and roll is God's occupation for the unemployable."

🎙️ Alan Niven on Guns N' Roses, Great White, and Getting Fired by Axl 🤘 In this exclusive interview on We Go to 11, legendary manager Alan Niven holds nothing back, speaking candidly about his career managing two of rock's biggest names: Guns N' Roses and Great White.

Niven provides an unfiltered look at the turbulent rise of GNR, including the shocking details of his exit and the truth behind the lawsuits and coups that followed. He shares his perspective on the industry, fame, fallout, and why he still believes the music business is brutal. This is the definitive account of what really happened with the rock legends he helped build.

This is Niven at his best—thoughtful, sharp, and ready to challenge the myths of rock history.

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➤ Interview by Ruben Mosqueda
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0:00 Introduction: Alan Niven's Book Sound and Fury
0:45 The Writing Process: Why the Book Was a Depressing Chore
2:48 The Importance of the Book: Correcting the Record
4:30 What Truly Happened to Guns N' Roses (GNR)
6:19 Axl Rose's Demand to Replace Izzy Stradlin
7:45 The Infamous "Coup" & Getting Fired by Axl Rose
10:49 Axl's Vision vs. Niven's: The Legal Fallout
13:16 The Cost of Lawsuits in the Music Business
15:15 The Great White Chapter: Taking a Risk and Earning Trust
17:01 Niven's Role: Giving the Artist Back Their Power
18:34 The Problem with the Modern Music Industry
21:28 GNR's Legacy: The Myth vs. the Reality
24:50 The Band's "Street Cred" & Hollywood Rose (Axl and Izzy)
26:33 The Rise of Izzy Stradlin as a Writer
28:44 The Original GNR Dynamic: Izzy as the Stabilizer
30:30 Slash's "Authenticity" and the Problem with His Book
32:41 The Drug Culture: Dealing with Abuse and Addiction
34:10 The Role of Duff McKagan and Sobriety
35:50 The Financial Realities of Touring and Merch Deals
37:45 GNR and the Skid Row Tour Fiasco
39:40 Niven on Bon Jovi and Great White's Manager Doug Thaler
41:40 Niven's Philosophy: Giving Artists Independence
43:10 The Difference Between Managing GNR and Great White
45:01 The Future of the Music Industry: AI and the Death of the Album
47:20 The Importance of Melody and "Pop" Structure
49:15 Niven's Disdain for Modern Digital Recording (Pro Tools)
51:00 The Human Element: Adjusting the Faders By Hand
53:08 The Importance of "Feel" Over Computer Precision