A Rags-to-Riches Story

Abstract

It is probably safe to say that the name Guns N’ Roses rings a bell for almost everyone all around the world. Their fame is certainly warranted, since they entered rock history as one of the most memorable media phenomena at the end of the 1980s. There is no doubt that they brought something new to rock music, and besides their music, it was their lyrics with shocking obscenity, honesty and intellectuality that rocked the boat. The lyrics represent life in America in the 1980’s from the perspective of lower class people, depicting the authors’ life conditions and desires simultaneously with more comprehensive social problems.