Following a long climb (52 weeks), Guns N’ Roses debut “Appetite For Destruction” is #1 on the U.S. Album Chart. 1988
“Welcome To The Jungle,” “Paradise City” and “Sweet Child ‘O Mine” are the drawing cards on GNR’s debut album.
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Following a long climb (52 weeks), Guns N’ Roses debut “Appetite For Destruction” is #1 on the U.S. Album Chart. 1988
