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

"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. ➤ ORDER THE BOOK: Sound and Fury (Available June 24) ➤ Interview by Ruben Mosqueda ➤ Edited by We Go to 11 🤘 Subscribe for more metal and hard rock interviews FOLLOW WE GO TO 11: 🌐 Our Website: https://wegoto11.org 👍 Follow Us on Facebook:   / ytwegoto11   🐦 Follow Us on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/We_Go_to_11 ☕ Support the Channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/we.go.to.11 #AlanNiven #SoundAndFury #WeGoTo11 #GNROverdrive #GreatWhite #HavanaBlack #MusicMemoirs #rockhistory 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