How Alice Cooper ended up singing on a forgotten Guns N’ Roses classic: “Axl called me at two in the morning!”

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The brand new issue of Classic Rock features a rundown of the 50 greatest Guns N’ Roses songs ever and the stories behind them, from deep cuts to stadium-sized hits.

We spoke to various people who have collaborated with the band over the years, among them Alice Cooper. The shock rock icon first crossed paths with the band when they supported him early in their career, going on to team up with Axl and co in 1988 for a cover of The Coop’s early 70s classic Under My Wheels.