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L.A. GUNS Guitarist Talks 'Shrinking Violet', AXL, DIO And More

June 8, 2010

L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns recently took some time out of his touring schedule to chat with Hardrock Haven about a little bit of everything: from the band's first-ever EP release back in 1985, to the recent reissue of 1999's "Shrinking Violet". He also talks about the current state of rock, his innate guitar playing ability, and even tempts Hardrock Haven with tales of long-lost Axl Rose-crooned early recordings. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below.

This summer Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION) will begin writing his autobiography with music biographer Jake Brown (HEART, MOTÖRHEAD, RICK RUBIN).

Tracii is finally giving fans the inside story of his rapid rise through the Hollywood rock scene with his band L.A. GUNS, culminating with his signing at age 18 with a major label. When most kids his age were heading off to college, Tracii headed off on his first world tour, and for 25 years since, he has lived a life that remains a dream for most.

Tracii, who played a role in co-founding the biggest hard rock band of the past 25 years — GUNS N' ROSES — has decided to let his fans live vicariously through one of the greatest periods of rock history in the pages of this new book. Fans can also look forward to bonus content accompanying the book's retail release, including a DVD retrospective on Tracii's career, featuring a live tribute show where Tracii will perform many of his greatest hits alongside a star-studded roster of special guests and longtime friends.

Commented Brown: "[With Tracii's memoir] fans can expect to avoid the typical tell-all fluff that sometimes distracts from what is, in this instance, truly one of the most fascinating and serendipitous adventures down the rock and roll rabbit hole."

Interview Part 1:

Interview Part 2:

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