Alan Niven, famously the manager of Guns N' Roses during their chaotic prime, shares a treasure trove of outrageous stories ahead of his new book, "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories." From LAPD episodes to exotic band meetings, Niven reflects on the challenges of managing a group that had been deemed nearly unmanageable. His candid recollections showcase both the wild lifestyle of the rock band and his role as a reluctant caretaker in an environment filled with excess and unpredictability, highlighting a unique chapter in rock history.
About 15 minutes into a thoughtful Zoom conversation, the garrulous Niven poses a question of his own: 'Why was I managing Guns N' Roses?' Given what he describes, it is a good question.
His very first Guns N' Roses band meeting. On the way into the house, Niven says, he passed by a broken toilet and 'one of the better-known strippers from [the] Sunset Strip.' Stradlin and Slash were the only ones who'd shown up.
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