Mental Floss: An Oral History of the "Sweet Child O' Mine" Intro Riff
No, it wasn't a warm-up exercise. Here's the truth about how Slash came up with the "Sweet Child O' Mine" riff, in his own words.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” remains a powerhouse hit, ...
Forbes: Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ Is A Top 10 Hit Once Again
Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ Is A Top 10 Hit Once Again
Morningstar: "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses Revealed as Ending Theme for MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bandai Namco Filmworks announced that "Sweet Child O' Mine" by the legendary rock band, Guns N' Roses, will serve as the ending theme song for the ...
"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses Revealed as Ending Theme for MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe
American Songwriter: Duff McKagan Reveals Slash Attempted To Sabotage Guns N’ Roses Classic “Sweet Child O’ Mine”
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” is one of Guns N’ Roses most popular songs. So it may come as a shock that Slash tried to sabotage its creation, at least according to Duff McKagan. Appearing on the Songcraft ...
Duff McKagan Reveals Slash Attempted To Sabotage Guns N’ Roses Classic “Sweet Child O’ Mine”
American Songwriter: On This Day in 2004, Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine” Was Somehow Voted Best Riff in Rock History (Opinion)