Guns n’ Roses - Collector’s DVD Box set (DVD)

This DVD set is a compilation of interviews from people inside the GnR camp and journalists that were covering the band at the time of their beginnings through their success. The two DVD’s are comprised of previously available releases The Prettiest Rock Star which is based on Axl’s upbringing in Indiana to his arrival in L.A. and Sex n’ Drugs n’ Rock n’ Roll which covers the humble beginning of Guns n’ Roses to rock icons. The cast of characters includes; Vicky Hamilton who was Hollywood Rose’s first manager, Chris Weber Hollywood Rose guitarist, Robert John who was Guns’ official photographer for several years and adding some credibility to this collection is journalist Malcolm Dome who you have seen on many documentaries in the past and is a regular on the Classic Albums series from the U.K. While there is some new ground that is uncovered more so on the Axl DVD The Prettiest Rock Star the bulk of the material is common knowledge for longtime fans and possibly for anyone who has viewed the VH-1's Behind the Music special. I found it a bit disturbing that Guns n’ Roses get credit for the explosion of the L.A. Glam scene when clearly there were others that came before them that gain attention, namely; Motley Crue, Ratt and W.A.S.P. Also Guns n’ Roses was given credit for making the music video such brilliant promotional tool for selling albums. I think the majority of the people that shared their opinions and views in these DVD’s are just too damn biased to give you a neutral statement when it comes to Guns n’ Roses. I would recommend this collection only to Guns n’ Roses completists.