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...Izzy Stradlin...
...months leading up to his decision, Izzy Stradlin', Guns' reclusive rhythm guitarist, had been the subject of music industry rumors and fans' concern due to his noticeable absence from recent videos and apparent disillusionment with the bigger than life rock n' roll touring phenomenon that Guns N' Roses had become...
...first time defined Izzy's contribution to the band. With primary songwriting credit for seven tracks, including the hit releases "You Could Be Mine" and "Don't Cry," and sole credit for "You Ain't the First," "Double Talkin' Jive" and "Pretty Tied Up," Stradlin's own brand of musicianship and lyrical skill captured the attention of fans accustomed to Axl's sole possession of the GN'R spotlight...
Even before the albums were released, critics and fans had noticed Izzy's increased role on tour. Some of the best of Guns' as-yet-unfamiliar new material featured Stradlin's gravelly vocals ("Dust N' Bones") and his more bluesy style of rock n' roll ("Bad Obsession"). As a foil to Rose's artistic and personal extremism, Stradlin's introverted persona and laid-back rhythm and blues added some depth and a sense of mystery to the highly controversial, out-of-control band...
...Stradlin, the enigmatic lyricist and rhythm guitarist so unlike the whole Guns N' Roses image developed in the media, never really participated in all those infamous publicity-grabbing antics of the band (though he did once piss in a trash can on a commercial airline). His gradual withdrawal from the obligatory fast-paced lifestyle and lack of enthusiasm for the tour, the videos and even the production of the long-awaited new albums served as warning signs to fans and the media. So when Axl confirmed Izzy's departure on a live radio interview, fans may have been disappointed...