Erin Everly, the muse who inspired “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” became a symbol of rock and roll romance—but her real story was a nightmare. Following their short, violent marriage, Everly filed a civil lawsuit against Axl Rose in 1994, alleging regular beatings and sexual battery. After settling out of court, she chose a life of private healing, quietly becoming a figure of resilience whose silent strength blows the mind….
When Axl Rose sang “She’s got a smile that it seems to me…” in 1987, the world melted. That smile innocent, haunting, unforgettable belonged to […]
