“I Can’t Watch Them Destroy Themselves.” — At Peak Fame in 1991, Izzy Stradlin Walked Away From Millions, Drove His Old Van Home, and Spent His First Clean Christmas Alone. At the height of fame, with millions on the table, Izzy Stradlin chose a beat-up van over a private jet. He walked away from Guns N’ Roses just before Christmas, leaving the world stunned. Discover why the band’s “secret weapon” chose a lonely, sober holiday over a life of excess….
In 1991, Guns N’ Roses were untouchable. Stadiums sold out in minutes. The Use Your Illusion tour was a roaring, chaotic juggernaut swallowing the world […]
