30 Years Ago, Guns N’ Roses Accidentally Created the Song That Became Their First and Only Billboard #1 Hit

From the moment Guns N’ Roses debuted in the rock music scene with “Welcome to the Jungle,” bands and fans knew they were the ones to watch — and they were right . It’s been 30 years since “Sweet Child o’ Mine” made it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and shockingly, it remains their only single to reach the top of the charts in the US . Still, “Sweet Child o’ Mine” is one of the most iconic songs to exist, alongside “ November Rain ,” which never made it to number one.

Even over 30 years after they first made their breakthrough, Guns N’ Roses are still considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time. They may be one of the most controversial bands, as bands and artists such as Nirvana ’s late frontman Kurt Cobain , Smashing Pumpkins , and Metallica