This cover is noteworthy for causing an incident involving incoming guitarist Paul "Huge" Tobias, that was partially responsible for guitarist Slash departing from the band in 1996. Slash has described the Guns N' Roses version of the song as "the sound of the band breaking up". Rhythm guitarist Gilby Clarke, who does not appear on the recording, noted that the recording foreshadowed his departure from the band: This was the band's final single until 2021's "Absurd" to feature guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan. Personnel W. Axl Roselead vocals, piano Slashlead and rhythm guitars Duff McKaganbass, backing vocals Matt Sorumdrums, percussion Dizzy Reedkeyboards Paul Hugerhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Sales and certifications Notes References Sources External links "Reason to Rock" review 1968 songs Cultural depictions of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia The Rolling Stones songs Songs written by Jagger–Richards Song recordings produced by Jimmy Miller Music based on the Faust legend 1973 singles 1994 singles 2003 singles Guns N' Roses songs Decca Records singles Geffen Records singles London Records singles Obscenity controversies in music Cultural depictions of Jesus