These People Are the Inspirations Behind Some of the Most Beautiful Songs Ever Written

Rocket Queen by Guns N’ Roses (1987)

It might have been the last song on Guns N’ Roses’ debut album, but it’s certainly not the least. The song, however, had people wondering about the identity of the titular character. Apparently, it was based on someone called Barbie Von Greif, a teenager Axl Rose knew. The lead singer was allegedly in love with the young woman at the time. Here’s what he has to say about her: “I wrote this song for this girl who was gonna have a band and she was gonna call it Rocket Queen. She kinda kept me alive for a while.”

Rocket Queen By Guns N’ Roses 1987