I liked GnR for what they were: a sleazy rock band. Axl's voice is grating most of the time, and I've never really cared about him. I like Duff and he is probably the reason I have a Fender Jazz Special (which has an amazing neck). I liked VR to an extent but never thought SW was a good fit for them. I don't know who would have been a better fit, but I think there was probably a less volatile choice.