Just finished reading SLASH, by Saul Hudson and Anthony Bozza.
I found this a really addictive read, and finished it in less than a week.
I was huge Gunners and Appetite fan. But after favorite member Izzy exited
at the time of the biggest band in the world. My passion faded for the band. 
But love for guitarists Slash and Izzy beautiful playing chemistry never faded.
After reading this, it buts all those answers to rest. As much as I would have
wanted to see the all the original members or GNR, back together.
That was yesterday in another lifetime. That was then and this is now.
Love it for what it is and love even more what is to come.

I recommend this not just to Velvet Revolver, GNR fans, but anyone who facing adversity, struggle, and need to realize there always is path leading you on day by day.Whether it rights or wrong, you can do anything, you put your mind too!