What we have in this song is one of the worst attempts by Velvet Revolver to become known, as neither Slash or Scott are in their comfort zones. We start with Sucker Train Blues, an extremely generic '80s song, meaning it focused on something about either sex, drugs, or Satan. A year after their formation, VR immediately jumps into the spotlight with their first album, Contraband, which was really more of a "meh" album rather than a great album. Of course, Scott accepts, and what we have is one of the most interesting supergroups ever: Velvet Revolver. However, we have Scott Weiland of the recently disbanded Stone Temple Pilots, who became friends with Duff and played with Dave Kushner offered to front the band. The ex-lead singer of Faith No More, Mike Patton was invited, but ultimately turned down the offer to front the band. Many lead singers, such as Sebastian Bach of Skid Row and Josh Todd of Buckcherry auditioned, but were unsuccessful. So they find Dave Kushner, who has played with many bands such as Wasted Youth and the Infectious Grooves. They invite fellow rhythm guitarist and ex-Gunner, Izzy Stradlin, but Stradlin refuses due to his behavior on tours. In response, the three decided to form a new band to attempt to bring back mainstream rock. In December 2015, Weiland was found dead in Bloomington, Minnesota, while on tour with his then-band, the Wildabouts.In 2002, fellow ex-Gunners Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum were playing a benefit concert for a fellow musician named Randy Castillo. Velvet Revolver's sophomore effort, Libertad, followed in 2007. The single sidled steadily up the active rock charts, and when Contraband finally dropped, it was to general appreciation for its mix of STP and GNR signatures and its surprising turn toward hedonistic maturity. VR also released the single "Slither," a rabid, ambitious rocker guided by Slash's signature guitar sound. That spring, Weiland labored through court dates and recovery as Slash and Duff did advance press for Contraband, and fan anticipation for the album grew.
RCA next announced an April 2004 release for Contraband, Velvet Revolver's full-length debut the date was then pushed to May, and finally to June. The band signed a deal with RCA and spent the rest of 2003 fitting in gigs and recording sessions around Weiland's court-ordered rehab. He and the band clicked immediately and recorded a hyper piece of glitter metal for the Hulk soundtrack called "Set Me Free." By June, "the Project" had been renamed Velvet Revolver, and Weiland was officially made its lead singer, though possession charges stemming from a May bust were still outstanding.
Troubled STP-er Scott Weiland came on board next. Dave Kushner ( Wasted Youth, Dave Navarro) also joined up as second guitarist. By early 2003, the existence of "the Project" - and its quest for a singer - was common knowledge, so much so that VH1 sent cameras to document the search. With the discovery that their chemistry was still going strong, the trio began pushing around some new music and auditioning singers for what became known as "the Project." Early entries included ex- Buckcherry shouter Josh Todd and Neurotica's Kelly Shaefer both became acquainted with the cutting room floor. Velvet Revolver began with a spring 2002 jam session that reunited ex- Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), and Matt Sorum (drums) on-stage.
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