As Poison drummer Rikki Rockett and L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns enter the Metal Hall of Fame this week (along with Chris Holmes of W.A.S.P., Warren DeMartini of Ratt, and Gilby Clarke of Guns N’ Roses/Kill for Thrills/Candy), let’s revisit this epic conversation, all about the heyday of Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.

From the “flier wars” to the fashion, from the Rainbow Bar & Grill parking lot to the music that emerged from the “boulevard of broken dreams,” we cry tough, show no mercy, talk dirty, rip and tear, and have nothin’ but a good time.

Congratulations to Rikki and Tracii on their much-deserved awards!