Matthew Wilkening

The 'Margaritaville' singer had battled a rare disease for four years.

An epic "Thorn in My Pride" was a highlight of the 11-song set.

Eighteen-song set included big hits and beloved album tracks.

Sonni was best known as "the other guitarist" on the band's Brothers in Arms tour.

The 1991 comeback album gets an eight-disc expansion.

"Of course, I was very worried that my career was over," the drummer said.

He appeared on the group's first five albums, singing lead on the smash hit "Take It to the Limit."

Guns N' Roses guitarist gets an earful for defending Slash.

"Sammy! Oh, my God, you can't f---ing do that, man," exclaimed Paul Stanley.

"He'd like to have a life," says the singer's longtime bandmate.

"I've had the most wonderful career, beyond belief. 52 years of pure joy, playing music."

Sometimes the choice is obvious, sometimes it's a matter of "least great" and sometimes it's a race to the bottom.