2013.02.19 - Interview with Dj in Perth NOW

Aussie girl plucks Gunners star's heart strings
by: NUI TE KOHA
From: Herald Sun
February 19, 2013 9:00PM

GUNS N Roses guitarist DJ Ashba has paid tribute to Melbourne beauty Nicky Whelan for healing his heart.

Ashba said: "We met for a reason and we gave it a good run.

"She is a really cool girl and she helped me grow."

Ashba and Whelan, now a Hollywood-based actor, split in 2011 after dating for a year.

Back then, Ashba said Whelan had taught him to trust in love.

He added yesterday: She is a great actress and we're still buddies. I will wish her nothing but the best."

Guns N Roses play in Perth on March 9, Sydney on March 12, Melbourne on March 16 and 17, and Brisbane on March 20.

Ashba said the band has written "a ton" of new songs for an album.

"It's a matter of deciding which songs to pick for the new record," he said.

"I'm excited about the future. I didn't join Guns N Roses to only play guitar. I write songs everyday."