Guns N’ Roses
Years Active: 1985–present
Key Members’ Ages (2025): Axl Rose: , Slash: , Duff McKagan:
👤 Members & Bio
Axl Rose: Born Feb 6, 1962 – Vocals
Slash: Born Jul 23, 1965 – Lead Guitar
Duff McKagan: Born Feb 5, 1964 – Bass
Dizzy Reed: Born Jun 18, 1963 – Keyboards
Richard Fortus: Born Nov 17, 1966 – Guitar
Frank Ferrer: Born Mar 25, 1966 – Drums
Melissa Reese: Born Mar 1, 1990 – Keyboards
Origin: Los Angeles, California, USA
Genres: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Net Worth: $800M+ combined (2025)
Businesses: Merchandising, publishing, tour branding
Followers: 50M+ across platforms
Notable Works: “Sweet Child o’ Mine”, “November Rain”, “Welcome to the Jungle”, “Paradise City”
Status: Active, reunited classic lineup since 2016
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in Los Angeles in 1985 by Axl Rose and Tracii Guns (later replaced by Slash).
- Debut album *Appetite for Destruction* (1987) sold over 30M copies worldwide.
- Rose to fame with MTV hits like “Sweet Child o’ Mine”.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1987: Released *Appetite for Destruction*, fastest-selling debut album in US history.
- 1991: *Use Your Illusion I & II* reached #1 and #2 on Billboard.
- 1992: Iconic “November Rain” music video became a classic.
- 2016: Slash and Duff McKagan rejoined for the *Not in This Lifetime… Tour*.
- 2019: Tour grossed $584M, one of the highest in history.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 4 MTV Video Music Awards.
- American Music Awards (Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist).
- Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2012).
- Grammy nominations for Best Hard Rock Performance.
🧠 Did You Know?
- *Appetite for Destruction* is the best-selling debut album ever.
- “November Rain” was the first music video to reach 1B views on YouTube.
- Slash’s top hat and Les Paul guitar became rock icons.
- Axl Rose once fronted AC/DC on tour in 2016.
- The band broke up in the 1990s due to internal conflicts.
- They reunited in 2016 with a nearly original lineup.
- “Sweet Child o’ Mine” was written in just one jam session.
- Their tours are among the highest-grossing in rock history.
- Axl Rose has one of the widest vocal ranges in rock music.
- The band inspired countless 90s hard rock bands.
- They were known as “the most dangerous band in the world”.
- Duff McKagan once wrote a financial column for *Seattle Weekly*.
- They have sold over 100M albums worldwide.
- Their logo with the two revolvers is instantly recognizable.
- The band continues to headline festivals worldwide.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Guns N’ Roses form?
They formed in 1985 in Los Angeles, California.
Who are the current members?
Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer, Melissa Reese.
How old is Axl Rose in 2025?
He is years old.
What is Guns N’ Roses’ net worth?
Estimated at $800M+ combined (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“Sweet Child o’ Mine”, “Welcome to the Jungle”, “November Rain”.
Are they still touring?
Yes, they continue to tour globally as of 2025.
Where are they from?
Los Angeles, California, USA.