Axl Rose

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February 6, 1962 Birthday

Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. Birthplace

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Axl Rose, an American singer and songwriter, is best known as the lead vocalist and founding member of the rock band Guns N' Roses. Recognized for his distinctive voice, charismatic stage presence, and often controversial behavior, Rose emerged as a central figure in the hard rock and heavy metal scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Formed in Los Angeles in 1985, Guns N' Roses skyrocketed to fame with their best-selling debut album "Appetite for Destruction" (1987), which included chart-topping hits like "Sweet Child o' Mine" and "Welcome to the Jungle." However, the band encountered struggles with drug abuse and internal conflicts, notably during the release of their follow-up albums "Use Your Illusion I and II" in 1991. Guns N' Roses has experienced numerous lineup changes and periods of hiatus over the years, with Axl Rose being the only constant member.

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Axl Rose's family was very religious, growing up he attended church multiple times a week and taught Sunday School. After moving to Los Angeles, Axl Rose worked as a night manager for the Tower Records on Sunset Blvd. In 2014 the website ConcertHotels.com named Axl Rose the greatest singer of all time based on his vocal range.

Early Life

William Bruce Rose was born in Lafayette, Indiana in 1962 and grew up in an abusive home. As a child he found comfort in music and sang in both his school and church choirs. As a teen he bonded with fellow student Jeff Isbell (Izzy Stradlin) over their love of rock music. In the early 1980s first Isbell and then Rose relocated to Los Angeles with the goal of starting a rock band. The two formed the group Hollywood Rose and later Axl Rose joined the band L.A. Guns. In 1985 the two bands merged, becoming Guns N' Roses, with Axl Rose on vocals, Izzy Stradlin on rhythm guitar, Slash on lead guitar, Duff McKagan on bass and Steven Adler on drums.