Biography / Wiki
Axl Rose, the lead vocalist of the band ‘Guns N’ Roses,’ is an American record producer, singer, songwriter, and activist. Axl Rose is revered by millions of fans across the world for his contentious public character, but some regard him as a misogynistic, psychotic singer who frequently vents his anger on his band members.
He was arrested several times for public intoxication after being ejected from his house. He subsequently resolved to change his ways and became involved in the hard rock scene in Los Angeles. He went on to co-found the band ‘Guns N’ Roses,’ which rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The band did not tour or play for the following few years, and no new albums or singles were issued. In 2001, Axl Rose reformed the band with new members, and ‘Guns N’ Roses’ was resurrected. Axl Rose was inducted into the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame” in 2012 as a member of “Guns N’ Roses.”
Height / Weight / Age
Born on February 06, 1962, Axl Rose is currently 61 years old. Rose Jr. appears to be tall with a height of 5 feet 9 inches while his weight is 78 Kg approximately. Axl has kept himself in a good shape and has an average build body. Axl’s eye color is blue and his hair color is dark brown however, he prefers to dye his hair blonde.
Net Worth
In the mid-1980s, Axl rose to notoriety as a founding member and lead vocalist of GNR. GNR’s tour went on to become the second-highest-grossing tour in history. At the end of the tour in December 2018, Axl’s band had grossed more than $53.3 million.
Rose worked in a number of occupations prior to making a name in the industry. He worked at Tower Records as a night manager. Rose created a name for himself in the music industry. William Bruce Rose Jr’s current net worth is estimated to be $200 million.
Education / Family
William Bruce Rose Jr. was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. He was born to William Bruce Rose, his father, and Sharon Elizabeth Lintner, his mother. Rose Jr. has two siblings Stuart, his half-brother, and Amy, his sister. In terms of his education, Rose graduated from Jefferson High School.
Name |
Axl Rose |
| Nickname | Bill Bailey, Bill Rose, W. Axl Rose |
| Birth Place | Lafayette, Indiana, United States |
| Date Of Birth | February 06, 1962 |
| Age | 61 Years |
| Height | In Centimetres – 175 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5′ 9″ |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 78 Kg In Pounds – 171 lbs |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Profession | Singer |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| School | Jefferson High School |
| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | American |
| Home Town | Lafayette, Indiana, United States |
| Fathers Name | Bruce Rose |
| Mothers Name | Sharon Elizabeth
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| Brothers | Stuart (step-brother) |
| Sisters | Amy Bailey
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Career / Fashion And Style
He formed the band ‘Rapidfire’ after arriving in Los Angeles and made a demo in 1983. In 1985, he and previous bandmate Tracii Guns merged the bands to form “Guns N’ Roses.” They began appearing more frequently on the L.A. club circuit after performing at ‘The Troubadour.’
Despite its inauspicious start, the band’s debut album, “Appetite for Destruction,” became a tremendous success in 1987. They published the album ‘G N’ R Lies’ in 1988, which was a huge hit. The band was supposed to record a follow-up to their debut album in 1990. The ‘Use Your Illusion Tour’ came to a close on July 17, 1993, in Buenos Aires.
Rose’s final appearance with the band for the next seven and a half years was at this show. He was seen with a new lineup of musicians during ‘Rock in Rio 3’ in 2001. He provided the voice for the popular video game ‘Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas’ in 2004.
The band went on tour in 2006, with new members, and continued to tour the following year as well. Axl Rose has toured with the popular Australian rock band “AC/DC” in addition to being a constant member of “Guns N’ Roses.”
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More
Axl Rose’s first marriage was to the daughter of singer Don Everly, Erin Everly. Axl and Everly first began dating in 1986 and married on April 28, 1990. Rose, on the other hand, filed for divorce just over a month later. In the year 1991, Everly eventually left Rose, and their marriage was annulled.
| Girlfriend | Bridgette Monroe,
 Gina Sailer (1979-1983),  Monique Lewis (1985),  Adriana Smith (1985),  Erin Everly (1986-1991), Stephanie Seymour (1991-1993), Deniz Akkaya (2006)
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Erin Everly (Divorced),
 Stephanie Seymour (Separated)
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| Children | Not Known |
Favorite Things
Here we provide you the list of Axl Rose’s favorite things.
| Favorite Singer | Freddie Mercury (Queen) |
| Favorite Books | Zodiac by Neal Stephenson and Stand by Stephen King |
| Favorite Band | Queen |
Some Interesting Facts About Axl Rose
- William decided to change his name to William Rose after learning about his biological father.
- Axl was born to a 16-year-old mother and a 20-year-old father.
- After his parents divorced, Axl was kidnapped and molested by his own father when he was two years old.
- William Axl Rose has been arrested over 30 times for public intoxication and a variety of other charges.
- He and former band member Tracii Guns established the famed band Guns N’ Roses in March 1985.
- Sharon E. Bailey, Axl’s mother, died on May 28, 1996.
- Steven Adler, Rose’s drummer, was sacked in 1990 for drug usage.
- Axl was mugged in Paris in 2012 by robbers who stole his $200,000 worth of valuables.
