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About Guns N' Roses

Biography

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band's classic lineup consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling bands of all time.

Musical Career

Guns N' Roses released their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, in 1987. The album became a massive success, selling over 30 million copies worldwide. It spawned the hit singles "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child o' Mine," and "Paradise City." The band followed up with the albums G N' R Lies, Use Your Illusion I and II, and The Spaghetti Incident? in the early 1990s.

Influences

Guns N' Roses' music is heavily influenced by classic rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and AC/DC. They also draw influence from punk and heavy metal acts such as The Sex Pistols, Iron Maiden, and Motörhead.

Musical Style

Guns N' Roses' music is a combination of hard rock, heavy metal, punk, and blues. Their sound is characterized by aggressive guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and driving rhythms.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Appetite for Destruction (1987)
• G N' R Lies (1988)
• Use Your Illusion I (1991)
• Use Your Illusion II (1991)
• The Spaghetti Incident? (1993)
• Chinese Democracy (2008)

Live Albums

• Use Your Illusion World Tour - Live in Tokyo (1992)
• Live Era '87-'93 (1999)
• Appetite for Democracy 3D (2014)

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