Axl Rose

William Bruce Rose Jr. Biography
Full Name Axl Rose
Age 62 Years old.
Birth Name William Bruce Rose Jr.
Birth Date 1962-02-06
Gender Male

Axl Rose, born William Bruce Rose Jr., is an esteemed American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is widely recognized as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the iconic hard rock band Guns N' Roses. Formed in 1985 with five members, Guns N' Roses gained worldwide fame with their debut album, "Appetite for Destruction," released in 1987. Despite several lineup changes over the years, Axl Rose has remained the sole consistent member since the band's inception.

In addition to Guns N' Roses, Axl Rose has been involved with various other notable bands including AC/DC, Hollywood Rose, L.A. Guns, and Rapidfire. The band has released six studio albums and sold over 100 million records globally, cementing their place as one of the best-selling bands in history.

Axl Rose is celebrated as one of the greatest singers of all time and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to music. In 2012, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N' Roses. The band has also won four American Music Awards and earned three Grammy Awards nominations.


Axl Rose Guns N' Roses Wiki

Nationality American
Famous For For being the lead singer of the band Guns N' Roses
Horoscope Aquarius
Religion Christian
Band Guns N' Roses
Known as W. Axl Rose, William Bruce Rose, William Bruce Bailey, Bill Bailey
Music Group Guns N' Roses (Since 1985), L.A. Guns (1984 – 1984), Hollywood Rose, Rapidfire


Occupation Singer, songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocals, piano
Member of Guns N' Roses
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal, blues rock, industrial rock
Years Active 1983–present


Axl Rose is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Guns N' Roses. Born on February 6, 1962, as William Bruce Rose Jr., he adopted the name Axl Rose as a stage name. Guns N' Roses gained worldwide fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their debut album "Appetite for Destruction," which included hits like "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Welcome to the Jungle."  They're known for their energetic music and unique voice.


Place Of Birth Lafayette, Indiana
Birth Nation USA
Ethnicity American-White
Race White
Father Bruce Rose
Mother Sharon Elizabeth
Siblings Amy Bailey (sister) and Stuart (step-brother)
Sister Amy Bailey
Brother Stuart Bailey

High School Jefferson High School

Axl Rose Wife

Axl Rose and Erin Everly were married on April 28, 1990, in Las Vegas, but they divorced in 1991.  Axl Rose has kept details about his personal life, including relationships, relatively private. Rose has fathered no kids.

Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Married
Wife Erin Everly (m. 1990–1991)

Axl Rose Net Worth 2023


Net Worth $200 Million
Salary $15 million

Axl Rose has solidified his place among legendary musicians, emerging as the founder and lead vocalist of Guns N' Roses in the mid-1980s. The band quickly rose to fame and has since become one of the greatest rock acts in history, selling over 100 million records worldwide, including 45 million in the United States alone. Their debut album alone sold more than 30 million copies globally. Guns N' Roses' Not In This Lifetime... The tour also made headlines as the second-highest-grossing tour of all time, concluding in December 2018 with earnings exceeding $53.3 million.

Before achieving stardom, Rose took on various jobs to support himself, including a stint as a night manager at Tower Records/Video on Sunset Boulevard. Additionally, he and fellow band member Izzy Stradlin participated in a scientific study at UCLA where they were paid $8 per hour to smoke cigarettes.

In summary, Axl Rose has amassed considerable wealth through his illustrious music career. As of now, his net worth is estimated to be around $200 million, underscoring his enduring success in the industry.

Axl Rose Height - How tall


Body Type Average
Height 5 ft 9 in
Weight 78 Kg
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Dark Brown
Chest Size 40 in
Waist Size 32 in
Shoe Size 9 US

Axl Rose is 1.75 meters tall, equivalent to 5 feet 9 inches, and weighs approximately 172 pounds (78 kilograms). He has an average physique. Axl identifies as heterosexual. His eyes are blue, and his natural hair color is dark brown, although he often dyes it blonde.