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Axl Rose

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Key facts

Birth name William Bruce Rose Jr.[1]
Birth date February 6, 1962[1]
Birth place Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.[1]
Occupation Singer, songwriter[1]
Years active 1983–present[1]

Axl Rose is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of Guns N’ Roses. He was born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana, and has been active in music since 1983.

Context

Axl Rose is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of Guns N’ Roses [1]. He was born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana, and has been active in music since 1983 [1]. He is the only constant member of the band since 1985 [1]. In 2012, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N’ Roses [1].

Documented claims

  • Axl Rose is the only constant member of Guns N’ Roses since 1985. [1]
  • He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N’ Roses in 2012. [1]

Questions and answers

When was Axl Rose born?

Axl Rose was born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana [1].

What is Axl Rose's real name?

His birth name is William Bruce Rose Jr. [1].

How long has Axl Rose been active in music?

He has been active since 1983 [1].

Sources

  1. 25 Things You Might Not Know About Birthday Boy Axl Rose — iheart.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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