Guns N' Roses

An iconic American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1985, known for their raw, blues-infused sound that blended classic rock with punk's edge, setting them apart from 80s glam metal. Their classic line-up featured Axl Rose (vocals), Slash (lead guitar), Izzy Stradlin (rhythm guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), and Steven Adler (drums). The band's name combines elements from their previous bands, Hollywood Rose and L.A. Guns, and they achieved massive fame with their debut Appetite for Destruction, known for hits like "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child o' Mine," and later epics like "November Rain".