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Where the Name Guns N' Roses Came From

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Guns N’ Roses is one of the most successful bands in the history of rock. Active to date, the band was formed in Los Angeles in 1985 with Axl Rose in vocals and keyboards, Tracii Guns and Izzy Stradlin in guitar, Ole Beich in bass and Rob Gardner in drums. The five members came from two bands: L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose. [...] See more news in Indie Hoy.
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Not all legendary bands are born in recording studios or on stage. Some, like Guns N’ Roses, arise from shared rooms, conflicts with managers and impulsive decisions that change the history of rock. Tracii Guns, founder of L.A. Guns, shared in an interview with Loudwire the moments that gave life to the iconic name that would end up marking an entire generation. View this post on Instagram A publication shared by Guns N’ Roses (@gunsnroses) How …

Guns N’ Roses is one of the most successful bands in the history of rock. Active to date, the band was formed in Los Angeles in 1985 with Axl Rose in vocals and keyboards, Tracii Guns and Izzy Stradlin in guitar, Ole Beich in bass and Rob Gardner in drums. The five members came from two bands: L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose. [...] See more news in Indie Hoy.

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Indie Hoy broke the news in on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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