Axl Rose Then
Not only for wearing bike shorts on stage, Guns’n’Roses, led by the lithe and limber Axl Rose, became undisputed kings of complex rock music in 1987. “Appetite for Destruction” has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, and “Use Your Illusion” has sold another 35 million. In addition to having a powerful voice, Rose was known for causing riots and throwing liquor bottles at fans during live shows at the time. The project, however, quickly fell apart due to personal differences. After a long hiatus, the band returned with the album “Chinese Democracy,” which did not perform as well as their label had hoped.
Axl Rose Then
Axl Rose Now
It’s easy to fall into the habit of eating comfort food if you don’t work very hard. That appears to be the case with Axl Rose, who has transitioned from a youthful to a more mature body. He extols the virtues of Taco Bell on Twitter, but isn’t rock and roll about excess? Excessively cheesy Gordita Crunches from Doritos could have saved him a lot of booze during his glory days backstage. He is, however, on his way out. He took over as the frontman of AC/tour DC in 2016, and Guns’n’Roses recently reunited and announced a world tour. Axl, you’ve got it!
Axl Rose Now