Guns N' Roses is an all American hard rock band which originated in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. Having a lifetime estimated sales of 90 million record worldwide, they are considered one of the most successful American bands ever. Their debut album, 1987's Appetite for Destruction, eventually went on to sell 25 million copies alone. Their gritty musical style, heavy stage presence, and "bad-ass" image helped lead the rising hard rock scene of the 80's and 90's. In a time when Glam Metal was dominant, Guns N' Roses' presented a more traditional, original style of hard rock, which caught the ear of millions of fans. After making a lot of noise, the band sadly broke up in 1994 due to the rising popularity of other genres, specifically Nirvana's grunge. Throughout the years, Guns N' Roses went through scores of members, but in 1997, Axl Rose became the only remaining original member, and received the rights to the name. He has since breathed signs of life to what was once Guns N' Roses, and rumors of new work are floating around. Hailed as one of the most successful and influential mainstream bands, Guns N' Roses has made a mark on rock and roll that will never be forgotten.
In an era when the poodle haired rock of Poison, Hanoi Rocks, and Motley Crue ruled the airwaves, Guns N' Roses provided a grittier alternative. With volatile, sandpaper-tonsilled singer Axl Rose at the helm, and guitarists Slash and Izzy Stradlin spitting out vicious guitar riffs, Guns N' Roses rose to fame in a very dominant way. Wining countless awards, leaving cherished memories for those who saw them live, and having songs such as "Welcome to the Jungle" be implanted in people's brains, Guns N' Roses definitely left it's mark on America.
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