Guns N 'Roses is an American hard rock band that was founded in 1985 in Los Angeles. They have sold 100 million albums, of which over 42 million in the U.S. 

In the late 1980s and early 1990s  Guns N 'Roses was the most successful music group in the world.  

In the mid-1990s most of the original members left the band, singer Axl Rose is the only remaining founding member. After more than ten years with no new material released by the band, they released in 2008 their album "Chinese Democracy".

Founding Members

Vocals Axl Rose 
Lead Guitar Tracii Guns (1985)
Rhythm guitar Izzy Stradlin (to 1991)
Drums Rob Gardner (1985)
Bass † Ole Beich (1985)

Current Band Members

Vocals, piano Axl Rose
Lead Guitar Ron Thal (since 2006)
Lead Guitar DJ Ashba  (since 2009)
Rhythm Rhythm Guitar, Richard Fortus (since 2002)
Bass Tommy Stinson (1998)
Keyboard, percussion, Dizzy Reed (1990)
Drums Frank Ferrer (since 2006)
Keyboard Chris Pitman (1998)

Important former Members

Bass Duff McKagan (1985-1997)
Lead guitarist Slash (1985-1996)
Drums Steven Adler (1985-1990)
Drums Matt Sorum (1990-1997)
Rhythm Guitar Gilby Clarke (1991-1994)
Drums Josh Freese (1997-1999)
Rhythm Guitar Paul Tobias (1999-2001)
Lead Guitar Buckethead (1999-2004)
Lead guitarist Robin Finck (1997-2008)
Drums Bryan Mantia (2000-2008)

Guns 'n' Roses Merchandise

Guns 'n' Roses Sheet Music, and Songbooks