Axl Rose, born William Bailey in Indiana in 1962, overcame a turbulent childhood marked by abuse, strict religious rules, and mental health struggles to become the iconic frontman of Guns N’ Roses. After moving to Los Angeles in 1982, he launched the band, achieving worldwide fame with hits like “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and Appetite for Destruction, the best-selling debut album in U.S. history. Despite personal and professional conflicts, Rose remains a rock legend, turning early hardships into a lasting musical legacy.
