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Guns N’ Roses is an American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985 from the merger of L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose.

After signing with Geffen Records in 1986, the band’s classic lineup included Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler.

Their debut album Appetite for Destruction (1987) became a global success, selling over 30 million copies worldwide and producing iconic hits such as Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, and Sweet Child o’ Mine.

• Years active: 1985–present