Axl Rose Age, Height, Net Worth & Biography

Axl Rose is 64 years old, stands 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall and has an approx. net worth of $200 million. The American singer and songwriter, born on 6 February 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana, is best known as the frontman of Guns N’ Roses, one of the biggest rock bands of all time, with the classic songs “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, “Welcome to the Jungle” and “November Rain”.

Quick Facts

Full Name	W. Axl Rose (born William Bruce Rose Jr.)
Age	64 years old (as of 2026)
Date of Birth	6 February 1962
Birthplace	Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter
Known For	Guns N’ Roses, “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, “Welcome to the Jungle”, “November Rain”, Appetite for Destruction
Net Worth	Approx. $200 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2026)
Years Active	1982–present
Instagram	@gunsnroses

Who Is Axl Rose?

Axl Rose is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of Guns N’ Roses, the Los Angeles hard rock band that became one of the biggest acts in the world in the late 1980s. His wide vocal range, his unpredictable stage presence and his songs have made the band’s hits, from “Sweet Child O’ Mine” to “November Rain”, into classics of rock, and their debut album, Appetite for Destruction (1987), is one of the best-selling debut albums of all time.

Rose is also known for his long-delayed album Chinese Democracy (2008) and for fronting AC/DC on tour in 2016, when he replaced Brian Johnson for the band’s Rock or Bust tour. He is a contemporary of Jon Bon Jovi, another defining frontman of 1980s rock, and of Steven Tyler, the frontman of Aerosmith.

Early Life & Background

William Bruce Rose Jr. was born on 6 February 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana, and he grew up in a strict Pentecostal household, singing in the church choir and at school. He ran away from home several times as a teenager, and in 1982 he moved to Los Angeles, where he changed his name to W. Axl Rose and began playing in local bands, including Rapidfire and L.A. Guns.

In 1985, Rose formed Guns N’ Roses with guitarists Slash and Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler, and the band quickly built a following on the Los Angeles club scene with their raw, high-energy shows. They signed with Geffen Records in 1986 and recorded their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, which was released in 1987.

Career

Appetite for Destruction was a slow starter, but the singles “Welcome to the Jungle”, “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Paradise City” made it a phenomenon, and the album has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. The band’s follow-up albums, Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II (1991), were released on the same day and included the hits “Don’t Cry” and the epic “November Rain”, one of the most famous music videos of all time.

After the original lineup split up in the mid-1990s, Rose continued Guns N’ Roses with a new lineup and spent years recording Chinese Democracy, which was finally released in 2008 after one of the longest delays in rock history. In 2016, Rose reunited with Slash and Duff McKagan for the Not in This Lifetime… Tour, one of the highest-grossing tours of all time, and in the same year he fronted AC/DC on their Rock or Bust World Tour.

In 2012, Guns N’ Roses were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, although Rose declined to attend the ceremony. Guns N’ Roses continue to tour the world, and Rose remains one of the most famous and enigmatic frontmen in rock history.

Facts About Axl Rose

Guns N’ Roses’ debut album, Appetite for Destruction, has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
“November Rain” was one of the most expensive music videos ever made at the time of its release.
Rose fronted AC/DC on their Rock or Bust World Tour in 2016.
He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Guns N’ Roses in 2012, although he declined to attend.
The Not in This Lifetime… Tour (2016–2019) was one of the highest-grossing tours of all time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Axl Rose?

Axl Rose is 64 years old. He was born on 6 February 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana, USA.

How tall is Axl Rose?

Axl Rose is 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall.

What is Axl Rose’s net worth?

Axl Rose’s net worth is approx. $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth in 2026.

What band is Axl Rose in?

Axl Rose is the lead singer and frontman of Guns N’ Roses, the band he formed in Los Angeles in 1985.

Did Axl Rose sing for AC/DC?

Yes, Axl Rose fronted AC/DC on their Rock or Bust World Tour in 2016, replacing Brian Johnson, who had been forced to stop touring because of hearing loss.

How old is Axl Rose?