Real name: William Bruce Bailey (William Rose)

Born: February 6, 1962

Hometown: Lafayette, Indiana

Height: 5 feet, 9 inches

Parents: L. Stephen and Sharon Bailey

Siblings: Two (Amy and Stuart, Axl is the oldest)

Main vocal influence: Michael Monroe

Age began singing: Five

Place began singing: Church

Age kicked out of house: Sixteen

Longest time served in jail: Three months

Alternative choice of occupation: Lawyer, he has defended himself at trials.

Pets: Maltese dogs

Bands before GN'R: A X L, Rose, Hollywood Rose, L.A. Guns

Recorded with (amongst others): Steve Jones, Don Henley and Gilby Clarke

Other info: Sang in the Bailey Trio with his brother and sister.

Accolades: #7 in Spin magazine's list of the 50 Greatest Frontmen Of All Time (August 2004)