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[–] culofiesta ago  (edited ago)

Duff and Slash are back in the band

And Axl didn't name the band after himself. He named himself after his first band, Hollywood Rose

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[–] cynicaloldfart ago 

In 1984, Hollywood Rose member Izzy Stradlin was living with L.A. Guns member Tracii Guns. When L.A. Guns needed a new vocalist, Stradlin suggested Hollywood Rose singer Axl Rose. Guns N' Roses was formed in March 1985 by Rose and rhythm guitarist Stradlin, along with lead guitarist Tracii Guns, bassist Ole Beich, and drummer Rob Gardner of L.A. Guns. The band coined its name by combining the names of both previous groups.