Background information Birth name William Bruce Rose, Jr. Also known as W. Axl Rose, William Bruce Bailey Born February 6, 1962 Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Hard rock, heavy metal Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer Instruments Vocals, keyboards, guitar, piano, percussion Years active 1983–present Labels Geffen, UZI Suicide Associated acts Guns N' Roses Hollywood Rose L.A. Guns Rapidfire