The most exact spelling is "Guns N' Roses". Guns N' Roses (GNR) is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band, led by frontman and co-founder Axl Rose, has gone through numerous line-up changes and controversies since their formation. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs and one live album during their career. The music of Guns N' Roses is a fusion of punk rock, blues-rock, heavy metal and classic rock and roll.