Date of birth: February 6, 1962 (Age: 64 as of September 2026)
Height: 5’9” (175 cm)
Weight: 174 pounds (79 kg)
Shoe size: unknown
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Green
W. Axl Rose was born William Bruce Rose Jr. on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana. He co-founded Guns N’ Roses in Los Angeles and became the band’s lead vocalist and principal lyricist.
The group’s catalog includes Appetite for Destruction, G N’ R Lies, the two Use Your Illusion albums and Chinese Democracy. Rose reunited onstage with Slash and Duff McKagan in 2016, and Guns N’ Roses continued touring internationally, including a 2026 world tour.
The previous article mocked his weight through internet memes and claimed overeating and a strict diet explained changes in old concert photographs. Those unsupported and demeaning statements were removed.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 7, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
