Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Lists

Exploring 25 Heavy Metal Stage Name Origins

Exploring 25 Heavy Metal Stage Name Origins

Axl Rose

Real Name: William Bruce Bailey

Until the age of 17, Rose believed his stepfather Stephen L. Bailey was his real dad. Upon learning about his biological father, Rose eventually reclaimed his given birth name William Bruce Rose, Jr. never having met his real father who was murdered in 1984. When Rose began performing, he took the stage name Axl from his original band AXL. He legally changed his name to W. Axl Rose prior to signing his contract with Geffen Records in 1986.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Show Comments / Reactions

You May Also Like

Latest News

“The deal was if I ever wanted it back, I could let him know and buy it back for the same price.”

Latest News

"It stems initially from an insecurity of just being able to express yourself."