Who is the lead vocalist of Guns N' Roses?

Axl Rose is the lead vocalist of Guns N' Roses.

Rose co-founded the band in Los Angeles in 1985 after performing with groups including Hollywood Rose and L.A. Guns. His powerful, wide-ranging voice became one of the defining features of the band's sound, from the aggressive “Welcome to the Jungle” to the dramatic ballad “November Rain.”

He also serves as a principal lyricist and has been the band's only constant member since its formation. The group's classic era paired his vocals with Slash's lead guitar, Izzy Stradlin's rhythm guitar, Duff McKagan's bass, and Steven Adler's drums.

A frequent mix-up is identifying Slash as the vocalist because he is the band's most recognizable guitarist. Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin also contributed backing vocals, but Axl Rose is the lead singer and frontman.