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Axl Rose at 64 shows quieter, unexpected sides.
Summary
Axl Rose turned 64 on February 6 and is still known as the frontman of Guns N' Roses; the article highlights lesser-known aspects of his life, from cameo roles to spiritual interests and a fondness for sci-fi and cats.
Content
William Bruce Rose Jr., known professionally as Axl Rose, turned 64 on February 6. He is best known as the frontman of Guns N' Roses. The article notes he continues to tour despite past injuries and reported hearing loss. It also points to personal interests and small public appearances that sit outside his headline-making reputation.
Notable details:
- He was born William Bruce Rose Jr. and marked his 64th birthday on February 6 as the longtime lead singer of Guns N' Roses.
- The piece reports he has continued touring despite prior injuries, including broken hips, and reported hearing loss.
- In 2004 he provided the voice for Tommy "The Nightmare" Smith, a classic rock DJ, in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
- He made a brief, uncredited appearance as a musician in the 1988 Clint Eastwood film The Dead Pool.
- The woman who plays the therapist in the "Don't Cry" music video was Suzzy London, who served as his therapist at the time.
- The article notes personal interests such as belief in past-life regressions, an inner-circle psychic nicknamed "Yoda" (Sharon Maynard), a liking for sci-fi and horror novels, and caring for cats.
Summary:
The piece portrays Axl Rose as a figure whose public image and private life include different, quieter elements alongside his stadium performances. He remains active in music through touring; future plans are undetermined at this time.
