Duff Mckagan

Duff McKagan is a highly accomplished musician, songwriter, author, and financial advocate, renowned for his diverse contributions to rock music, primarily as the bassist for Guns N’ Roses. He actively works with various musical projects and platforms to share insights on creativity, collaboration, and financial literacy. After achieving worldwide success as the bassist for Guns N’ Roses, Duff McKagan established himself as a multifaceted musician, songwriter, author, and financial advocate. In March 1985, McKagan joined Guns N’ Roses, releasing their debut album, ‘Appetite for Destruction,’ in 1987, which sold over 28 million copies globally.

This was followed by ‘G N’ R Lies’ (1988), and the ‘Use Your Illusion I’ and ‘Use Your Illusion II’ albums in 1991, both topping U.S. charts and launching a global tour. His early career included The Vains, releasing ‘School Jerks’ in 1980, and The Fastbacks, appearing on their 1981 debut single ‘It’s Your Birthday.’ He also played with The Fartz in 1982 and co-founded Road Crew with Slash and Steven Adler in late 1984. Following his initial departure from Guns N’ Roses in 1997, McKagan released his solo album ‘Believe in Me’ in 1993 and co-founded the supergroup Neurotic Outsiders in 1995.

In 2011, McKagan published his autobiography, ‘It’s So Easy (And Other Lies),’ and cofounded the wealth management firm Meridian Rock. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Guns N’ Roses in 2012. McKagan made a triumphant return to Guns N’ Roses in 2016 for the highly successful ‘Not in This Lifetime… Tour,’ after briefly filling in for Tommy Stinson in 2014.

He also formed Walking Papers, playing on their debut album in 2012.