Duff

Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan (born February 5, 1964) is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, author, and actor, best known as the bassist for the hard rock band Guns N' Roses. He is also known for his work with Velvet Revolver, Loaded, and other musical projects.

Early Life

Duff McKagan was born in Seattle, Washington. He is the youngest of eight children. He learned to play bass guitar at a young age and played in various punk rock bands in Seattle before moving to Los Angeles.

Career

McKagan joined Guns N' Roses in 1985. He played bass on their iconic albums Appetite for Destruction, Use Your Illusion I, and Use Your Illusion II. He left the band in 1997 but rejoined in 2016. Aside from Guns N' Roses, McKagan has had a successful solo career and played with bands like Velvet Revolver and Loaded.

Personal Life

McKagan has been married three times and has two daughters. He is also a writer and has published several books, including his autobiography, It's So Easy (and Other Lies).