Duff McKagan

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Credits: Far Out / Steven Friederich
Full Name
Michael Andrew McKagan
Born
February 5, 1964
Height
6ft 3in
Hometown
Seattle, Washington, United States
Net Worth
Approximately $70 million
Partner
Susan Holmes
Family
Duff McKagan was born to Elmer "Mac" McKagan and Alice Marie McKagan in Seattle, Washington. He is the youngest of eight children and grew up in a musical household. In 1999, he married model and designer Susan Holmes. The couple have two daughters, Grace Elizabeth McKagan and Mae Marie McKagan.
Years Active
1979–present
Bands
The Vains, Fastbacks, 10 Minute Warning, The Fartz, Guns N' Roses, Neurotic Outsiders, Loaded, Velvet Revolver, Jane's Addiction (touring)
Top Tracks
'Believe in Me', 'Tenderness', 'Chip Away', 'This Is the Song', 'Longfeather'
Top Albums
'Believe in Me', 'Tenderness', 'Lighthouse', 'Beautiful Disease', 'Dark Days'
Records Sold
More than 100 million
Number Ones
'Sweet Child o' Mine'
Fun Facts
Before joining Guns N' Roses, Duff McKagan played drums, guitar and bass in several Seattle punk bands. ### He earned praise for becoming financially savvy after studying business and writing columns about personal finance. ### Duff McKagan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N' Roses in 2012.
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Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Matt Sorum, Scott Weiland, Mike McCready

Duff McKagan is an American musician, songwriter, author and producer best known as the bassist for Guns N’ Roses.

A key member of the band’s classic line-up, McKagan helped define the hard rock sound of the late 1980s and early 1990s through albums including ‘Appetite for Destruction’ and the ‘Use Your Illusion’ records. Beyond Guns N’ Roses, he has played with Velvet Revolver, Loaded and Jane’s Addiction, while also releasing solo material.

In addition to his music career, McKagan is a published author and financial columnist. His longevity, versatility and influence have made him one of rock’s most respected bassists.

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Duff McKagan is an American bassist, songwriter and author best known as a founding member of Guns N' Roses and later a member of Velvet Revolver.
Duff McKagan has performed with Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, Loaded, Neurotic Outsiders, Jane's Addiction (touring), The Fartz, Fastbacks and several other bands.
Yes. Duff McKagan rejoined Guns N' Roses in 2016 and continues to perform and record with the band.
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