Guns N’ Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1985. This band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including 45 million units in the United States. W hen they signed to Geffen Records in 1986, the band comprised vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin , bassist Duff McKagan , and drummer Steven Adler . The current lineup consists of Rose, Slash, McKagan , keyboardist Dizzy Reed, guitarist Richard Fortus, drummer Frank Ferrer and keyboardist Melissa Reese.