
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1985$0.01MD
Guns N' Roses Formed
Forms Guns N' Roses. The band starts playing gigs.
1987$5M+49900%A
'Appetite' Album Explosion
'Appetite for Destruction' catapults them to international fame.
1991$30M+500%A
'Use Your Illusion' Era
Releases 'Use Your Illusion I & II', continuing their success.
1998$50M+67%B
Band Lineup Dissolves
The original band lineup dissolves. Axl retains the rights to the band name.
2008$75M+50%B
'Chinese Democracy' Released
After years of delays, releases 'Chinese Democracy' to mixed reviews.
2016$150M+100%A
GNR Reunion Tour Begins
Reunites with Slash and Duff McKagan for a massive reunion tour.
2016$160M+7%A
Fronts AC/DC
Briefly fronts AC/DC, filling in for Brian Johnson.
2026$200M+25%A
Rock Legend Status
Continues to tour with Guns N' Roses, cementing his legacy as a rock icon.
Last updated: February 25, 2026