Is Axl Rose A-List?
Yes — Axl Rose is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1987
'Appetite' Album Explosion
Lost A-list status in 1998
Dropped to B tier — Band Lineup Dissolves
Ranking Timeline
Guns N' Roses Formed
Forms Guns N' Roses. The band starts playing gigs.
'Appetite' Album Explosion
'Appetite for Destruction' catapults them to international fame.
'Use Your Illusion' Era
Releases 'Use Your Illusion I & II', continuing their success.
Band Lineup Dissolves
The original band lineup dissolves. Axl retains the rights to the band name.
'Chinese Democracy' Released
After years of delays, releases 'Chinese Democracy' to mixed reviews.
GNR Reunion Tour Begins
Reunites with Slash and Duff McKagan for a massive reunion tour.
Fronts AC/DC
Briefly fronts AC/DC, filling in for Brian Johnson.
Rock Legend Status
Continues to tour with Guns N' Roses, cementing his legacy as a rock icon.
Last updated: February 25, 2026