L.A. Guns is a sleaze metal band that has had a “revolving door” policy, as the band has experienced numerous line up changes throughout its storied career. They are notable for being one of the few bands associated with the glam metal movement to have consistently released new material despite their style of music falling out of favor with the rise of grunge in the early 90’s.

L.A. Guns was formed in the early 80’s with Michael Jagosz on lead vocals, Tracii Guns on lead guitar, Ole Beich on bass, and Rob Gardner on drums. For a short time Axl Rose replaced Jagosz while he was sent to prison but later left L.A. Guns to form Hollywood Rose with his childhood friend Izzy Stradlin. The band dissolved later that year when drummer Rob Gardner, Ole Beich, and Tracii joined Axl and Izzy to form Guns N’ Roses.

Tracii, Rob, and Ole eventually left Guns N’ Roses and Tracii went on to form a new band called Faster Pussycat. Tracii recruited ... read more »