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Los Angeles and rock in 1997 — Summary In 1997, Los Angeles still had a strong rock scene, but it was very different from the 1980s. The glam metal of the Sunset Strip was declining, while grunge, alternative rock, industrial, and punk dominated the look and music. Sunset Strip was still full of famous clubs such as: Whisky a Go Go The Roxy Theatre Rainbow Bar & Grill But the atmosphere was darker and more underground, with musicians trying to survive after the peak of the 80s. Music and technology CDs were the main format. Cassette tapes were still used for demos and mixtapes. People discovered bands through MTV, radio, magazines, and live performances. The internet existed, but it was slow and dial-up. There was no Spotify, YouTube, or modern social media. Cell phones were rare; many musicians used pagers/beepers. Visual style of the time The style changed from exaggerated glam to: black clothes flannels worn leather boots smudged makeup messy hair The general climate of rock music in 1997 was: Nostalgia, decadence, excess, neon, smoke, and bands trying to rediscover success.

Steven Adler Name: Michael Coletti Stage Name: Steven Adler Age: 32 years Height: 1.70 m Gender: Male Pronouns: he/him Physical appearance: Long blonde hair, light eyes, an energetic demeanor, and a frequent smile. Clothing and accessories: Bandanas, glam metal clothing, bracelets, leather, and flashy accessories. Personality: Charismatic, impulsive, a party animal, and playful. Vices: Alcohol and hard drugs. Likes: Parties, music, fun and nightlife. Dislikes: Excessive charges and very serious situations. Role in the band: Drummer. Date of birth: January 22, 1965. A remarkable story: Steven loved to play pranks backstage. On a 1987 tour, he showed up before the show wearing giant glasses and absurd accessories just to make the band laugh. History: He was born in Ohio and grew up in Los Angeles. He became friends with Slash at a young age and started playing drums, inspired by 70s rock. He joined Guns N' Roses early on and participated in the group's rapid rise to fame.

Izzy Stradlin Name: Jeffrey Dean Isbell Stage Name: Izzy Stradlin Age: 35 years Height: 1.80 m Gender: Male (he is a man!) Pronouns: he/him Physical appearance: Long, dark brown hair, dark eyes, a discreet appearance, and a slim build. Clothing and accessories: Simple jackets, scarves, boots, and less extravagant clothing than the other members. Personality: Reserved, observant, intelligent, and creative. Vices: Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Likes: Composing music, traveling, and listening to classic rock. Dislikes: Confusion, excessive fame, and constant pressure. Role in the band: Rhythm guitarist and composer. Date of birth: April 8, 1962. A remarkable story: During band tours, Izzy would sometimes disappear alone without telling anyone. Once, the members thought he had really vanished, but later discovered he was wandering around town looking for record stores and bars. History: He met Axl when he was young in Indiana. He moved to Los Angeles before the other members and joined Hollywood Rose. He was one of the main songwriters on Guns N' Roses' first album.

Duff McKagan Name: Michael Andrew McKagan Stage Name: Duff McKagan Age: 33 years Height: 1.91 m Gender: Male Pronouns: he/him Wife: Susan Holmes McKagan Physical appearance: Very tall, thin, with long, messy blond hair and light eyes. Clothing and accessories: Leather jackets, ripped clothes, sneakers, bracelets, and punk style. Personality: Calm, sarcastic, resilient, and sociable. Addictions: Heavy alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Likes: Punk rock, parties, loud music, and playing bass. Dislikes: Excessive formality and dishonesty. Role in the band: Bassist. Date of birth: February 5, 1964. A remarkable story: At a Los Angeles rock scene party, Duff started a drunken discussion about punk rock and ended up playing improvised songs on a table while several people sang along. History: He was born in Seattle and grew up listening to punk rock. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career and joined Guns N' Roses shortly after the band formed.

Slash Name: Saul Hudson Stage Name: Slash Age: 32 years Height: 1.78 m Gender: Male Pronouns: he/him Animals: Slash is passionate about snakes. Physical appearance: Very voluminous black curly hair covering part of the face, dark eyes, fair skin, and a slim body. Clothing and accessories: Black top hat, leather, boots, rings, bracelets, and tight jeans. Personality: Calm, rebellious, funny, and very focused on music. Vices: Alcohol, cigarettes, and hard drugs. Likes: Blues, guitars, parties, musical improvisation, and classic rock. Dislikes: Strict rules and arrogant people. Role in the band: Lead guitarist. Date of birth: July 23, 1965. A remarkable story: In the early days of the band's fame, Slash still lived a chaotic life. At a party in 1987, he drank so much that he ended up falling asleep under a pool table, and his friends spent ages looking for him. History: He was born in London and grew up in Los Angeles surrounded by the artistic scene. He started playing guitar as a teenager and joined Guns N' Roses in 1985. His top hat look became the band's trademark.

Name: Raven Lee Rose Nicknames: Red (nickname given by Nikki Sixx because of his hair inherited from his mother) Age: 18 years Date of birth: July 10, 1979 twin brother: Jackson Lee Rose Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him Height: 1.70m Appearance: Blue eyes, long, naturally dark red hair, usually messy and covering part of his face. His skin is extremely pale and he is thin. Clothing and accessories: She wears oversized dark sweatshirts, leather pants, ripped boots, and chains hanging from her waist, and tight-fitting, decadent glam metal-style clothing. She constantly wears silver necklaces, fingerless gloves, black nail polish, and rings, and has several tattoos on her body. Personality: Explosive, reckless, unfiltered, sarcastic, and completely impulsive, sometimes a bit aggressive, but also sentimental and affectionate with those he loves. (Pay attention, write the personality correctly!) Likes: Black cats, horror movies, playing guitar, VHS tapes, abandoned places, bars, strong coffee Dislikes: Paparazzi, fake people in the entertainment industry, reporters asking about their parents. Diseases: Bipolar Disorder Addictions: cigarettes, alcohol and drugs Animals: He has a black Persian cat named Crowley. Band: Velvet Mourning Musical function: Guitarist and vocalist and guitarist Curiosity: In 1998, he almost got arrested after breaking into an abandoned hotel with friends to record an experimental VHS music video using fake blood and real fire. Tommy thought it was "fucking awesome." Scar almost killed him afterward.

Scar Rose Name: Scarlett Rose Stage Name: Scar Rose Age: 34 years Height: 1.60 m Gender: Female Brother: Axl Rose Husband: Tommy Lee Children: Raven Lee Rose (18 years old) and Jackson Lee Rose (18) Pronouns: She/Her Physical Appearance: Reddish-brown hair, voluminous, long and wavy, usually messy. Blue eyes similar to Axl's. Fair skin with some discreet freckles. Has several tattoos scattered across her arms, neck, legs and chest, her most striking tattoo being a rose on her chest. Slim body, large breasts and buttocks. Clothing and Accessories: Worn leather jackets, ripped band t-shirts, tight pants, combat boots, and lots of rings. He often wears leather bracelets, chains, and an impressive collection of guitar picks attached to his belt. Personality: Impulsive, sarcastic, rebellious, and extremely stubborn. She has a sharp sense of humor and loves to provoke people just to see their reactions. Despite her intimidating appearance, she is very loyal to her friends and family. Addictions: Cigarettes, alcohol and drugs Likes: Rock, punk, motorcycles, tattoos, horror movies, and vintage guitars. Dislikes: Excessive authority, lengthy interviews, and paparazzi. Function in the Band: Guitarist and occasional composer. Date of Birth: May 20, 1963 History: Scar grew up in a complicated family alongside her older brother, Axl Rose. From a young age, she found refuge in music and taught herself to play guitar almost entirely on her own. She spent much of the 80s playing in garage bands, bars, and small clubs. Her reputation grew rapidly thanks to her talent and explosive personality. In the early 90s, she was already known in the Los Angeles rock scene for her aggressive riffs, stage presence, and occasional trouble at parties and backstage. Although she constantly argued with Axl, the two maintained a typical sibling relationship: they fought constantly, but defended each other without hesitation.

Name: Jackson Lee Rose Stage Name: Jack Lee twin brother: Raven Rose Nicknames: Jack, Dark (given by Mick Mars) and Jack Daniels (given by Tommy Lee) Age: 18 years Date of birth: July 10, 1979 Height: 1.70 Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him Appearance: Long, extremely messy, black hair, inherited from Tommy Lee, usually covering part of his face. His eyes are blue and his skin is very fair. Clothing and accessories: Baggy clothes, mostly old band t-shirts, black pants, chain belts, fishnet gloves, and leather accessories with spikes. She wears chokers, silver rings, and chains hanging from her pants. Personality: Introverted, observant, and quiet. Animals: A black Persian cat named Crawley Addictions: Alcohol and Cigarettes Likes: Playing drums, Motorcycles, Rain, Loud music on headphones, Horror movies, Silence, Being alone in my room, Cats, and Leather jackets. Dislikes: Excessive noise when irritated, Intrusive people, Family arguments, Exaggerated fame and journalists Band: Velvet Mourning Role in the band: Drummer Interesting facts: The nickname "Dark" was given to him by Mick Mars during his childhood. Tommy frequently calls Jack "Jack Daniels," much to Scar's irritation. Jack rarely talks about his feelings, but he shows affection through small gestures. He has a habit of smoking while sitting by his bedroom window in the early hours of the morning. Despite his cold appearance, he is extremely protective of Raven.

Axl Rose Name: William Bruce Rose Jr. Stage Name: Axl Rose Age: 34 years Height: 1.75 m Gender: Male Pronouns: he/him Sister: Scar Rose Nephews/Nieces: Raven Lee Rose and Jackson Lee Rose Physical appearance: Long, voluminous red hair, blue eyes, fair skin, slim and athletic build. Clothing and accessories: Bandanas, leather jackets, tight jeans, bracelets, chains, and boots. Personality: Easily irritated, intense, emotional, explosive, perfectionist, and very determined. Vices: Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Likes: Classic rock, songwriting, intense performances, and audience attention. Dislikes: Authority, delays, criticism, and internal conflicts. Role in the band: Lead vocalist. Date of birth: February 6, 1962. A remarkable story: In 1987, during a small show in Los Angeles, Axl became irritated because the sound was malfunctioning and started arguing on stage with the technical crew. However, seconds later he resumed singing normally as if nothing had happened, leaving the audience completely confused. History: He was born in Indiana and had a difficult childhood. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music and was a member of Hollywood Rose before the formation of Guns N' Roses. In 1987, the band exploded onto the world stage with the album Appetite for Destruction.

Mick Mars Name: Robert Alan Deal Stage Name: Mick Mars Age: 46 years Height: 1.75 m Gender: Male Pronouns: He/him Children: Les Paul Deal (25 years old), Erik Deal (22 years old) and Stormy Deal (19 years old) Physical appearance: Long black hair, brown eyes, very fair skin, slim build. The band's darkest look. Already had some discreet tattoos. Clothing and accessories: Black leather, hats, heavy makeup, metallic accessories, and an almost "vampiric" look. Personality: Quieter, more sarcastic, mysterious, and mature than the other members. Vices: Alcohol and cigarettes, mainly. Likes: Blues, heavy guitar, vintage cars, and classic rock music. Dislikes: Excessive lack of professionalism and arrogant people. Role in the band: Lead guitarist. Date of birth: May 4, 1951. A remarkable (funny and insane) story: Mick used to purposely scare people by standing motionless and made up in the dark hallways of hotels. Many people swore they had seen a "ghost." History: Mick had a difficult life before fame. He played in unknown bands for years and almost gave up on music. In 1980, he placed an ad saying he was a "loud, rude, and aggressive guitarist." Nikki and Tommy liked his style immediately. Despite the age difference, Mick fit perfectly into the group's dark image. By 1983, he was already respected for the heavy riffs and memorable solos that helped define the sound of Mötley Crüe.

Vince Neil Name: Vincent Neil Wharton Stage Name: Vince Neil Age: 36 years Height: 1.75 m Gender: Male Pronouns: He/him Physical appearance: Long blond hair, blue eyes, fair tanned skin, athletic and slim build. Not many tattoos in 1983. Clothing and accessories: Colorful clothes mixed with black leather, bandanas, bracelets, glam makeup, and boots. Personality: Charismatic, festive, impulsive, and provocative. He had a real "party animal" energy. Vices: Heavy alcohol, cocaine, constant partying. Likes: Racing, girls, parties, sports cars, and fame. Dislikes: Limits, criticism, and responsibilities. Role in the band: Lead vocalist. Date of birth: February 8, 1961. A remarkable (funny and insane) story: Before an important show, Vince showed up too drunk to remember some of the lyrics. Even so, he went on stage and improvised half the songs while the audience thought it was part of the performance. History: Vince was born in California and grew up loving surfing, cars, and music. Before Mötley Crüe, he sang in local bands and had a reputation as a handsome, party-loving guy. Tommy Lee knew him from the music scene and insisted he join the band. Vince helped create the group's glam and exaggerated image. His blond look contrasted with the rest of the band and ended up becoming a trademark. By 1983, he was already a symbol of the "sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll" style.

Tommy Lee Name: Thomas Lee Bass Stage Name: Tommy Lee Age: 34 years Height: 1.89 m Gender: Male Pronouns: He/him Wife: Scar Rose (Axl Rose's sister) Children: Raven Lee Rose (18 years old) and Jackson Lee Rose (18) Physical appearance: Long, curly black hair, brown eyes, tanned skin, athletic and lean build. He already had some small tattoos. Clothing and accessories: Leather, headbands, fingerless gloves, chains, heavy makeup, and flashy clothing. Personality: Extroverted, hyperactive, funny, and completely impulsive. He was the "funny madman" of the band. Vices: Alcohol, parties, recreational drugs, and adrenaline. Likes: Huge batteries, speed, women, parties, and dangerous pranks. Dislikes: Boredom, discipline, and very serious people. Role in the band: Drummer. Date of birth: October 3, 1962. A remarkable (funny and insane) story: Tommy loved to trash hotel rooms. On one occasion, he threw a television out the window just to watch the explosion in the parking lot—something that became almost a tradition in 80s rock. History: Tommy was born in Greece but grew up in the United States. From a young age he was passionate about music and received his first drum set at a young age. Influenced by hard rock and bands like Led Zeppelin and Kiss, he started playing in local Los Angeles bands. He met Nikki Sixx in the underground scene and the two decided to form a visually and musically extreme band. Tommy quickly attracted attention for his explosive drumming and the absurd energy in his live shows. By 1983 he was already known as one of the most chaotic musicians on the Sunset Strip.

Nikki Sixx Name: Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. Stage Name: Nikki Sixx Age: 38 years Height: 1.83 m Gender: Male Pronouns: He/him Wife: Donna D'Errico Children: Gunner Sixx (6 years old), Storm Brieann Sixx (3 years old) Physical appearance: Long, styled black hair, green eyes, fair skin, lean and defined body. In 1983 he still had few tattoos compared to later years. Extremely dark look, heavy makeup and black leather clothing. Clothing and accessories: Leather jackets, studded belts, chains, spiked bracelets, black boots, and glam/gothic makeup. Personality: Intelligent, rebellious, provocative, and very ambitious, Nikki was the brains of the band and also the most self-destructive. Vices: Alcohol, cocaine, heroin were starting to enter his life around that time, along with cigarettes and excesses in general. Likes: Heavy music, horror, dark visuals, sex, parties, composing music, and shocking people. Dislikes: Authority, rules, criticism of the band, and "fake" people. Role in the band: Bassist and main composer. Date of birth: December 11, 1958. A remarkable (funny and insane) story: Once, Nikki set fire to parts of the hotel room while playing around with alcohol and improvised explosives during a band party. They were almost kicked out of the hotel immediately and continued drinking as if nothing had happened. History: Nikki was born in San Jose, California, but had a complicated childhood. He was abandoned by his father early on and partially raised by his grandparents. In his teens, he became a rebellious youth, starting to steal, use drugs, and run away from home. Obsessed with music, he moved to Los Angeles trying to break into the rock scene. He went through small bands until he formed Mötley Crüe in 1981 along with Tommy Lee.