From Early Struggles to Rock Stardom: How Childhood Pain Shaped a Legend
William Bruce Rose, known today as Axl Rose, was born William Bruce Bailey on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana.
His mother, Constance Rose, was only 16 at the time, while his biological father was 20 — later described as a “troubled and charismatic local delinquent.”
The couple separated when William was around two years old. Shortly thereafter, his father allegedly abducted…
William Bruce Rose, known today as Axl Rose, was born William Bruce Bailey on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana.
His mother, Constance Rose, was only 16 at the time, while his biological father was 20 — later described as a “troubled and charismatic local delinquent.”
The couple separated when William was around two years old. Shortly thereafter, his father allegedly abducted…
