Happy Birthday today (Feb. 5) to bassist Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses (52) and guitarist Tommy Skeoch of Tesla (54).

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Duff McKagan is best known for his time spent as bassist for Guns N' Roses. He was with the band for 12 years (1985-1997). After Guns N Roses,  McKagan formed his own band Loaded. He played bass in supergroup Velvet Revolver from 2002-2008. Velvet Revolver featured Duff, along with ex G N' R bandmates Slash on guitar and Matt Sorum  on drums, along with rhythm guitarist Dave Kushner and Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland on vocals. He also played in Jane's Addiction for a brief time in 2010.

Guns N' Roses were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Fast forward to 2016, as Duff McKagan and Slash have now returned to the Guns N' Roses lineup. A highly anticipated reunion tour will take place starting with dates in Las Vegas April 8 and 9 at the brand new T- Mobil Arena along with an appearance at the 2016 Coachella festival in California. A 25 date U.S. summer stadium tour is also rumored to be happening. Keep an eye on the official Guns N' Roses website here for updates.

 

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