Duff McKagan is an American musician best known as the longtime bassist for Guns N' Roses, contributing to their rise in the late '80s and early '90s. A Seattle native with punk roots, he later co-founded Velvet Revolver and fronts his own band, Loaded. Beyond music, McKagan is a published author, financial advisor, and advocate for sobriety, having overcome addiction in the mid-'90s.

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