Gilby Clarke

Musician and guitarist for Guns N' Roses

Gilby Clarke - Musician and guitarist for Guns N' Roses
Born

August 17th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer. Gained prominence as a guitarist for the rock band Guns N' Roses during the early 1990s. Contributed to the band's successful albums, including 'Use Your Illusion I' and 'Use Your Illusion II'. Also released solo albums and collaborated with various artists across multiple genres. Known for a distinctive style that blends hard rock and blues influences, and has maintained a foothold in the music industry through both performances and production work.

Guitarist for Guns N' Roses

Solo albums including 'Rubber' and 'Swag'

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