Izzy Stradlin

Real name: Jeff Isabelle.
Born: April 8, 1962.
Main instrument: Rhythm guitar.
Previous instrument: Drums.
Hometown: Lafayette, Indiana.
Height: 5 feet, 11 inches.
Favorite song: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones.
Highest grade completed: 12th, in 1979.
First concert: David Cassidy.
Bands before GN'R include: Naughty Women (a punk band), the Babysitters, the Atoms, Shire, A.X.L, Rose (later know as Hollywood Rose), and London.
Quit GN'R: November 7, 1991.
Solo records after GN'R: Izzy Stradlin And The Ju Ju Hounds (1992), and 117° (1998).
Hobbies: Meeting strange people, music, collecting motorbikes.
Favourite Books: Philosophy books.
Favourite Movie: Tommy.
Favourite Bands: The Rolling Stones, Three Dog Night.
Favourite Sports: Skateboard, Motocross Racing.
Other: Izzy Stradlin was a childhood friend of Axl Rose who he met back in their hometown of Lafayette, Indiana. The two later met up in LA. Izzy's leaving the band has been a source of much rumor and speculation. Axl has been interviewed on the matter a couple of times. "14 years" is reported to be written about the 14 year relationship between Axl and Izzy.

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