Duff McKagan: podcast appearances and interviews

Michael Andrew McKagan, born February 5, 1964, is an American musician best known for his role as the bassist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses. He was with the band for twelve years during a period of significant commercial success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. McKagan rejoined Guns N' Roses in 2016 following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During his career, he also released a solo album titled Believe in Me in 1993 and formed the short-lived supergroup Neurotic Outsiders. After leaving Guns N' Roses in 1997, he briefly reunited with his pre-success Seattle punk band 10 Minute Warning before forming the band Loaded, where he performs lead vocals and rhythm guitar. Between 2002 and 2008, he was a member of the supergroup Velvet Revolver, alongside his former bandmates Slash and Matt Sorum. His collaborations extend to brief performances with bands such as Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction, and the supergroup Hollywood Vampires. McKagan has also worked with musicians including Mike McCready of Pearl Jam and Barrett Martin formerly of Screaming Trees, in projects like Walking Papers and Levee Walkers. Beyond his musical endeavors, McKagan has contributed as a writer for publications including SeattleWeekly.com, Playboy.com, and ESPN.com. Having been a high school dropout, he attended Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics and later founded the wealth management firm Meridian Rock.