Duff Mckagan Biography

Duff Mckagan (Michael Andrew “Duff” McKagan)  sometimes credited as Duff “Rose” McKagan, is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and author. He is famous for his twelve-year tenure with the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 2016 he rejoined the band following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Toward the end of his first tenure with Guns N’ Roses, Duff released a solo album, Believe in Me (1993), and formed the short-lived supergroup Neurotic Outsiders. Following his departure from Guns N’ Roses in 1997, he briefly reunited with his pre-success Seattle punk band 10 Minute Warning, before forming the still-active hard rock band Loaded, in which he performs lead vocals and rhythm guitar.  He played bass in the supergroup Velvet Revolver with his former Guns N’ Roses bandmates Slash and Matt Sorum between 2002 and 2008. Briefly, he performed with Jane’s Addiction in 2010 and in 2016  he joined the supergroup Hollywood Vampires.

In addition to his musical career, he has established himself as a writer. He has written weekly columns on a wide variety of topics for SeattleWeekly.com, Playboy.com,  and ESPN.com.  A former high school dropout, he attended Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics in the early 2000s and subsequently founded the wealth management firm Meridian Rock.

10 Quick Facts About Duff Mckagan

1. Name: Michael Andrew “Duff” McKagan ( Duff “Rose” McKagan)
2. Age: 74 years
3. Birthday: February 5th
4. Birth sign: Aquarius
5. Height: 6 feet 2 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and author
8. Marital status: Married to Susan Holmes
9. Famous for: Twelve-year tenure with the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses
10. NetWorth: $ 70 million

Mckagan Age

Duff is 58 years old as of 2022, he was born on February 5, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on February 5 every year. His birth sign is Aquarius.

Duff Mckagan Height

Duff stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches or 1.91 m.

Duff Mckagan Weight

McKagan weighs 75 kgs which is equivalent to 165.5 pounds. His hair color is blonde and his eye color is dark brown.

Duff McKagan Education

Although an honors student, McKagan dropped out of Roosevelt High School in the tenth grade. He then worked as a pastry chef for the Great American Food and Beverage Company while earning his GED. He was later awarded an honorary diploma after speaking at the class of 2012’s graduation ceremony.

Duff Mckagan Family

Michael was born in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in Seattle’s largely working-class University District.  He is the youngest of eight children. He is the son of   Marie and Elmer “Mac” McKagan. He has been called “Duff” since toddlerhood, to which he once referred as “an Irish thing”.

After his parents’ divorce, his mother supported the family by taking a job as a medical stenographer.  Duff was taught how to play bass by his brother Bruce, further developing his skills by playing along with the albums 1999 by Prince and Damaged by Black Flag. In his autobiography, It’s So Easy (And Other Lies), McKagan said he was influenced by bass-driven bands such as that of Barry Adamson in Magazine.

Duff Mckagan Ex-Wife

Duff married his first wife, Mandy Brixx, singer of the punk rock band the Lame Flames on May 28, 1988.  The couple divorced on April 1, 1990. In September 1995 Duff remarried Linda Johnson, but this marriage too ended in divorce in September 1995.

Duff Mckagan Wife

McKagan married Susan Holmes, a model and swimsuit designer, on August 28, 1999.  The couple has two daughters together; Grace Elizabeth (born August 27, 1997) and Mae Marie McKagan (born July 14, 2000).  Duff and his family reside in Seattle.

Duff Mckagan Daughter

In 2015 Duff’s daughter the former Guns N’ Roses member’s offspring released her first EP as the frontwoman for the Seattle band Pink Slips. Titled Say L’or Venus, the six-track effort showcases a sound she describes as “New Wave/synth-pop/punk but with, like, a modern 2014 twist” — and marks the first official step in a career that, as she tells Glide, has already faced its share of challenges.

Duff McKagan Net Worth

McKagan’s net worth is estimated to be $70 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a musician. Through his various sources of income, Soffer has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Craig Soffer Measurements and Fact

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about McKagan.

Duff McKagan Wiki

• Full Names: Michael Andrew McKagan
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Musician
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Duff McKagan Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 58 Years (2021)
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: 5 February 1964
• Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States
• Birthday: 5 February

McKagan Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?:  Not Known
• Weight: Not Known
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

McKagan Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Susan Holmes (m. 1999)
• Children: Grace Mckagan, Mae Marie Mckagan

Duff McKagan Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $70 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Music

Duff House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Duff Mckagan Bass, Duff Mckagan Guns N’ Roses, and Tenderness

Duff again briefly reunited with Guns N’ Roses in 2014. He played five full shows in South America, filling in for Tommy Stinson. McKagan subsequently played with Guns N’ Roses at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards show in Los Angeles.  During Guns N’ Roses’ spring 2014 residency at The Joint in Las Vegas, McKagan played another full concert with the band.

It was announced on December 5, 2018, that Duff is currently in production for a new solo album to be released in 2019.  , Duff revealed on  March 10, 2019, that the album, Tenderness, would be released on May 31 and also released a track from the album titled “Chip Away”.

Duff Mckagan Book, It’s So Easy Duff McKagan

In It’s So Easy, Duff recounts Guns’ unlikely trajectory to a string of multiplatinum albums, sold-out stadium concerts, and global acclaim. But that kind of glory can take its toll, and it did—ultimately—on Duff, as well as on the band itself. As Guns began to splinter, Duff felt that he himself was done, too. But his near-death as a direct result of alcoholism proved to be his watershed, the turning point that sent him on a unique path to sobriety, and the unexpected choices he has made for himself since.

In a voice that is as honest as it is indelibly his own, Duff—one of rock’s smartest and most articulate personalities—takes readers on a harrowing journey through the dark heart of one of the most notorious bands in rock-and-roll history and out the other side.

Frequently Asked Questions About McKagan

Who is Duff McKagan?

Michael Andrew “Duff” McKagan, also known as Duff “Rose” McKagan, is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and author. He is best known for his twelve-year stint as bassist for Guns N’ Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

How old is Duff McKagan?

Craig is 58 years old as of 2021, he was born on 5 February 1964 in Seattle, Washington, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 5 February every year.

How tall is McKagan?

Soffer stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Is Duff McKagan married?

McKagan married Mandy Brixx on May 28, 1988, and the couple divorced on April 1, 1990. He married Linda Johnson in September 1992, but the marriage ended in divorce in September 1995. He married Susan Holmes on August 28, 1999. Grace “Grave” Elizabeth (born August 1997) and Mae Marie (born August 1997) are their two daughters (born July 2000). McKagan lives in Seattle with his family.

How much is Duff McKagan worth?

Craig’s net worth is estimated to be $70 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a musician. Through his various sources of income, Soffer has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Where does McKagan live?

Because of security reasons, McKagan has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is McKagan dead or alive?

Duff is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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