Michael Andrew McKagan was born on 5 February 1964, in Seattle, Washington USA, into a family of Irish descent, and is famous as a guitarist and songwriter. To the public Duff McKagan is perhaps best known as a member of a legendary rock band “Guns N’ Roses”. Formed in 1985, the band included a lead singer Axl Rose, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, lead guitarist Slash and a drummer Steven Adler. The band rose to prominence with their debut album “Appetite for Destruction”, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 28 million copies worldwide. “Appetite for Destruction” was considered to be the best-selling album in the history of music in the United States.
So how rich is Duff McKagan? According to sources, Duff’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million, undoubtedly the majority of his wealth has come from his musical career.
A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a bassist for “Guns N’ Roses”, Duff McKagan and even though he was a good student, he left Roosevelt High School and instead got his GED. Prior to joining a legendary rock band, McKagan had been a member of many local and party bands around Seattle, until he joined “Fastbacks”, a pop-punk band with which he recorded their debut song “It’s Your Birthday”.
However, McKagan soon left the band and moved out to Los Angeles, where he met his soon to be band members Steven Adler and Slash. The band formed in 1985 and after their debut album topped the charts, “Guns N’ Roses” became one of the most successful rock bands to date. Following the success of their debut album, Guns N’ Roses came out with “Use Your Illusion I” and “Use Your Illusion II”, both of which topped the Billboard charts, and together sold more than 35 million copies. Throughout their career, “Guns N’ Roses” released a total of six studio albums, the last one being “Chinese Democracy”, the production cost of which amounted to $14 million. In 1997, after 12 years with the band, McKagan left “Guns N’ Roses” and focused on his solo career instead. McKagan formed a short-lived band called “10 Minute Warning” with whom he played their last show in 1998, and a year later came out with his second solo album “Beautiful Disease”.
Since “Guns N’ Roses” was still inactive at the time, McKagan went on to form a band called “Velvet Revolver” with Matt Sorum and Slash. Around the same time, Duff McKagan reunited with his former band “Loaded”, and they released their first extended play (EP) recording entitled “Wasted Hearts”. McKagan did not waste much time as he joined yet another rock band called “Jane’s Addiction” but he did not stay with them for too long either. The key moment of 2010 was a “Guns N’ Roses” reunion, a show that was played for the very first time since the band’s last live performance in 1993. Since then, Duff McKagan has been going back and forth between many solo, as well as collaborative projects.
In his personal life, in 1988 McKagan married Mandy Brix, singer of punk rock band the Lame Flames, but the couple divorced less than two years later. He then married Linda Johnson in 1992, but this marriage too ended in divorce, in 1995. McKagan married his current wife, model and swimsuit designer Susan Holmes, in 1999. They have two daughters together, reside in his hometown of Seattle, Washington.
| Full Name | Duff McKagan |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Date Of Birth | February 5, 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.9 m) |
| Profession | Songwriter, Musician, Bassist, Guitarist |
| Education | Santa Monica College, Seattle University, Roosevelt High School |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Spouse | Susan Holmes (m. 1999), Linda Johnson (m. 1992–1995), Mandy Brixx (m. 1988–1990) |
| Children | Mae Marie Mckagan, Grace Mckagan |
| Parents | Alice Marie McKagan, Elmer McKagan |
| Siblings | Bruce McKagan |
| Nicknames | Michael Andrew McKagan , Rose , duff_mckagan , McKagan, Duff , Guns N' Roses , Velvet Revolver , Michael McKagan , Duff "Rose" McKagan |
| Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/duffmckagan |
| Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/duffmckagan |
| Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/officialduffmckagan |
| IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0570884 |
| Music Groups | Guns N' Roses (1985 – 1997) |
| Movies | Guns N' Roses: November Rain in Paradise City, Behind the Player: Duff McKagan, Use Your Illusion I, Betty Blowtorch: And Her Amazing True Life Adventures, Matt Sorum: Drum Licks and Tricks from the Rock & Roll Jungle |
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| 1 | Has released two songs and two videos with his new band, Velvet Revolver, and is now is the studio recording with them. [August 2003] |
| 2 | Writes a financial column for ESPN and SeattleTimes.com. |
| 3 | Started a wealth management company, whose clients are other musicians. |
| 4 | Is a huge fan of British pop group, Girls Aloud, and offered to support them on a tour. |
| 5 | In 2000 he attended Seattle University. When he co-founded Velvet Revolver with ex Guns N' Roses band mates Slash and Matt Sorum he completed his accounting degree over the Internet. |
| 6 | Left-handed, although he plays guitar and bass right-handed. |
| 7 | First daughter Grace Mckagan born on August 27th 1997. Second Daughter Mae Marie Mckagan born on July 16th 2000 |
| 8 | Was a member of a band called Loaded, who released their first studio album in 2001. |
| 9 | Played bass on the third and fourth solo albums of Izzy Stradlin, his former Guns N' Roses bandmate. |
| 10 | Former member of rock band Neurotic Outsiders, with former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum. |
| 11 | Biggest influence is Sid Vicious (The Sex Pistols). |
| 12 | Before Guns N' Roses, was in a band called Road Crew with future Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash and Steven Adler. |
| 13 | Released a solo album "Believe in Me" in 1993. |
| 14 | Officially quit Guns N' Roses in 1997. |
| 15 | Recorded a second solo album, "Beautiful Disease" which was never released in the U.S. due to company merger problems. |
| 16 | Has two daughters with his wife, Susan Holmes-McKagan. |
| 17 | Nearly died when his pancreas exploded on May 10, 1994. Doctors attributed this to his prolongue alcohol and drug abuse, and told him he needed to make a change. Duff did so, and has been sober and grounded ever since. |
| 18 | Former bassist of Guns N' Roses. |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Desperation | 2006 | TV Movie writer: "Fall To Pieces" - uncredited | |
| The Simpsons | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| xXx: State of the Union | 2005 | writer: "Dirty Little Thing" | |
| Velvet Revolver: Live in Houston | 2005 | writer: "It's So Easy", "Used To Love Her", "Suckertrain Blues", "Do It For The Kids", "Big Machine", "Illegal I Song", "Fall To Pieces", "Headspace", "Set Me Free", "Slither" | |
| Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | 2004 | Video Game writer: "Welcome to the Jungle" | |
| Malaysian Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Totally Gay! | 2003 | TV Movie documentary writer: "Sweet Child O'Mine" | |
| The Italian Job | 2003 | performer: "Money" | |
| The Real Cancun | 2003 | Documentary writer: "Paradise City" | |
| Monkey Dust | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Big Daddy | 1999 | writer: "Sweet Child o' Mine" | |
| Beavis and Butt-Head | 1997 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Van | 1996 | writer: "Paradise City" - as Michael McKagan | |
| The Program | 1993 | writer: "Welcome to the Jungle" | |
| Stars in Their Eyes | 1993 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion II | 1992 | Video documentary performer: "Theme From The Godfather" | |
| Concierto Guns N Roses | 1992 | TV Movie writer: "It's So Easy", "Civil War", "Sweet Child O'Mine", "Welcome to the Jungle", "Paradise City" | |
| State of Grace | 1990 | writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine" | |
| Lean on Me | 1989 | writer: "WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE" - as Duff Rose McKagen | |
| The Dead Pool | 1988 | writer: "WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE" | |
| Bad Dreams | 1988 | writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine" | |
| Lip Sync Battle Philippines | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Captain Fantastic | 2016 | writer: "Sweet Child o' Mine" | |
| How to Be Single | 2016 | writer: "Welcome To The Jungle" | |
| Vai que Cola | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Big Short | 2015 | writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine" | |
| The Interview | 2014/II | writer: "Welcome to the Jungle" | |
| Mike & Mike | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Voice | 2012-2014 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Wimbledon | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Guapas | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock | 2014 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Tu cara me suena | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Roffa | 2013 | writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine" | |
| The X Factor | 2004-2013 | TV Series writer - 7 episodes | |
| Boom Town | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Rude Tube | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Voice of the Philippines | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Office | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Voice UK | 2013 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Californication | 2013 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Warm Bodies | 2013 | writer: "Patience" | |
| Rage | 2009-2012 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| The X Factor Philippines | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Rock of Ages | 2012 | writer: "Paradise City" | |
| No me la puc treure del cap | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Choir: Military Wives | 2011 | TV Mini-Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Gulliver's Travels | 2010 | writer: "SWEET CHILD O'MINE" - as Duff Rose McKagan | |
| Tung metal | 2010 | TV Series music - 1 episode | |
| Megamind | 2010 | writer: "Welcome To The Jungle" | |
| Life as We Know It | 2010 | writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine" - as Michael McKagan | |
| Madden NFL 11 | 2010 | Video Game writer: "Welcome to the Jungle" | |
| Casal Rock | 2010 | TV Series writer - 7 episodes | |
| 20 to 1 | 2010 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Formula 1: BBC Sport | 2010 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Live from Studio Five | 2010 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Welcome to the 80's | 2009 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Terminator Salvation | 2009 | writer: "You Could Be Mine" | |
| 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs | 2008 | TV Movie writer: "Slither" | |
| The Wrestler | 2008 | writer: "Sweet Child O' Mine" | |
| Step Brothers | 2008 | writer: "Sweet Child o' Mine" - as Michael McKagan | |
| Por Toda Minha Vida | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock | 2007 | Video Game writer: "Welcome To The Jungle" | |
| ADHDtv: With Lew Marklin | 2007 | TV Series writer - 7 episodes | |
| Australian Idol | 2005-2007 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Gone Baby Gone | 2007 | writer: "You're Crazy" - as Michael McKagan | |
| HaNefilim | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| CSI: NY | 2006-2007 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Ha-Shminiya | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Guitar Hero II | 2006 | Video Game writer: "SWEET CHILD 'O MINE" - as Michael McKagan | |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk | 2017 | Documentary completed | Himself |
| Beyond the Bombs | 2016/II | Documentary | Himself |
| It's So Easy and Other Lies | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| Slash: Raised on the Sunset Strip | 2014 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Portlandia | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Behind the Music | 2004-2013 | TV Series documentary | |
| The Postal Service Auditions | 2013 | Video short | Himself |
| The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Sunset Strip | 2012 | Documentary | Himself |
| HARDtalk | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| AM Northwest | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Bloodied But Unbowed: Uncut | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
| Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp | 2011 | TV Series | Himself - Counselor |
| Mulatschag | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| That Metal Show | 2009-2011 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Wild Thing | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
| Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin' | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
| I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band | 2010 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
| Lemmy | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
| Rock Prophecies | 2009 | Documentary | |
| The Heyman Hustle | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Tierra Roja, Sangre Roja | 2007 | Video short | Himself |
| Velvet Revolver: Live from the 9:30 Club | 2007 | Video | Himself |
| The Last 48 Hours of Kurt Cobain | 2007 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Ex-Guns n' Roses Bassist |
| Guns N' Roses: The Story | 2007 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| American Hardcore | 2006 | Documentary | Himself |
| Fashion News Live | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Likehell: The Movie | 2005 | Video | Himself |
| Velvet Revolver: Live in Houston | 2005 | | Himself |
| VH1 Big in 04 | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Bass: Velvet Revolver |
| Top of the Pops | 2004 | TV Series | Himself - Performer |
| Howard Stern | 1996-2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Inside Out | 2004 | TV Series documentary | |
| Betty Blowtorch: And Her Amazing True Life Adventures | 2003 | Documentary | Himself - Guns N' Roses / Velvet Revolver |
| Top Ten | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Guns N' Roses: Welcome to the Videos | 1998 | Video | Himself - Bass |
| Guns N' Roses: The Photographic History | 1994 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Guns N' Roses: Estranged - Part IV of the Trilogy!!! | 1994 | Video documentary | |
| Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part I - Don't Cry | 1993 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part II - November Rain | 1993 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I | 1992 | Video documentary | Himself (Bass Guitarist) (as Guns N' Roses) |
| Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion II | 1992 | Video documentary | Himself (Bass Guitarist) (as Guns N' Roses) |
| Concierto Guns N Roses | 1992 | TV Movie | Himself |
| MTV Video Music Awards 1992 | 1992 | TV Special | Himself - Guns N' Roses Bassist |
| Guns N' Roses-Live in Paris | 1992 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Howard Stern Show | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
| Metalhead Video Magazine Volume 2 | 1990 | Video documentary | Himself (Guns N Roses) |
| Hard 'N Heavy Volume 7 | 1990 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Guns N Roses: Live at the Ritz | 1988 | Video documentary | Himself (Bass Guitarist) (as Guns N' Roses) |
$20 Million