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1. The band has released 11 studio albums, including their most recent in 2018. Their signature sound has spanned multiple genres and eras, earning them the title of “the longest-lasting American hard rock band of the 80’s.”
2. Over the years, L.A Guns have toured alongside some of music’s biggest names like Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and Poison as well as many others.
3. In 2019, the band embarked on its 30th anniversary tour called “The Reunion Tour” featuring its classic lineup from 1985 – 1999 with founding members Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis at the helm.
4. In addition to its extensive tour history, L.A Guns has become well known for their numerous appearances in film and television with songs featured in movies like Iron Man and shows such as Sons of Anarchy.
5. Tracii Guns’ guitar playing style has been highly influential in the hard rock genre, being cited by guitar players like Slash as a major influence on his sound.
6. The band is also considered to be one of the pioneers of the glam metal genre, helping to usher it into mainstream success in the late 80s and early 90s.
7. In addition to its roster changes throughout their career, L.A GUNS have had two distinct sounds that fans still debate today – their classic Sunset Strip sound and their heavier, more experimental sound.
8. Though L.A Guns have gone through many ups and downs over the years, they remain a fan-favorite in the rock music scene and live on as one of America’s most iconic hard rock bands.
9. The band was inducted into the Hollywood Rockwalk in 2019 to commemorate their impact on the world of rock music.
10. Fans can see L.A Gunes on tour across the US throughout 2020 with select dates around Europe scheduled for later this year.
