Izzy Stradlin

Izzy Stradlin

Izzy Stradlin is an American rock guitarist best known for his work with Guns N' Roses. He also played with Hollywood Rose and has been active since 1979.

Quick Facts

Canonical Name Izzy Stradlin
Born April 8, 1962
Birthplace Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Country United States
Occupations guitarist, composer, lyricist
Instruments guitar, voice
Gender male
Genres rock music, hard rock, rock
Associated Acts Guns N' Roses, Hollywood Rose
Active Years Active since 1979
Website www.chopaway.com

Identity and Aliases

Name Type Source
Izzy Stradlin Canonical Name System
Jeffrey Dean Isbell Alias Wikidata
Iz Alias MusicBrainz
Izzy Artist name MusicBrainz
Jeffrey Dean Isbell Legal name MusicBrainz

Biography

Izzy Stradlin, born April 8, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana, is an American guitarist, composer, and lyricist associated with rock and hard rock. He is best known for his time with Guns N' Roses, where his guitar work and voice helped define the band's early identity, and he was also part of Hollywood Rose.

Stradlin's career has remained closely tied to guitar-driven rock, with his work spanning both band settings and solo material. His musical profile also includes membership in London, Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds, and The Atoms, reflecting a career built around shifting lineups and different rock contexts.

Across his catalogued recordings associated with Izzy Stradlin, the titles suggest a broad focus on direct, riff-based songwriting and stripped-down rock phrasing. His official website is chopaway.com.

Career Timeline

Year / Period Event Detail Source
1962 Born Lafayette, United States Wikidata
1979 Career Start Active period begins Wikidata
1984–1985 Member of London MusicBrainz
1985–1991 Member of Guns N’ Roses MusicBrainz
Date not specified Member of The Atoms MusicBrainz
Date not specified Member of Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds MusicBrainz
Date not specified Member of Hollywood Rose Wikidata

Musical Roles

Stradlin is a guitarist, composer, and lyricist whose instrument credits include guitar and voice. His work is associated with rock music, hard rock, and rock.

Role Source
guitarist Wikidata
composer Wikidata
lyricist Wikidata

Bands and Projects

Band / Project Relationship Source
Guns N' Roses Member of Wikidata
Hollywood Rose Member of Wikidata

Releases and Appearances

MusicBrainz lists several release entries connected to Izzy Stradlin. These entries may include solo releases, guest appearances, live recordings, and catalogued metadata records.

MusicBrainz-listed Releases and Appearances

Title Year Type Classification Source
Walk'n Song 2016 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
F.P. Money 2016 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
To Being Alive 2016 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Baby Rann 2012 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Upside 2012 Single metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Wave of Heat 2010 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Smoke 2009 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Concrete 2008 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Miami 2007 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Fire, the Acoustic Album 2007 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Like A Dog 2005 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
On Down the Road 2002 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
River 2001 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
The Comeback Gigs: Osaka, Japan 2k 2000 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz
Ride On 1999 Album metadata_listed MusicBrainz

Recorded Performances & Appearances

MusicBrainz-listed recording entries connected to Izzy Stradlin include:

Song Title Artist / Group Relationship Source
30k Up Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz
117° Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz
117º Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz
Ain't It a Bitch Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz
Airbus Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz
Baby Rann Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz
Ball Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz
Beat Up Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz
Been a Fix Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz
Bleedin Izzy Stradlin Performer MusicBrainz

Musical Style and Instruments

Izzy Stradlin's style sits within rock and hard rock, with an emphasis on guitar and voice. His catalogued work suggests a straightforward, band-oriented approach rooted in rock songwriting.

Genres

rock music hard rock rock

Instruments

guitar voice

External Identifiers & Authority Control

Izzy Stradlin has official and catalog profiles across several music and authority platforms, including his official website at chopaway.com.

Platform Identifier Purpose Source Confidence Link
Official Website http://www.chopaway.com Official website Wikidata High View Profile
MusicBrainz d8433dee-d1a8-4b40-b27c-40bc53481167 Music metadata Wikidata High View Profile
Discogs 267394 Discography database Wikidata High View Profile
IMDb nm0833110 Film/media profile Wikidata High View Profile
VIAF 84964458 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
ISNI 0000000078397096 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
GND 134785827 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile
Library of Congress no98109438 Authority control Wikidata High View Profile

Semantic Graph Data (Knowledge Graph)

Subject Predicate Object Source Confidence
Izzy Stradlin citizenship United States Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin date_of_birth April 8, 1962 Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin family_name Isbell Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin gender male Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin given_name Jeffrey Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin place_of_birth Lafayette, United States Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin member_of Guns N' Roses Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin member_of Hollywood Rose Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin instrument guitar Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin instrument voice Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin occupation guitarist Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin occupation composer Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin occupation lyricist Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin genre rock music Wikidata high
Izzy Stradlin genre hard rock MusicBrainz medium
Izzy Stradlin genre rock MusicBrainz medium
Izzy Stradlin member of band London MusicBrainz high
Izzy Stradlin member of band Guns N’ Roses MusicBrainz high
Izzy Stradlin member of band Hollywood Rose MusicBrainz high
Izzy Stradlin member of band Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds MusicBrainz high
Izzy Stradlin member of band The Atoms MusicBrainz high
Izzy Stradlin sameAs Official Website Artist ID: http://www.chopaway.com Wikidata High
Izzy Stradlin sameAs MusicBrainz Artist ID: d8433dee-d1a8-4b40-b27c-40bc53481167 Wikidata High
Izzy Stradlin sameAs Discogs Artist ID: 267394 Wikidata High
Izzy Stradlin sameAs IMDb Artist ID: nm0833110 Wikidata High
Izzy Stradlin sameAs VIAF Artist ID: 84964458 Wikidata High
Izzy Stradlin sameAs ISNI Artist ID: 0000000078397096 Wikidata High
Izzy Stradlin sameAs GND Artist ID: 134785827 Wikidata High
Izzy Stradlin sameAs Library of Congress Artist ID: no98109438 Wikidata High

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Izzy Stradlin best known for working with?

A: He is best known for his work with Guns N' Roses.

Q: What kind of musician is Izzy Stradlin?

A: He is an American guitarist, composer, and lyricist.

Q: Where was Izzy Stradlin born?

A: He was born in Lafayette, Indiana, United States.

Q: When was Izzy Stradlin born?

A: He was born on April 8, 1962.

Q: What instruments are associated with Izzy Stradlin?

A: Guitar and voice are listed among his instrument credits.

Q: Which genres is Izzy Stradlin associated with?

A: His work is associated with rock music, hard rock, and rock.

Q: What other bands is Izzy Stradlin associated with?

A: He is associated with Hollywood Rose, London, Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds, and The Atoms.

Q: What is Izzy Stradlin's official website?

A: His official website is chopaway.com.

Data Quality and Sources

Quality Score
96/100
Last Updated
May 11, 2026
Entity Stats
28 Facts
8 Identifiers
18 Relationships
Primary Sources
Wikidata, MusicBrainz, Discogs, GuitarRank Editorial