By singer W. Axl Rose , guitarists Tracii Guns and Izzy Stradlin , bassist Ole Beich and drummer Rob Gardner . Axl 's old band was named Hollywood Rose , and Tracii 's old band was named L.A. Guns . The group was formed in early 1985 by Hollywood Rose members Axl Rose ( vocals ) Izzy Stradlin ( rhythm guitar ) , L.A. Guns members Tracii Guns ( lead guitar ) , Ole Beich ( bass ) and Rob Gardner ( drums ) .