Gilby Clarke
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Gilby Clarke was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 17, 1962. He spent his childhood playing with musical instruments and neglecting school. In the early 1980's, Gilby was part of a pop band called Candy. Candy released one album before Gilby moved on to a pop metal band called Kills for Thrills.
Gilby is best known for his 4-year tenure as the band Guns N' Roses' rhythm guitarist. He joined Guns N' Roses in November of 1991 when he replaced Izzy Stradlin, who had decided to quit the band in the middle of a 28-month world tour.
In 1994 Gilby released his debut solo album "PawnShop Guitars," which also featured several of his friends (including some members of Guns N' Roses). In 1995 Gilby was fired from Guns N' Roses. Since then, Gilby has released another solo album and is currently in a band called The Starf*ckers.
