An American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1985. In their early years, the band's hedonism and rebelliousness drew comparisons to the early Rolling Stones and earned them the nickname "the most dangerous band in the world". The band's classic lineup, along with later members Reed and drummer Matt Sorum, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, its first year of eligibility. The band have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including 45 million in the United States, making them one of the best-selling acts in history.