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Did McKagan play for Guns N Roses?
McKagan replaced bassist Ole Beich in Guns N' Roses.
What year did he start with the band?
In April 1985.
Did he have to tryout?
replaced bassist Ole Beich in Guns N' Roses, which was newly founded by singer Axl Rose and guitarist Izzy Stradlin of Hollywood Rose.

Question: Did he enjoy success with the band?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Duff McKagan enjoy success with Guns N' Roses?