Published by Cel Manero from Global One Media Inc.
Sabrina Carpenter, at just 10 years old, capturing the spirit of Axl Rose was pure cuteness.
Even the most dedicated rock and metal purist has likely heard of pop phenomenon Sabrina Carpenter.
Once a familiar face on Disney television, the now 26-year-old artist has gone on to dominate the charts worldwide. Her 2024 album Short n’ Sweet reached number one in 18 countries and produced three UK chart-toppers. Her next record, Man’s Best Friend, set to release on August 29, has already spawned a UK and US number-one single, Manchild.
In short — she’s a major force in music.
Like many so-called “overnight successes,” Carpenter’s rise was anything but instant. Years before her global fame, she was diligently developing her skills, often guided by the classic rock tastes of her father, David. Growing up, her musical education included legendary acts like Queen, The Beatles, Rush, Guns N’ Roses, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Speaking to Rolling Stone earlier this year, she joked about her early exposure to prog rock: “The Trees is the longest song I’ve ever heard. I listened to it my whole childhood.”
There’s plenty of early footage to prove her lifelong dedication to music. You can find her belting out Come Together by The Beatles in 2009 or channeling her inner Ozzy Osbourne at just 12 years old.
And for those convinced she’d never attempt the soaring rasp of Axl Rose — think again.
Somewhere in the archives sits a gem: a 10-year-old Sabrina Carpenter, dressed for the part, delivering her own rendition of Sweet Child O’ Mine.
If this has you curious about other unexpected or overlooked takes on this Guns N’ Roses classic floating around online, we’ve rounded up 10 standout versions of Sweet Child O’ Mine—spanning styles from jazz and house to ska, goth, electro, and even metalcore.
