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Slash
Slash playing guitar onstage
Slash performing in 2023
Born
Saul Hudson

(1965-07-23)July 23, 1965(age 58)
Hampstead,London,England[1]
Citizenship
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
OccupationMusician
Years active1981–present
Spouses
Renée Suran
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(m.1992;div.1997)​
Perla Ferrar
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(m.2001;div.2013)​
Children2
Parents
Musical career
OriginLos Angeles,California,US
Genres
Instrument(s)Guitar
Labels
Member ofGuns N' Roses,Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
Formerly of
Websiteslashonline.com
Signature

Saul Hudson(born July 23, 1965), known professionally asSlash,is a British-American musician who is known as the lead guitarist of thehard rockbandGuns N' Roses,with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Slash has received critical acclaim and is considered one of the greatest guitarists in history.[2][3][4][5]

Born inHampstead,London,[6]Slash moved to Los Angeles with his father when six years old. His parents were both active in the entertainment industry, and he was given the nickname Slash as a child by actorSeymour Cassel.In 1983 he joined theglam metalbandHollywood Rose,then in 1985 he joined Guns N' Roses (which was composed of former members of Hollywood Rose andL.A. Guns), replacing founding memberTracii Guns.

In 1994, amid growing tensions within Guns N' Roses, Slash formed thesupergroupSlash's Snakepit,and in 1996, after growing tensions withAxl Rose,he left Guns N' Roses. In 2002, he co-founded the supergroupVelvet Revolverwith vocalistScott Weiland,which re-established Slash as a mainstream performer in the mid to late 2000s. Slash has released two solo albums:Slash(2010) andOrgy of the Damned(2024) featuring a variety of guest singers, andApocalyptic Love(2012),World on Fire(2014),Living the Dream(2018) and4(2022) with "Slash featuringMyles Kennedy and the Conspirators".He returned to Guns N' Roses in 2016.

Timemagazine named him runner-up (toJimi Hendrix) on their list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009,[5]whileRolling Stoneplaced him at number 65 on their list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" in 2011.[7]Guitar Worldranked his guitar solo in "November Rain"number 6 on their list of" The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos "in 2008,[8]andTotal Guitarplaced hisriffin "Sweet Child o' Mine"at number 1 on their list of" The 100 Greatest Riffs "in 2004.[9]Gibson Guitar Corporationranked Slash as number 34 on their "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time", while their readers landed him number 9 on Gibson's "Top 25 Guitarists of All Time".[10]In 2012, he was inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Fameas a member of Guns N' Roses' classic lineup.

Early life[edit]

Saul Hudson was born inHampstead, London,on July 23, 1965, but raised inBlurton,a small suburb inStoke-on-Trent,until age 6,[11]before moving toLos Angeles, California.He was named after cartoonistSaul Steinberg.[12]His mother,Ola J. Hudson(née Oliver;[13]1946–2009),[14][15]was a Black American fashion designer and costumier from the United States. His father, Anthony Hudson, is an English artist.[14][15][16]Although there has been speculation, Slash has refuted the claims that his father is Jewish.[16][17]Of his mixed background, Slash has remarked, "As a musician, I've always been amused that I'm both BritishandBlack; particularly because so many American musicians seem to aspire to be British while so many British musicians, in the '60s in particular, went to such great pains to be Black. "[18]

Slash as a child

During his early years, Slash was raised by his father and paternal grandparents in Stoke-on-Trent while his mother moved back to her native United States to work in Los Angeles.[19]When he was around five years old, he and his father joined his mother in Los Angeles.[20]His brother, Albion "Ash" Hudson, was born in 1972.[21]Following his parents' separation in 1974,[22]Slash became a self-described "problem child".[23]He chose to live with his mother and was often sent to live with his beloved maternal grandmother whenever his mother had to travel for her job.[23][24]Slash sometimes accompanied his mother to work, where he met several film and music stars.[25]He was given the nickname "Slash" by actorSeymour Casselbecause he was "always in a hurry, zipping around from one thing to another".[26]

My big awakening happened when I was 14. I'd been trying to get into this older girl's pants for a while, and she finally let me come over to her house. We hung out, smoked some pot and listened toAerosmith'sRocks.It hit me like a fucking ton of bricks. I sat there listening to it over and over, and totally blew off this girl. I remember riding my bike back to my grandma's house knowing that my life had changed. Now I identified with something.

—Slash, on his passion for rock music[27]

In 1979, Slash decided to form a band with his friendSteven Adler.[28]The band never materialized, but it prompted Slash to take up an instrument. Since Adler had designated himself the role of guitarist, Slash decided to learn how to play bass.[28]During his first lesson, Slash decided to switch from bass to guitar after meeting Robert Wolin, a teacher at Fairfax Music School, and hearing him play "Brown Sugar"bythe Rolling Stonesand aCreamsong.[29][30]As a result, Slash stated, "When I heard him do that, I said, 'That's what I want to do.'"[31]Equipped with a one-stringflamenco guitargiven to him by his grandmother, he began taking classes with Wolin.[29]He vividly recalls the feeling after learning "Come Dancing" fromWiredbyJeff Beck,his greatest influence, which he described as "fucking awesome".[32]

A championBMXrider, Slash put the bike aside to devote himself to playing guitar, practicing up to 12 hours a day.[33][34]Slash attendedBeverly Hills High Schooland was a contemporary of musiciansLenny KravitzandZoro.[35]

Career[edit]

1981–1985: early years[edit]

Slash joined his first band, Tidus Sloan, in 1981.[36]In 1983, he formed the bandRoad Crew—named after theMotörheadsong "(We Are) The Road Crew"—with his childhood friendSteven Adler,who by then had learned to play drums. He placed an advertisement in a newspaper looking for a bassist, and received a response fromDuff McKagan.They auditioned a number of singers, including one-timeBlack FlagvocalistRon Reyes,and worked on material that included the main riff of what became theGuns N' Rosessong "Rocket Queen".[37]Slash disbanded the group the following year due to them not being able to find a singer, as well as Adler's lack of work ethic compared to himself and McKagan.[37]He, along with Adler, then joined a local band known asHollywood Rose,which featured singerAxl Roseand guitaristIzzy Stradlin.Following his time with Hollywood Rose, Slash played in a band called Black Sheep and unsuccessfully auditioned forPoison,aglam metalband that he later openly derided.[36]

1985–1996: first stint with Guns N' Roses[edit]

Main article:Guns N' Roses

In June 1985, Slash was asked byAxl RoseandIzzy Stradlinto join their new band GunsN'Roses, along with[38]Duff McKaganandSteven Adler(replacing founding membersTracii Guns,Ole BeichandRob Gardner,respectively). They played Los Angeles-area nightclubs‍—such as theWhisky a Go Go,The Roxy,andThe Troubadour‍—and opened for larger acts throughout 1985 and 1986. Before one of the shows in 1985, Slashshoplifteda black felttop hatand a Native American-style silverconcho beltfrom two stores onMelrose Avenuein Los Angeles. He then combined the hat with parts of the belt to create a piece of custom headwear for the show. He said he "felt really cool" wearing the hat, and it became his trademark.[39]It was during 1985–1986 that the band wrote most of its classic material, including "Welcome to the Jungle","Sweet Child o' Mine",and"Paradise City".As a result of their rowdy and rebellious behavior, Guns N' Roses quickly received the moniker" Most Dangerous Band in the World ", causing Slash to remark," For some strange reason, Guns N' Roses is like the catalyst for controversy, even before we had any kind of record deal. "[40]After being scouted by several major record labels, the band signed withGeffen Recordsin March 1986.[36]

In July 1987, Guns N' Roses released its debut album,Appetite for Destruction,which, as of September 2008, had sold over 28 million copies worldwide,[41]18million of which were sold in the United States, making it the bestselling debut album of all time in the U.S.[42]In the summer of 1988, the band achieved its onlyU.S.No. 1 hit with "Sweet Child O' Mine", a song spearheaded by Slash's guitar riff and solo. In November of that year, Guns N' Roses releasedG N' R Lies,which sold over five million copies in the U.S. alone,[43]despite containing only eight tracks, four of which were included on the previously released EPLive?!*@ Like a Suicide'. As their success grew, so did interpersonal tensions within the band. In 1989, during a show as opening act for theRolling Stones,Axl Rose threatened to leave the band if certain members of the band did not stop "dancing with Mr. Brownstone",[36]a reference to theirsong of the same nameabout heroin use. Slash was among those who promised to clean up.[36]However, the following year, Adler was fired from the band because of his heroin addiction; he was replaced byMatt Sorumofthe Cult.

In May 1991, the band embarked on the two-and-a-half-year-longUse Your Illusion Tour.The following September, Guns N' Roses released the long-awaited albumsUse Your Illusion IandUse Your Illusion II,which debuted at No. 2 and No. 1, respectively, on theU.S. chart,a feat not achieved by any other group.[44]Stradlin abruptly left the band in November; he was replaced byGilby ClarkeofCandyand Kill for Thrills. The tour ended on July 17, 1993.[36]In November of that year, the band released"The Spaghetti Incident?",a cover album of mostlypunksongs, which proved less successful than its predecessors. Slash then wrote several songs for what would have become the follow-up album to theUse Your Illusiondouble album. Rose and Duff, however, rejected the material.[45]

With the band's failure to collaborate resulting in no album being recorded,[46]Slash announced in October 1996 that he was no longer a part of Guns N' Roses.[47]Slash stated at the time "Axl and I have not been capable of seeing eye to eye on Guns N' Roses for some time. We tried to collaborate, but at this point, I'm no longer in the band."[48]Paul Tobias's inclusion in the band was another factor in Slash leaving, with Slash having both "creative and personal" differences with Tobias.[49]However, in his 2007 autobiography, Slash stated that his decision to leave the band was not based on artistic differences with Rose, but on Rose's constant lateness to concerts, the alleged legal manipulation Rose used (since denied by Rose) to gain control of the band, and the departures of Adler and Stradlin.[50]

1994–2002: Slash's Snakepit[edit]

Main article:Slash's Snakepit

In 1994, Slash formed Slash's Snakepit, a side project that featured his Guns N' Roses bandmatesMatt Sorumand Gilby Clarke on drums and rhythm guitar respectively, as well asAlice in Chains'Mike Inezon bass andJellyfish'sEric Doveron vocals. The band recorded Slash's material originally intended for Guns N' Roses, resulting in the release ofIt's Five O'Clock Somewherein February 1995. The album was critically praised for ignoring the then-popular conventions ofalternative music,and fared well on the charts, eventually selling over one million copies in the US alone despite little promotion from Geffen Records. Slash's Snakepit toured in support of the album with bassistJames LoMenzoand drummerBrian TichyofPride & Glory,before disbanding in 1996. Slash then toured for two years with theblues rockcover bandSlash's Blues Ball.

In 1999, Slash chose to regroup Slash's Snakepit withRod Jacksonon vocals,Ryan Roxieon rhythm guitar, Johnny Griparic on bass, andMatt Laugon drums. Their second album,Ain't Life Grand,was released in October 2000 throughKoch Records.It did not sell as well as the band's previous release, and its critical reception was mixed. To promote the album, the band—withKeri Kellion rhythm guitar—embarked on an extensive world tour in support ofAC/DCin the summer of 2000, followed by their own headlining theater tour. Slash disbanded Snakepit in 2002.

2002–2008: Velvet Revolver[edit]

Main article:Velvet Revolver
Slash andScott Weilandduring aVelvet Revolverconcert inLondonin 2007

In 2002, Slash reunited withDuff McKaganandMatt Sorumfor aRandy Castillotribute concert. Realizing that they still had the chemistry of their days in Guns N' Roses, they decided to form a new band together. Former Guns N' Roses guitaristIzzy Stradlinwas initially involved, but left after the others decided to find a lead singer.Dave Kushner,who had previously played with McKagan inLoaded,then joined the band on rhythm guitar. For many months, the four searched for a lead singer by listening to offered demo tapes, a monotonous process documented byVH1.Eventually, formerStone Temple PilotsvocalistScott Weilandjoined the band.

In 2003, Velvet Revolver played several concerts during the summer and released their first single, "Set Me Free".In June 2004, they released their debut album,Contraband,which debuted at No.1 on the U.S. chart and sold two million copies, re-establishing Slash as a mainstream performer. A year-and-a-half-long tour followed in support of the album. In 2005, the band was nominated for three Grammy Awards: Rock Album of the Year, Rock Song, and Hard Rock Performance for theirContrabandsingle "Slither"which won their first and only Grammy.[51]In July 2007, Velvet Revolver released their second album,Libertad,and embarked on a second tour. During a show in March 2008, Weiland announced to the audience that it would be the band's final tour;[52]he was fired from the band in April 2008 and Slash insisted "chemical issues" led to the split.[53]The following month Weiland rejoined Stone Temple Pilots. Despite Weiland's departure, Velvet Revolver did not officially disband.

In early 2010, Velvet Revolver began writing new songs and auditioning new singers.[54]By January 2011, the band had recorded nine demos, and was reportedly due to make a decision on their singer.[55]However, the following April, Slash stated that they had been unable to find a suitable singer and that Velvet Revolver would remain on hiatus for the next few years while its members focus on other projects.[56]

2009–present: "Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators"[edit]

Band members
See also:List of Slash band members

Current members

Touring members

  • Tony Montana – bass (2010)[58]

Past members

  • Bobby Schneck – rhythm guitar (2010–2011)[57]

Session musicians

Slash and vocalistMyles Kennedyperforming with the Conspirators in June 2015

In September 2008, Slash began production on his debut solo album.[59][60]He described the process of recording by himself as "cathartic".[61]He also mentioned working on the album gave him a chance to "...take a little bit of a break from all the politics and the democracy that is a band and just sort of do my own thing for a little bit."[59]Slash's wife Perla revealed that many different artists would appear on the album, saying, "It's going to be Slash and friends, with everyone fromOzzytoFergie."[62]The album, simply titledSlash,debuted at No. 3 on the U.S. chart upon its release in April 2010.[63]It featured an all-star roster of guest musicians, including Osbourne, Fergie ofthe Black Eyed Peas,Adam LevineofMaroon 5,M. ShadowsofAvenged Sevenfold,Lemmy KilmisterofMotörhead,Dave Grohl,Chris CornellandIggy Pop.[63]The album also features musical collaborations with former Guns N' Roses membersIzzy Stradlin,Steven AdlerandDuff McKagan.[64]Preceding the release of the album, Slash had released the Japan-only single "Sahara",featuring Japanese vocalistKoshi Inaba(fromB'z).[65]It charted at number four on theOricon Singles Chart,[66]as well number six on theBillboardJapan Hot 100.[67]It was awarded Western "Single of the Year" award at the 24thJapan Gold Disc Awardby theRIAJ.[68]To promote the album, Slash embarked on his first solo world tour withMyles KennedyofAlter Bridge—who also appeared on the album—on vocals, Bobby Schneck on rhythm guitar,Todd Kernson bass, andBrent Fitzon drums. Slash opened for Ozzy Osbourne for a leg of Osbourne'sScream World Tour.[69]

Slash began working on his second solo album in June 2011.[70]He collaborated with his touring bandmates Myles Kennedy, Todd Kerns, and Brent Fitz, with the resulting album billed to "Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators".[71]The album, titledApocalyptic Love,was released on May 22, 2012, debuting at No. 2 on theCanadian Albums Chart.[71][72]In 2013 Slash received the award for "Best Guitarist of the Year 2012" fromLoudwire.[73]

Slash embarked on a tour in the summer of 2014, opening forAerosmithas part of theLet Rock Rule Tour.[74][75]In May 2014, Slash revealed details of his third solo albumWorld on Fire.[76]The album was again billed as "Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators" and was released on September 10, 2014.[77]It debuted at No. 10 on theBillboard200chart.[78]

In March 2018, Slash revealed that a new album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators was to be released later in the year.[79]In June 2018, he announced that the album was titledLiving the Dream,to be released on September 21, 2018.[80]The group tour for the album began in September 2018, starting with a show in Del Mar, California at the KAABOO Del Mar Music Festival.[81][82]The tour was concluded the US and Canada again 2019 after completing the Asian leg and Hawaii show with Guns N' Roses.[83][84]Former touring guitaristFrank Sidorisjoined the band full-time for the recording sessions.[85]

In an October 2020 interview withblabbermouth.net,bassist/vocalist Todd Kerns confirmed that there would be a new album in 2021, referred to asSMKC4.[86] On July 26, 2021, it was confirmed that the record was to be released viaGibson's new record label Gibson Records in February 2022.[87]On October 18, 2021, Slash officially confirmed via Instagram the first single's title "The River is Rising", along with its release date, October 22, 2021.[88]On October 22, the release day of first single, it was announced that the album4would be released on February 11, 2022.[89][90]The tour was also announced the same day, scheduled to start February 8, 2022, inPortland, Oregon.

2016–present: return to Guns N' Roses[edit]

Axl Rose(left) and Slash (right) performing withGuns N' Rosesin 2018

On December 29, 2015, several days after a Guns N' Roses-related teaser was released to movie theaters,Billboardreported that Slash would rejoin the band to headlineCoachella2016, filling the lead guitarist spot vacated whenDJ Ashbaleft the band.[91][92]Guns N' Roses were officially announced as headliners of Coachella on January 4, 2016, withKROQreporting Slash and Duff McKagan would rejoin the band.[93][94][95]Slash performed with Guns N' Roses for the first time in 23 years during the band's secret warmup gig at theTroubadourin Los Angeles on April 1, 2016.[96]The band then embarked on theNot in This Lifetime... Tour,which became a massive success, grossing over $584 million by its conclusion in 2019.[97]In 2021, Slash appeared on his first songs with the band since 1994, "Absurd"and"Hard Skool".In 2023 the band wenton tour again,notably playing both theGlastonbury Festivalin England and thePower Trip Festivalin Indio, California. They also released a new single, "Perhaps".

Session work[edit]

In 1991, Slash played lead guitar on the single "Give In to Me"offMichael Jackson's albumDangerous,as well as for the opening skit of the video for the song "Black or White"off the same album.[98]In 1995, he played guitar on "D.S.",a controversial song from Jackson'sHIStory:Past, Present and Future, BookIalbum, and in 1997 appeared on the song "Morphine" off the remix albumBlood on the Dance Floor: History in the Mix.In 2001, Slash played on "Privacy" off Jackson's final studio album,Invincible.Slash also joined Jackson on several occasions on stage, most notably at the1995 MTV Video Music Awardsplaying with Jackson on "Black or White"(and the introduction of" Billie Jean "). He made two surprise appearances during Jackson's 1992Dangerous World Tourin Spain and Japan and supported the 1999 charity concertsMJ & Friendsin Seoul and Munich playing the same set as he did for 1995's MTV Video Music Awards. The last time Slash and Jackson shared a stage was on both 2001Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Specialconcerts in New York City playing "Black or White" and "Beat It".

Slash played guitar on "Wiggle Wiggle", the opening song onBob Dylan's 1990 recordUnder the Red Sky.[99]With Dylan's direction to "play like (...)Django Reinhardt",[100]Slash recalls "[he] just learned it on the spot. It was such a simple, yet superb I, IV, V progression that there is really nothing much to say about it."[100]The following year, he collaborated withLenny Kravitzon "Always on the Run",the lead single from Kravitz' albumMama Said.In 1993, Slash appeared on the albumStone Free: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix,performing "I Don't Live Today" withPaul RodgersandBand of Gypsys.Slash also guest appeared inCarole King's 1994 live concert, which was captured on herCarole King – In Concertalbum. Slash and King appeared onDavid Lettermanto promote the concert. In 1996, he collaborated withMarta Sánchezto record theflamenco-inspired song "Obsession Confession" for theCurdledsoundtrack. Later that year, he played withAlice CooperatSammy Hagar's clubCabo WaboinCabo San Lucas,Mexico. The show was released the following year asA Fistful of Alice.In 1997, Slash appeared alongside rapperOl' Dirty Bastardand rock bandFishboneonBlackstreet'srockremix of their single "Fix";he also appeared in the accompanying music video. Also in 1997, he played on the single" But You Said I'm Useless "by Japanese musicianJ.That same year, he contributed music to the soundtrack ofQuentin Tarantino'sJackie Brown;several compositions by Slash's Snakepit can be heard throughout the film. He also appeared on theInsane Clown PossealbumThe Great Milenkoon the track "Halls of Illusions".

In 2002, Slash played on the title track toElán's albumStreet Child.In 2003, he participated in theYardbirds' comeback recordBirdland;he played lead guitar on the track "Over, Under, Sideways, Down". In 2006, Slash played on a cover of "In the Summertime"on keyboardistDerek Sherinian's solo albumBlood of the Snake;he was also featured in the accompanying music video. In 2007, he appeared onPaulina Rubio's single "Nada Puede Cambiarme". In 2008, Slash played guitar on the film score ofThe Wrestler,composed byClint Mansell.Slash was the featured guitarist on the 2008 Italian hit single "Gioca Con Me" by Italian singer-songwriterVasco Rossi.In 2009, he was featured onRihanna's single "Rockstar 101"off her albumRated R.In 2011, he contributed the song "Kick It Up a Notch" to theDisney ChannelanimationPhineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension;he appeared in both live-action and animated form in the promotional music video.[101]In 2024, he contributed guitar to a re-release ofMark Knopfler's "Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero"in aid of theTeenage Cancer Trust.[102]

Other ventures[edit]

A self-described "film buff",[103]Slash has had small parts in several films and television series.[104]In 1988, he appeared with his GunsN'Roses bandmates in theDirty HarryfilmThe Dead Pool,in which his character attends a musician's funeral and shoots a harpoon. He played radio DJ Hank in a 1994 episode of thehorroranthologytelevision seriesTales from the Crypt.Slash was a guest star in an episode of the live-action/animated talk showSpace Ghost Coast to CoastonCartoon Network,whereSpace Ghost,Zorak,andMoltarteach him how to do guitar licks, but he refuses to do any of that. In 1999, he appeared as the host of the Miss America Bag Lady pageant in the widely panned filmThe Underground Comedy Movie.He has also appeared as himself in several projects, includingHoward Stern'sPrivate Partsin 1997,The Drew Carey Showin 1998,MADtvin 2005, andSacha Baron Cohen'sBrünoin 2009. Slash voiced a recurring caricature of himself inRobert Evans' animated television seriesKid Notorious,which aired in 2003 onComedy Central.As in real life, Slash is Evans' close friend and next-door neighbor on the show. He played Billy Butterface in the television showMetalocalypseonAdult Swim.On May 5, 2009, he appeared as the guest mentor for therock 'n' rollweek ofAmerican Idol.[105]In 2010, Slash formed Slasher Films, a horror film production company. Its first film,Nothing Left to Fear,was screened in select cities on October 4, 2013, before being released on DVD and Blu-ray the following Tuesday.[106][107]Slash appeared on the October 26, 2014 episode ofTalking Dead.He is reported to be a massive fan of horror movies.[108]

Slash's autobiography, simply titledSlash,was published on October 30, 2007. It was co-written withAnthony Bozza.Slash also made several contributions toThe Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star,the autobiography ofMötley Crüebassist and back-up singerNikki Sixx,which was also published in 2007.

Slash is a pinball enthusiast and collector. He participated in the design process for the 1994Data EastGunsN'Rosespinball machine, as well as the 2020Jersey Jack Pinballmachine of the same theme, and provided music for the 1998SegamachineViper Night Drivin'.[109][110]Slash is aplayable characterin the video gameGuitar Hero III: Legends of Rock,released in 2007. His performance wasmotion capturedto record his movements for the game. Slash's character becomes playable after a player beats him in a one-on-one competition, which then leads to the player and Slash playing the master track of "Welcome to the Jungle".[111]Guitar learning game/simulatorRocksmith 2014byUbisoftreleased a Slash Song Pack[112]with several of the latter compositions by the artist available to purchase as downloadable content and learn on the guitar.

A keen artist, Slash designed logos and artwork for several of his pre-Guns N' Roses bands, as well as the famous circular GN'R logo. He is also credited as having provided some artwork forAerosmith's 2012 album,Music From Another Dimension!,as it reproduces a picture of the band drawn by Slash when he was still a teenager.

Slash is a fan of theAngry Birdsseries of video games, and created a hard rock version of theAngry Birds Spacetheme song. In addition, Slash has aBirdsavatar shown in the game, released in March 2013.[113]

Personal life[edit]

On October 10, 1992, Slash married model-actress Renée Suran inMarina del Rey, California.[114]They divorced in late 1997 after five years of marriage.[38]Slash married Perla Ferrar on October 15, 2001, in Hawaii.[38]They have two sons, London Emilio (born August 28, 2002) and Cash Anthony (born June 23, 2004).[38]Slash filed for divorce from Ferrar in August 2010, but the couple reconciled two months later.[115]In December 2014, he again filed for divorce.[116]

Slash with then-wife Perla Ferrar in 2012

Slash is adual citizenof the United Kingdom and the United States.[6]A British national since his birth,[117]he has resided in Los Angeles since 1971, but did not acquire American citizenship until 1996.[118]He said in 2010, "I do consider myself British. I have very strong feelings about my British heritage. My first years were there, I went to school there, and I have seemingly endless family on that side of the pond. So I've always felt most comfortable in England."[119]

In 2001, at the age of 35, Slash was diagnosed withcardiomyopathy,a form ofcongestive heart failure,caused by his many years of alcohol and drug abuse. Originally given between six days and six weeks to live, he survived through physical therapy and the implantation of adefibrillator.[120]As of 2011, Slash had been clean and sober since 2006,[103]which he credited to his then-wife Ferrar.[115]In 2009, following his mother's death fromlung cancer,he quit smoking.[121]

Slash's friendship with GunsN'Roses frontmanAxl Rosesoured following his departure from the band. In 2006, Rose claimed that Slash had shown up at his house uninvited the previous year to offer a truce.[122]He alleged that Slash had insulted hisVelvet Revolverbandmates, telling Rose that he consideredScott Weiland"a fraud", andDuff McKagan"spineless", and that he "hated"Matt Sorum.[123]Slash denied the accusations. In his 2007 autobiography, he admitted to visiting Rose's home with the intention to settle a longstanding legal dispute, and to make peace with his former bandmate. He claims, however, that he did not speak with Rose and instead merely left a note. Slash maintained that he had not spoken with Rose in person since 1996.[122]In 2009, in response to a statement by Rose in which he referred to Slash as "acancer",Slash commented:" It doesn't really affect me at all... It's been a long time. The fact that he has anything to say at all, it's like, 'Whatever, dude.' It doesn't really matter. "[124]In an August 2015 interview, Slash stated that he and Rose had reconciled.[125]He subsequently rejoined Guns N' Roses in 2016. Slash later stated about the feud that "We had a lot of issues born out of third-party stuff. It was very insidious, and the longer we didn’t talk, the more it got blown out of proportion".[126]

Slash's drummer son London Hudson debuted his band Suspect208 in late 2020. The band also featuredRobert Trujillo's son Tye Trujillo on bass, andScott Weiland's son Noah Weiland on vocals. Slash promoted the band on his social media accounts.[127][128]

Philanthropy[edit]

Slash is an honorary board member ofLittle Kids Rock,a national nonprofit that works to restore and rejuvenate music education programs in disadvantaged public schools. He has visited Little Kids Rock students, jammed with them, and donated instruments and his time. Slash's passion for music is evident in his charity as well as his art. "Being a musician is good for the character because it teaches you a lot about discipline", Slash said. "I think it's a great creative outlet."[129]

Slash has been recognized for his longtime contributions to establishing environmental welfare programs.[130]He is a board trustee of theGreater Los Angeles Zoo Association,and has long supported theLos Angeles Zooand zoos around the world.[130]Slash's love of reptiles was, for many years, a notable aspect of his public persona, with several of his many snakes appearing with him in music videos and photoshoots,[131]until the birth of his first son in 2002 impelled him to find a new home for his collection.[132]

Legal issues[edit]

In 1985, Slash and Axl Rose were charged withstatutory rapeafter Rose slept with a 15-year-old girl named Michelle. Both went into hiding to avoid the police and the charges were dropped several weeks later due to lack of evidence.[133]Slash was arrested in July 1999 for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend.[134][135]

Accolades[edit]

Slash performing at theNokia Theaterin New York in 2008

Slash has received critical acclaim as a guitarist. In 2005, he was named "Best Guitarist" byEsquire,which congratulated him on "beating the comeback odds with a surprisingly legitimate and vital outfit, Velvet Revolver."[136]Slash was awarded the title of "Riff Lord" duringMetal Hammer'sfourth annualGolden Gods awards in 2007.[137]In 2008, he was ranked No.21 onGigwise's list of "The 50 Greatest Guitarists Ever",[138]and in 2009, he was named runner-up on "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" list inTime,which praised him as "a remarkably precise player".[5]In 2011,Rolling Stoneplaced Slash at No. 65 on their list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".[7]

In 2007, Slash was honored with a star on the Rock Walk of Fame; his name was placed alongsideJimmy Page,Eddie Van HalenandJimi Hendrix.He was the honoree at the 2010Sunset Strip Music Festival,where he was presented byWest HollywoodmayorJohn Heilmanwith a plaque declaring August 26 as "Slash Day".[139]In 2012, Slash was inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Fameas a member of the classic lineup of Guns N' Roses.[140]He performed three songs— "Paradise City","Sweet Child o' Mine"and"Mr. Brownstone"‍—with fellow inducteesDuff McKagan,Steven Adler,andMatt Sorum,one-time Guns N' Roses guitaristGilby Clarke,and his frequent collaboratorMyles Kennedy.InducteesAxl Rose,Izzy StradlinandDizzy Reeddeclined to attend. Later that year, Slash received a star on theHollywood Walk of Fame,located directly in front of theHard Rock CafeonHollywood Boulevard.[141]

In 2004, Slash's introductory riff in "Sweet Child o' Mine"was voted No.1 on a list of "The 100 Greatest Riffs" by the readers ofTotal Guitar;[9]his riffs in "Out ta Get Me"(No.51), "Welcome to the Jungle"(No. 21), and" Paradise City "(No.19) also made the list.[9]In 2006, his solo in "Paradise City" was voted No.3 byTotal Guitar'sreaders on a list of "The 100 Hottest Guitar Solos";[142]his solos in "Sweet Child o' Mine" and "November Rain"were ranked No.30 and No.82 respectively.[142]In 2008,Guitar Worldplaced Slash's solo in "November Rain" at No.6 on their list of "The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos",[8]while his solo in "Sweet Child o' Mine" was ranked No.37 on the list.[143]In 2010, the readers ofTotal Guitarvoted his riff in "Slither" runner-up on the list of "The 50Greatest Riffs of the Decade ",[144]while his riff in "By the Sword"was ranked No.22.[145]Slash received aRadio ContrabandRock Radio Award in 2012. In January 2015 Slash received the Les Paul award.

Equipment[edit]

Slash owns more than 100 guitars,[146]worth a total of $1.92 million[citation needed].He prefers theGibson Les Paul,which he has called "the best all-around guitar for me."[147]Gibsonhas credited him andZakk Wyldewith bringing the Les Paul back into the mainstream in the late 1980s.[147]His main studio guitar is a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard replica, built byluthierKris Derrig,[148]which he came to own during the recording sessions forGuns N' Roses' debut album,Appetite for Destruction.He used that guitar on every subsequent album he recorded with Guns N' Roses andVelvet Revolver.For many years, his main live guitar was a 1988 Gibson Les Paul Standard.[149]

Signature guitars
See also:Gibson Les Paul § Slash
  • Gibson Custom Shop's Slash "Snakepit" Les Paul Standard (1998)
  • Epiphone's Slash "Snakepit" Les Paul Standard (1998)
  • Gibson Custom Shop's Slash Signature Les Paul Standard (2004)
  • Epiphone's Slash Signature Les Paul Standard Plus Top (2004)
  • Gibson USA's Slash Signature Les Paul Standard (2008)
  • Gibson Custom Shop's Slash "Inspired By" Les Paul Standard (2008)
  • Gibson USA's Slash Signature Les Paul Goldtop (2008)
  • Epiphone's Slash Signature Les Paul Goldtop (2008)
  • Gibson USA's Slash "Appetite" Les Paul Standard (2010)
  • Gibson Custom Shop's Slash "Appetite" Les Paul Standard (2010)
  • Epiphone's Slash "Appetite" Les Paul Standard (2010)
  • Gibson USA's Slash "Rosso Corsa" Les Paul Standard (2013)
  • Gibson USA's Slash "Vermillion" Les Paul Standard (2013)
  • Gibson Custom Shop's Slash Anaconda Burst Les Paul (Plain Top/Flame Top) (2017)
  • Epiphone Slash Anaconda Burst Les Paul (Plain Top/Flame Top) (2017)
  • Gibson Custom Shop's Slash Firebird (Trans Black/Trans White) (2017)
  • Gibson Custom Shop's Slash 1958 Les Paul "First Standard" Replica (2017)
  • Gibson Custom Shop's Slash 1966 EDS-1275 Double-Neck (Ebony) (2019)[150]
  • Gibson USA's Slash Les Paul Standard (November Burst/Appetite Burst/Vermillion Burst) (2020)
  • Gibson USA's Slash J-45 (November Burst/Vermillion Burst) (2020)

Since 1997, Slash has collaborated with Gibson onseventeen signature Les Paul models‍—five through Gibson USA; seven through the Gibson Custom Shop; and five through the Gibson subsidiaryEpiphone.Slash also plays various other Gibson guitars, includingFirebirdsandExplorers.He also plays or has played guitars by a plethora of other brands, includingB.C. Richwith whom he has designed several custom models based on theirMockingbirdandBichdesigns. He has used guitars byFender,Gretsch,Jackson,andMartin.He has also collaborated on signature equipment with other companies. In 1996, Marshall introduced the Marshall Slash Signature JCM2555, an authentic reissue of the Marshall "Silver Jubilee" JCM2555 released in 1987. It was the first signature amp ever produced by Marshall, with production limited to 3000.[151]In 2007,Jim Dunlopintroduced theCrybabySW-95 Slash Signature Wah, designed after Slash's own custom-built Crybaby wah pedal.[152]In 2010,Seymour Duncanintroduced the Alnico II Pro Slash APH-2 pickups, which were designed to recreate the tone of Slash's main studio guitar.[153]The Slash signature pickups were marketed through Seymour Duncan's YouTube channel with product demonstrator Danny Young performing the official videos.[154][155][156][157][158]Also in 2010,Marshallintroduced the Marshall AFD100, a recreation of theMarshall 1959that Slash used for the recording ofAppetite for Destruction,with production limited to 2300.[159]

On stage, Slash prefers Marshall amplifiers, particularly the Marshall "Silver Jubilee" JCM2555 amp. He used a rented early-1970s Marshall 1959 for the recording ofAppetite for Destruction.[160]Slash enjoyed the amp so much that he tried to keep it, telling the rental company, S.I.R., that it had been stolen. However, the amp was repossessed by S.I.R. employees after a roadie accidentally brought it to rehearsals at the store.[160]For the recording of Velvet Revolver's debut album,Contraband,he used aVox AC30amp and smallFendertube amps, and on their second album,Libertad,he used the Marshall "Vintage Modern" 2466 amp. On hiseponymous debut solo albumhe used a Marshall JCM800, issued as "#34", and later, on the subsequent world tour, Slash used his signature Marshall AFD100 amp.

Discography[edit]

Main article:Slash discography

With Guns N' Roses

With Slash's Snakepit

With Velvet Revolver

Solo albums

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators

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