Slash

Born: Stoke-on-Trent, England, 1965

Years Active: 1998-2009

Member of: Guns N' Roses

Influenced by: Eric Clapton, Johnny Thunders, Joe Perry, Jimi Hendrix, Glen Buxton, Johnny Ramone, Jimmy Page, Rick Nielsen, Ted Nugent, The Rolling Stones, James Williamson, Bo Diddley, Agnus Young, Brian May, Angus Young, Eddie Hazel, Paul Kossoff, Jeff Beck, Alice Cooper, Mick Ralphs, Led Zeppelin, Ron Asheton, Keith Richards, Aerosmith, Marc Bolan, Mick Ronson, Steve Jones

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: As the lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses, Slash established himself as one of hard rock's finest and most soulful soloists ...

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Nov 04 2009 10:35AM by Dan Reilly

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Spinner: With three bands, a prolific record label and the occasional lecturing gig, Jack White certainly doesn't need to take on any more projects. That could explain why he turned down an opportunity that any musician not named Axl Rose would kill for -- ... Read more

 
Oct 20 2009 10:29AM by Adam Horne

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Spinner: When it comes to rock 'n' roll instruments, Gibson guitars are an American standard. The Nashville-based company manufactures acoustic and electric axes that are coveted by rock legends as well as guitar geeks who can actually afford one. Perhaps ... Read more

 
Jan 15 2009 9:00AM by John D. Luerssen

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Spinner: Slash is duking it out with actress Lily Tomlin over a proposed state-of-the-art educational habitat for endangered Asian elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo. Tomlin wants Los Angeles City Council officials to scrap a campaign to build a new Pachyderm ... Read more

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Released: 10/10/00
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