British-American musician
Born: July 23, 1965
Slash, whose real name is Saul Hudson, is an iconic British-American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the legendary hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. Born on July 23, 1965, in Hampstead, London, Slash’s love for music emerged at a young age, inspired by his parents, both involved in the entertainment industry.
In the mid-1980s, Slash co-founded Guns N’ Roses, alongside Axl Rose and Duff McKagan, which became one of the most influential bands in rock history. His masterful guitar skills and distinctive top hat became synonymous with the band’s image. During his tenure with Guns N’ Roses, they released iconic albums like “Appetite for Destruction” and “Use Your Illusion I & II,” which propelled them to worldwide fame.
After leaving Guns N’ Roses in the mid-1990s due to creative differences, Slash pursued a successful solo career and collaborated with various musicians, including Michael Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, and Ozzy Osbourne.
In 2016, he reunited with some original Guns N’ Roses members for the “Not in This Lifetime…” tour, one of the highest-grossing tours in music history. Slash’s return to the band was warmly welcomed by fans, solidifying his status as a rock legend.
Beyond his work with Guns N’ Roses, Slash has released several solo albums and continues to be a revered figure in the rock and roll world, inspiring countless guitarists with his raw talent and timeless riffs.
Slash’s 5 most popular quotes
- You can’t wait around for destiny to give you what you think you deserve, you have to earn it, even if you think you’ve paid your dues.
- Rock n’ roll is about attitude and rebellion. It’s supposed to be fun and spontaneous.
- Guitar is the best form of self-expression I know. Everything else, and I’m just sort of tripping around, trying to figure my way through life.
- Being a rockstar is the intersection of who you are and who you want to be.
- Notes and chords have become my second language and, more often than not, that vocabulary expresses what I feel when language fails me.
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