Guitar Hero

Slash is one of the most recognisable and accomplished guitarist in modern times. Lead guitarist of Guns & Roses and now with the rock outfit Velvet Revolver. Those trademark dreadlocks, dark shades of him posed with his Gibson Les Paul, with a cigar in mouth sets him apart from other guitarists in terms of style, stage presence and not to mention his great guitar playing.

Any self-discerning rock music fan living through the late 80s and 90s will instantly and quite often reminisce about the opening riff of 'Sweet Child 'O Mine' or the lengthy, amazing two-part guitar solo in the epic 'November Rain', courtesy of Slash's great guitar technique and playing. His excellent control and phrasing just complements the songs perfectly.

Now with Velvet Revolver, Slash's excellent playing continues in the band with 2 of his ex-bandmates from Guns & Roses along with Scott Weiland, the former frontman of Stone Temple Pilots. Though i discovered the band quite late but nevertheless i am enjoying some good rock music in this band currently. Scott Weiland's strong dynamic vocals and Slash's guitar parts really stands out as i listen more and more to them. It is really Guns & Roses Mark II for me. Check out 'Get Out The Door', 'The Last Fight' and 'Messages'.

Interestingly, Slash is also featured in Guitar Hero III, the very popular guitar role-playing game garnering fans across the globe now. No sooner can every young kid, adult or elderly live out their inner rock dreams to this game. I am still waiting to lay my hands on one. Watch this nice interview from Slash himself talking about this game.

My love for music has spilled over to my toy-collecting hobby. One of my main interest is collecting music figurines and i must say, i am quite proud to be the owner of every single music figurine ever released in the world and counting. Mcfarlane Toys released this figure of Slash in 2005 and it is by far the best music figure ever released. That signature pose says just about everything that a rock star should aspire to be.


















"I've taken myself to the edges of life my way. And I'm still here."
- Slash