Slash Gave Joe Perry Back His Prized Guitar | CONAN on TBS

When times got tough, Joe sold his beloved 1959 Les Paul - but thanks to Slash, he got it back years later.
Subscribe to watch more Team Coco videos / @teamcoco
Watch more videos on Team Coco teamcoco.com/video
FOLLOW TEAM COCO ON SOCIAL
Team Coco on Facebook / teamcoco
Team Coco on Twitter / teamcoco
Team Coco on Instagram / teamcoco
ABOUT CONAN ON TBS
Airing weeknights since 2010, CONAN on TBS is home to topical monologues, remote segments, celebrity interviews, musical performances and stand-up from the top comedians in the world. Watch highlights, outtakes and behind the scenes footage of Conan palling around with sidekick Andy Richter, tormenting Associate Producer Jordan Schlansky and playing the latest video games on Clueless Gamer.
ABOUT TEAM COCO
Team Coco is the KZbin home for all things Conan O’Brien and the Team Coco Podcast Network. Team Coco features over 25 years of comedy sketches, celebrity interviews and stand-up comedy sets from CONAN on TBS and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Literally! with Rob Lowe, Why Won’t You Date Me? with Nicole Byer, The Three Questions with Andy Richter, May I Elaborate? with JB Smoove and Scam Goddess with Laci Mosley.
Slash Gave Joe Perry Back His Prized Guitar | CONAN on TBS
/ teamcoco

[@Bosch1991]

"Slash just put his hat over the phone" Somehow I can't stop laughing when I imagined Slash actually did that in my head.

[@nickefgen9219]

Ya..... where's that ringing coming from.....lol

[@zzzroxyzzz]

yes lmao I totally saw it too

[@Allagi22]

Was a great joke, Conan is legendary.

[@tommyd7666]

Lmfao

[@arta6320]

NOT FUNNY!

[@54deluxe]

In 1988 I saw that guitar for sale at Dixie Guitars in Atlanta. The price was $10,000.00 and it was on hold. I asked Tut Campbell who was buying it and he said "the guitar from that new band Guns And Roses". I saw them (GNR) about a month later on the American Music Awards and Slash was playing that guitar.

[@yesto9676]

thats pretty cool

[@blearghbleorgh4663]

It's also a bunch of lies.

[@pungeon]

nope. i saw it at dixie guitars too. in a glass case by the register with a copy of "live bootleg" opened up beside it.

[@54deluxe]

You are correct Kevin.

[@Nikel87]

Well. You can buy a Reproduced Clapton "Blackie" for $20,000 here in Sweden. The original Blackie was sold for... $959,000.. So I guess it's not going for $ 10,000 ;)

[@TheFett79]

Moral of the Story: Slash is awesome.

[@gracegeek4678]

Slash is awesome because he made one of his heroes beg????????

[@TimMer1981]

Any idea what a 1959 LP is worth and how rare a good one is? Slash just wanted a little more time with his most beloved guitar, nothing more. It's practically like giving your child away.

[@SauceTheGold]

TimMer1981 it can go for like 400k

[@GeterPreen]

TimMer1981 slash has a COLLECTION of 59's. One of the biggest out there. Hook up a rock legend with his legendary axe. Stop holdin out.

[@leonkennedy9312]

I love these holier than thou types who act like they world give it back just like that of they owned one of their idols guitars

[@mccloysong]

A similar thing happened to me. I sold my first guitar to a college friend and 20 years later really wished I hadn't. We got in touch and he just gave it back to me. It isn't just a thing. It's loaded with the memories of the hours I spent on it as a teenager. So I totally get it, Joe.

[@danielcantu4035]

Happy you got it back

[@ledflaplin2001]

What kind of guitar was it?

[@mccloysong]

@@ledflaplin2001 It was a Japanese Strat, a Westminster. Still my #1 Strat even over my reall ones.

[@skyarubi]

@@mccloysong Japanese Strat is the best!

[@MikaHakkinen83]

These kind of stories make my day. Can you recommend the new MIJ Strats? Or the new American Performer series?

[@joeytosi]

I’ve met Slash and Duff on many occasions. They are both super cool down to earth dudes. Very nice and generous guys, both of them. Never pretentious. Always kind and authentic. Not surprised by Joe’s story at all.

[@PsychoMantis308]

Dude is super chill

[@markyncole]

Joe Perry is always the coolest guy in any room he's ever been in.

[@wavelength3278]

One of the prettiest old queens anyways.

[@wizardozz5129]

@@wavelength3278 what u trying to say?😂😂😅

[@MichaelGiordano777]

Wicked cool guy.

[@LageYouTube]

Except when Miles Davis walks to the room

[@Malbado12]

That’s wildly subjective, I bet you’d think so too how 5 years can past so fast.

[@Spedly]

Joe really downplays the fact that Slash is a fan of Aerosmith. He says in his book, he started playing guitar because of them, so Id say hes a bit more than a fan

[@bretttownsend6495]

Spedly He is a Aerosmith fan true but his go too band is the stones

[@itkojecockot]

yeah, but who isn't a fan of 70's Aerosmith....... easily one of the top bands of the decade......

[@MrTechselect]

I think it was also important to Slash. Watch his version. He was obsessed with that guitar to the point he remembered every scratch on it from an image kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3e3o2mbd86IbpY

[@Gentamoru]

He would sound stupid if he said something like that

[@Stephen-zo7ke]

Brett Townsend no its not. He has said many times Aerosmith were his fav band and reason he plays guitar. He has said loads the stones are greatest rock n roll band but when he was younger Aerosmith is his fav. When velvet revolver was asked by classic rock magazine to do an article on their fav artists slash picked Aerosmith. He isnt a fan of late 80s forward Aerosmith though.

[@musicalone9689]

Joe Perry was a huge influence on Slash, so I'm so glad Slash decided to do this. 😃✌

[@renee8642]

Way to go Slash. What a kind jester to do for a friend.

[@christopherXscum]

+Ryan Adkins Yes, it's not like he dressed up and entertained Joe Perry. I do like making up stories.

[@deadheroes7888]

+GJSJapan psycho killer run run away

[@smacman68]

jester?

[@anthonychesko6636]

Renee bone apple tea.

[@johngrepo9976]

Wow! Calling Slash a clown is kinda fucked up! Your mean..

[@fearview]

See November Rain video, the guitar Slash played in front of the church is the guitar Joe Perry was talkin' about

[@jeffsanders663]

Oh, ok Thanks, mate!

[@josephiladelphia8733]

@VAcreeper2000 he swallows it man

[@fearview]

hei i just know that guitar price is now 1 Million dollars .

[@ExtremeWays4Bourne]

Really? That isn't Slash's own LP? In the video?

[@fearview]

@@ExtremeWays4Bourne at the moment of video taken it was Slash guitar, Joe already asked him to buy back from him but Slash refused it

[@NowWhatRTheyUp2]

It brought tears to my eyes to watch this story. I had fallen on hard times and sold my 58 LPC triple pickup. The next time I see it, it's on the cover of a vintage guitar magazine. The good news is, my life & financial situation turned around. I'm 70, my last hit was in 2009 and my fingers work better than ever. I have a lot to be grateful for.

[@fearview]

Good luck for your future come sir

[@J.R_Guitar]

I am glad to hear that! Good luck ✌🏻

[@miked2445]

Good story. Note: that shit wouldn't have happened if Perry wasn't the down2earth cat that he is. It all comes back around.

[@TheBigDean18]

Yeah he said on Stern that he believes in Karma and doing things right. Before Slash gave him his guitar back, someone stole one of Slash's prized hats, and after he gave him the guitar, Slash found his hat and got it back.

[@miked2445]

Jonathan Dean fuckin righteous man.

[@TheBigDean18]

Mike D Yeah! Rock on! haha

[@fetB]

Jonathan Dean hmmm coincidence... i think not, LOL

[@idris09]

Amen brother. "Do unto others..." Cosmic.

[@freckly3624]

My Dad saw this exchange happen. He was a chef at Aerosmiths restaurant Mount Blue back in the day, where they had Joes 50th. He always talked about having to carry a guitar sized cake walking backwards out to Joe. Didn't know the guitar story until recently.

[@tyecook9630]

my hat's off to slash for returning Joe's beloved guitar...that makes him a bona fied class act in my book...

[@Powertuber1000]

I thought Slash was going to walk out and give it to him on Conan.

[@bozokarl]

That's what I thought too. I was really disappointed that it was just Joe Perry telling the story

[@Nirond]

it seen to me that Slash was really humble, and i would do the same Slash just gave his guitar back without question! perhaps Slash did not want to show, that's something that only a Humble man can do! see Slash wait for his birthday and gave to him as gift man that was really nice!

[@Powertuber1000]

Nirond Looking at this video again how can you be in a mega rock group during the 70's, selling 10's of millions of records and playing to sellout crowds and then broke when leaving the group in 1980, having to sell your guitar to buy Christmas presents???

[@chrisnichols2241]

If this was Ellen, then that would've happened

[@robotpizza]

That would have been epic!

[@qwertyzxcv123]

Slash has always been generous and humble and so is Perry. Its all about love, respect and music.

[@rudiarroyo-garcia3641]

This touched my heart. What a good guy.😊👌🎸

[@badaxxe5366]

+Rudy Arroyo-GarciaThis touched my heart. What a good guy. And his bank account. Too cool for that to happen Gives hope to the human race. Hey Slash I think you have my 1961 Les Paul Standard can I buy it back from you?

[@GoogleAccount-cj6gy]

1:19 - He said it right there; "one of my dealer friends." Being the drug user he was back then, I'm sure he sold it for Christmas presents. **LMAO**

[@jjsamuelgunn1136]

He needed some snow for Christmas

[@redpine8665]

Yes, that part didn't ring true. That guitar was sold for drug money. Not Christmas presents. He was a raging heroin addict.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

@@misterj9619 Except, in his case, he didn't need a guitar dealer. He had a heroin one.

[@markusvhane5087]

I love Joe Perry! I love Slash! And I love Conan! Awesome guys!

[@williamsanders2439]

Had the great fortune of seeing them both in concert. Good times.

[@colonelboston]

Call me biased, but I fucking love that Joe Perry still has his Boston accent.

[@georgeorwell126]

He is from Boston. What other accent would he have, genius?

[@aaronleverton4221]

@@georgeorwell126 Lots of celebs are from Boston, how many of them still sound like it?

[@toddlavigne6441]

@@georgeorwell126 Not everyone from Boston has an accent. Steven Tyler is from NYC yet he doesn't have the typical New Yorker accent. Brad Whitford is from Boston yet doesn't have a Boston accent.

[@robertodiaz9680]

Touching story, I've been a fan to both groups, and that guitar has been in very good hands.

[@DingusBobingus5555]

Huh...I think I have some new found respect for Mr. Slash. That's an awesome thing to do.

[@BillLancaster]

0

[@alphwinter3913]

There's a video of Slash paying deep respect to Rory Gallagher. He knew to pay homage to guitar talent who influenced him

[@mf5202]

I met Slash a while ago, when he (we) were not drunk or high. He's one articulate and nice guy. The fact he spoke so eloquently really surprised me. Never judge the book...

[@sxc5rhcp]

This guitar is probably worth now more than $1,000,000.00 just take into consideration the history behind it.

[@52gt]

It is worth what a collector will pay. It isn't worth a million as an instrument. If you want one , and they are great, you dint have to have one owned by a famous person. There is a very good possibility you can find one that sounds / plays better not owned by a celebrity and pay far less than a million . I held the Peter Green/ Gary Moore burst in my hands and a friend played it for a few songs. The reports I got back by a few that played it were not so good. And these were people that have played more bursts than most people.

[@52gt]

​@Ulysses432 Only if it worth a million to someone to have that specific guitar. s I said, I know someone that as had many many bursts pass through his hands and he played the Green/Moore burst which good sources say it also sold for a million some years ago. I held it but did not play it. My friend did. He was unpressed with its sound and playability. I own one and have been told many times by good players that have played many people. They tell me mine is on of the best. So you want a good one or a famous one. Here is mine being played by J D Simo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e16mkIKrrL5-pMk

[@uoyebut4757]

Walk This Way was a long way after hip hop had become mainstream. If anything, it marks a major downturn when big rap tunes started to become based on recycled hooks from almost forgotten songs.

[@johnjohnmcclane1818]

@@uoyebut4757 He's talking about the original Aerosmith song Walk This Way, from 1975.

[@toivonencresto]

@@52gt ‘sounds good’ can be so personal, because Greeny sounds of of This world and the only Bursts i can compare to it are Bloomfield’s, Knopfler’s ‘58 and Kossoff’s ‘59. Ps Slash never particularly liked Perry’s Burst.

[@bigcatdaddy76016]

It's a hard cold fact that musicians get attached to their instruments.....letting go of any of your "children" is a heart wrenching event to go through....wouldn't wish it on anybody.....Slash is now on the top rung of my ladder of favorite musicians.

[@imablazeuonfiya]

call me a loser all you want but i cried in joy hearing this story

[@waynesmith747]

+Jermie “Chand” Sheonarain ok,looser

[@imablazeuonfiya]

wayne smith thank you :)

[@waynesmith747]

just kidding of course,had to give you your request!!!

[@toddlavigne6441]

+Jermie “Chand” Sheonarain no way..what a story...Slash is an greta guy.

[@markyncole]

+wayne smith Learn how to spell before you call someone a "Looser"

[@nmysights0185]

“We’ve gotta get Slash some medical attention.” Ain’t the first time that’s been said.

[@cssmoney]

So awesome to hear stories like this between monster superstars.

[@turtleneckferret]

They are just men.

[@Mr6day]

I was give a guitar by a good friend that he made. It was beautiful. Years latter he fell on hard times and no longer had any guitars, so I gave him back the guitar he gave me. He was shocked and was so thankful. 6 months latter he died in his sleep from ?. The guitar went to his brother and I felt it was home, where it belonged.

[@scotty3034]

Years ago, my girlfriend at the time worked artist relations for Warner Brothers and she had Joe Perry's phone number written on a note on the kitchen table. So of course I called it. Somebody picks up....and a guy with thick Boston accent says...... "Check's in the mail" and they hung up. I'll never forget that.

[@MsJovi102]

Did you eventually get a cheque?

[@user-pv5ms2gr8h]

R

[@johngrepo9976]

Yup, time to dump the girl..

[@2000Betelgeuse]

I read his book, he is a bonafide family and all around good guy...who else can withstand the singer of the group with all due respect..

[@LetThereBeLoud]

+2000Betelgeuse There's two kinds of people in this world- Joe people, and Steven people.

[@cbh440]

+LetThereBeLoud. Joe most certainly doesn't paint a good picture of Tyler in his book. And that was before the nitwit decided to record a country album!

[@mikkiwhistler7769]

one of my dealer friends lol

[@TheClique86]

Yea, he kinda fell off that "Christmas bread" story pretty fast lol

[@TheClique86]

***** Uh huh, you keep telling yourself that...

[@TheClique86]

lol

[@malvavisco10]

John X Where's your sense of humor, crabby? They were pointing out the double entendre of "my dealer friend" when said by an aging rocker. If you think you have some brilliant insight by pointing out the obvious ("a *guitar* dealer"), you're a bit of a simp.

[@malvavisco10]

***** I'm a girl, idiot. Sorry that you're intimidated by your own lack of cleverness and intellect.

[@bthor76]

When GNR was new on the scene I liked their music but didn't like their image especially Slash. I remember a few pictures of Slash holding Jack Daniels bottles like he's drinking shots right out of the bottle. I said to myself what a waste, some long hair trying to look bad with a bottle. Then I heard him in a radio interview many years later and he came across as a genuine and well spoken person. It continues today. Of course I don't know him personally but he seems to be a good guy. Just goes to show you that you can't always judge a person by just looking at a few pictures of their show business image.

[@aussierule]

You shouldn't judge people on drug usage or alcohol drinking anyway. Chances are they're a better person than you. In fact Stevie Ray Vaughan was on many substances before he got clean and he was still the same genuine respectful Texan with or without drugs. One of the nicest people to have ever walked this planet. It's not "you can't always judge a person" it should be "you should never judge a person". Just think about it, do some self reflection and stop judging people because their lifestyle isn't exactly the same as yours.

[@jaymunday100]

That was no show business image.

[@SoloDallasII]

True, he overdosed multiple times, and at his worst drank a half gallon of vodka per day. In 2001, it caught up to him and he very nearly died from a weakened heart. The doc gave him weeks to live, and he just said, "no, I've got a tour to finish" and went right into physical therapy.

[@lindafletcher7876]

Chris A you say you shouldn't judge someone right off like that, but you just told the other commenter wasn't a good person and you don't even know them. SMH.

[@lindafletcher7876]

DnB Soldier yeah. Saves water. No shot glass to wash lol.

[@EnvixityXx363]

Much respect to Slash for doing that

[@jwarrior852]

Damn. That had to have been hard hard for Slash. As a fan you want memorabilia but, that legend is still alive and well. I hope Joe has it in his will to give it back should he leave us before Slash. BTW 2 of the chillest guitar heroes !!

[@contrazcarino2861]

Slash is the king of the guitar and giving that guitar should of made him feel really good to see it being played by its original owner

[@joeserin9593]

That made me tear up a little bit.

[@toddlavigne6441]

and Joe probably sold that guitar for 200 $$$, considering he was strung out and almost broke at the time.

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Slash, you just found another fan bro! (I was all along but this iced it) Class act Slash. Joe Perry ain't a slouch either.

[@taylortrash]

that's a nice story. gnr in their prime were untouchable.

[@curnwah11]

Appetite was (and still is) in a league of its own. Pure Gunners.

[@hawkwind8468]

man Slash is such a cool guy for doing that I really respect that and he is also an incredible talent

[@hudsonzzzz]

My uncle is friends with Joe. He really is the nicest rockstar

[@mrsx7944]

Seriously? Your uncle knows him. Is he as cool in person as he seems?

[@hudsonzzzz]

@@mrsx7944 my uncle is Dean Winters he is an actor and he's really cool. He told me that Joe opened up a guitar case backstage and there were 12 guns in it😎

[@toddlavigne6441]

@@hudsonzzzz Joe and Steven have always loved guns. read about their antics while recording Draw the Line in 1977. Guns everywhere.

[@MultiMackan98]

Wow man, 59 Les Pul!? Those are worth about 750 000 USD!

[@jtbnyc1480]

more like 175 grand but still a lot

[@Amishinoro]

J TBNYC Some of the '59 are actually worth some 750K USD, even 1Million.

[@alanking3577]

J TBNYC "175 grand" Those guitars can worth close to a million USD dude!

[@robertmantell6872]

So what does that make the Woodstock Strat worth? When I was in high school in the 90's there was a poster in Guitar World of it, Paul Allen had just bought it for $352,000 USD.

[@terrormonkey1]

Robert Mantell i got that poster man! lol!

[@hutchthehusky]

Joe Perry is my #1 favorite lead guitarist. always has and always will.

[@2002films]

Slash is a great guy and a amazing guitar player

[@jeanfranco1899]

Slash seems to be a great guy.

[@SuperEhima]

I fucking love SLASH. Tears of joy after watching this

[@kevanwillis4571]

I have been a driver for actors and musicians since 1992 and Slash is the coolest guy on the planet, as far as I'm concerned. Driven him on three different concerts. Sound.

[@dianebejarano7317]

I love Joe and Slash. Love that they are friends!

[@faroukkane6244]

Slash, guitar hero and gentleman.

[@senosab]

Slash is known as one of the kinder rock n roll celebs. I've heard other Slash stories where he's just being a good guy, especially to fans. Slash.

[@Slash18622]

Who is cutting onions in here? Stop it!

[@magaliflores8602]

Ich bins He is a really nice guy with such a huge heart, go slash!

[@Slash18622]

Magali Flores Well said! ;) Thanks for your comment!

[@JimTom.]

you cried over someone giving another person a guitar??? how pathetic

[@Slash18622]

You seem to be a pathetic person. That's it. If you can't see that wink with that. It's a sweet story and something different between those 'hating' everywhere.

[@JimTom.]

no just didnt get why you would say it about something like this with no emotional value to anyone other than Joe Perry

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

that was an awesome birthday gift. slash is a real cool dude.

[@moif]

This is a classic rock 'n roll story. Thanks for sharing!

[@ts4689]

Well, this is rock'n'roll. I think that Slash really knows what it means to a guitarist to sell his special guitar. This special guitar that makes it so easy and naturally to play. What a gesture from excellent guitarist to th other!

[@jiahongliu958]

These days creating original music's getting harder and harder, Joe Perry's so cool

[@toddlavigne6441]

No it isn't, it's just people are downloading really watered down pop music, half written by a computer telling what chord will work with what they just played. the creative process is missing

[@mikenodine6713]

Around 1985 give or take a year or two, that guitar was for sale for around $12k at Vintage Guitars in Smyrna GA, around the price of a inexpensive new car back then. They had sent word to Joe that they had it, but apparently he wasn't interested, he was probably too broke to buy it back. I don't know who they sold it to, but obviously it found it's way into Slash's collection. I wanted to just touch it, but they had it locked under glass to keep idiots like me from touching it. Like an old stray dog, it's nice to hear it finally made its way back home. :)

[@tfowers]

Slash has always been a class act. This solidifies it.

[@curtisreid9100]

Wow. Very cool. I had always wished that the Montrose / Moore scenario would of went down that way. Reconcilation before death end is important. Whilst no guitar was in the picture of a dear friend and I when we had a big time falling out over the course of a year and a half, we have recently made amends. What a great relief to know that I can call him up and talk until wee hours and I can be there for him. Now if only he gave me a 1959 Les Paul. About 25 years ago I had a student and dear friend walk into my lesson room, where I was teaching a student, and give me an old Les Paul. He just smiled and said to make sure I played it. Well I do to this day and in fact have had to upgrade some parts last year in order to get it just right again due to playing it! Peace, Curtis

[@ACERAMGAD]

Hahahah Slash put his hat over the phone!!!! That's cool!

[@OuterBankerHours]

See you on nov 19th in vegas joey...im a painter and saved since the announcement ..thank you guys so much for this. We know it is soul draining and soul feeding...im only 48 this year. You played our..(MY) emotions your entire life thank you and your "song remains the same". Your legend is secure. Relapse is part of recovery.

[@Officialjoeperry]

Hello super fan, I hope you’re fine and safe. Thanks for your comment and being a fan. Joe. ❤

[@musicisfree91]

Lol "We gotta get Slash some medical attention!" not the first time that's been said!

[@JMunn55]

It's ironic that Slash's heart is literally swollen and he has a pacemaker now so he doesn't die. Thank fuck for modern medicine, I don't know where I'd be without Slash

[@zanetaylor2173]

JMunn55 if i could like your comment more than once i would.

[@JMunn55]

Hahaha, thanks! Slash has made my life a lot better, heard Anastasia on the radio and I just had to get a Les Paul and learn it. That was 2 years ago and it's gone on from there!

[@zanetaylor2173]

Im the same. Ever since i heard paradise city when i was about 7 i just fell in llove with his music. Awesone guy.

[@JMunn55]

Awesome! Yeah, he's a nice guy

[@918kickinwing]

I like stories from rock stars like this where the crowd isn't laughing at every little thing. Almost patroninzing how easily amused the crowd is, but it was nice to see him captivate his audience.

[@arpeemac]

Slash is a cool, awesome person. Like who the hell would hate him?

[@sugarandsaltrestobar9327]

Axel?? Lol

[@allisonmcmahan1159]

awe i think it’s so sweet that some all of the rockstars have their numbers

[@m0num3ntal]

Slash is about as real as Santa claus

[@filonin2]

And giraffes.

[@zanetaylor2173]

Santa is real. duh. And don't diss slash dude. amazing guy, one of the most generous and inspirational people that i love to listen to and see what they do.

[@MutambaBrazil]

hahahahaha vunter slaush!

[@lukef752]

Is that a South Park reference

[@brockleinweber8596]

Vunter slaush

[@AntonioBarsanio]

Slash is one of those beautiful men in this world, a great friend indeed.

[@rafaelq.8506]

"hey, guys. we're all poor now. can we get back together and make 400 million dollars?" "ugh, i guess."

[@carolinecorman9788]

Two of my favorite guitar players.

[@arnielim]

Slash is so lovable

[@devodavis6747]

"Slash just... put his hat over the phone". Conan is freaking hilarious. Change my mind.

[@honour123]

KinderSlash comes every Chrismas and delivers toys for all the good boys and girls ;) Everyone hail KinderSlash!

[@MaxPower-om5ui]

Nice reference.

[@aerlial360]

The irony of Joe's statement about Slash's heart is that he had developed cardiomyopathy, a heart disease of enlargement of the heart, from years of heavy drinking/smoking/drugs, and was given between 6 days and six weeks to live. This was after he left Guns and was on the road with Snakepit. Miraculously, his heart healed after he left the hospital and changed his way of living (for a time). He still, as I understand it, has the built-in defibrillator in his chest.

[@cgavin1]

If only Kirk Hammett would give Greeny back to Greeny.

[@Dagger_323]

wozzlepop one can merely dream of such a thing...

[@ChristoFreeze]

Took him months to give it up and then has it delivered on his bday. So awesome

[@billwren5033]

I wish I had the kind of money to just give a 750,000 guitar away. props to slash

[@seecesar]

I LOOOOOOVE THIS STORY! I've watched this thing so many times. Slash is a special person.

[@Kenschannel1]

wow...you can really hear the boston in his voice

[@valvpolitics]

One of my favorite lead guitarists

[@romu7999]

Gutarist are always cool and nice not like singers lol.Slash, Brian May and Joe are my favorite.

[@AlbertoJorgeSoares]

Freddie was nice and was a singer...

[@romu7999]

Agree is my favorite singer. But guitarist are in general more cool ^^

[@jacobfrank3136]

romu7999 Robert plant is nice

[@ferrybeurskens]

romu7999 im really cool to :p

[@jimistheman9732]

Plant is a mega douche who ripped off dozens of songs and screwed Randy California's widow, widowed when Randy died saving his son from drowning, out of the significant money she is legitimately owed.

[@RestorationbyRob]

I like the way he talks it’s so cool and casual

[@adub1214]

ROCK AND ROLL LEGEND RIGHT HERE!!! JOE PERRY IS THE MAN haha

[@crazyfingersbruce]

Slash...More than just a killer Guitar player...a true rocker is one who gives n respects others as a person first!!! Cheers n God bless always!!!

[@judsonkr]

Man what a life that dude must have led.

[@randydogs61]

Now thats the mark of remembering where you came from. Saul , you did a very good thing, thanks for the music!!!!

[@MrLmao9]

So he is real..

[@MrTwatwaffle007]

For me joe perry is my hero on guitar. He's the one that made me want to play, even though I'm a metal head. But when I heard Aerosmiths version of train kept a rollin that was it. I remember asking my step father at age 15 " hey did they make any other songs? He just smiled and said" oh yes!!" Finally relived I put the rap down and wanted to be a rocker from then out. ( I went the dimebag , zack wylde route but owe it all to Joe perry)

[@billgibbons6925]

Duane Allman actually owned this 59 before he was killed. Joe's wife sold it to Eric Johnson and then Eric sold it to Slash.

[@JJMewett]

Really? If that is true then that is a helluva backstory

[@dashriprock5720]

One of the coolest guys in rock sits down and talks to the biggest nerd on tv

[@naobieeyendrembam1699]

His heart is so big , Idk how it fits in his chest . lol

[@RestorationbyRob]

He seems so nice and down to earth

[@MikeRoberts1964]

That is a wicked Boston accent....Guitah.

[@possumwilliams2940]

That says a lot about Slashes character 👍😎 brother. He wouldn't sell it because a gift from the heart means so much for him... his is 💓 is bigger than his ego and he will be blessed for it tenfold. God Bless you 👍✝️🙏😎 Slash!! You're the best and that is why you sir are awesome and loved around the world. Thanks brother, you're a class act !!!

[@TrueCanadian16143]

VINTER SLAUSH GIVES BACK! VINTER SLAUSH IS REAL!

[@Luffy456raftel]

how does that song go

[@250garbear]

A rich person giving another rich person a gift only rich people can afford. What a heartwarming story!

[@AFCofNYC]

I would rather starve than sell a 59 les paul

[@Dagger_323]

AFCofNYC a les paul is best enjoyed while alive, though... ;)

[@schoolofthepig6028]

Pathetic.

[@ScratchMeLickMe]

Slash's guitars were custom made....not from the Gibson factory.

[@corneliuscrewe8165]

They weren't quite as mysterious and mythical back then. They were just really good old guitars in those days.

[@michaelariola9084]

AFCofNYC unless you haven't had a hit of the yam in 24 hrs

[@WWTormentor]

I e never been a big GnR fan but After hearing this story I have to give respect to slash.

[@jorgemartinbg]

same Les Ppaul used in the November Rain video, wonder what it goes for?

[@Biggermack20]

Not the same one. Slash still has the Les Paul he recorded Appetite and the Illusion albums with.

[@jorgemartinbg]

Biggermack20 the guitar used on November rain in front of the church is Joe's guitar. Slash wrote it in his book.

[@utooberblooper]

Jorge Barreto easily a million

[@rustedhero888]

2:51 These are true words of wisdom. And somehow, even though he didn't know about it, Slash felt that guitar didn't belong to him anymore and that she needs to get back to her owner. He not only did the right thing but he did it real McCoy! These two dudes belong together. Being so active, I wish Slash would invite Joe, as a rhythm/lead guitarist for his next solo album. #JoePerry #Slash

[@CraigArndt]

If you make more than you'll ever spend, the music becomes more important than the money. If Joe Perry doesn't sound like Joe Perry, what good is that? Give credit to the giving and the humble to ask.

[@MahlonEdwards]

One of the coolest stories in rock,ever. And although it may have been slashed a bit,pretty sure we got the whole thing. Hats off to Slash !