Slash talks making music and staying sober during the pandemic

[@christineadjei9143]

It's amazing how eloquently he speaks these days. Back in the day he was always high and drunk and most of his interviews were incoherent and hilarious 😂.Now he's an OG and sober, and his voice is so cool and he is still so mellow 🥰

[@CynthiaLBates]

Slash is mr.melloyellow

[@Joshdatant]

He’s actually usually very well spoken even back in the day when he was admittedly fucked up. Super smart guy

[@joves3407]

He was always pretty well-spoken, even back in his wild days, truth be told.

[@joves3407]

Incoherent? I can’t find a single interview to support that. Sure, there were plenty where he was clearly under the influence, but he has NEVER embarrassed himself ever. Not even close. The guy could clearly handle whatever he was on.

[@abick8725]

I forget which awards show it was…it seems like there were so many back in the day, but Slash and Duff came out completely inebriated to accept an award on behalf of the band and he kept uttering the f word on a live broadcast, which in turn started this rumor that he was the reason that delays were implemented on such live broadcasts, which I’ve since seen is not actually the case…but he was the reason they started using it more, from what I understand. Typical Slash back in the day…lol.

[@johnf1206]

Slash seems like such a solid dude! It's awesome to see him doing well

[@nienav4593]

He is really awesome! I got to meet him in '92 and he's really down to earth and genuine.

[@joves3407]

Slash is the most awesome, genuine guy. And just happens to be an absolute rock legend. God bless him for that… what an absolute champion!!

[@WWROABM]

Slash looks better now than he did in the 80s and 90s. He looks great. And sounds very attentive. Stay fit brotha!!

[@mauibuilder1239]

I swear Slash is one of the coolest dudes on the planet.

[@gregorydryden7865]

It is rare to find such humility and genuineness for such a high level celebrity. Steve Perry comes to mind as well lead singer for Journey,

[@Greenriver842]

Glad to see Slash doin' good, he's an OG

[@jrgenrisnes7519]

This is surely one of the better interviews with the man himself I`ve seen in a long while

[@Eden639]

Slash is not only the best guitarist he is also very down to earth, smart and has this energy of peace.

[@Fnelrbnef]

This guy is so real. Love him.

[@Debra-k1f]

He is ......and he loves cats❤

[@diogomachado5510]

Slash is just the greatest

[@e-zward9019]

I dont think slash understands how bad ass and iconic his music is , ill never forget the impact his music had on my entire generation , this dude is a rock GOD.

[@Woburn-RoxburyMedia]

It's always validating to see how articulate, coherent & focused the quintessential 80's Rocker's are in 2022 ! Keep in Rockin' & creative collaborations moving forward Slash/Company ~ !

[@tattoogypsy1970]

This generation of artist, love what we do. It will be this way until we are all gone. The generation of today took the soul out of music.

[@michaelcorcoran259]

@@tattoogypsy1970 ¹

[@ninman3330]

@@tattoogypsy1970 Lots of great musicians today. Don't let the radio fool you.

[@tattoogypsy1970]

@@ninman3330 I hear a lot of great stuff. I search for good musicians. You're absolutely right.

[@jbhalodia]

I have so much respect for him :)

[@metalworx4765]

Slash is a classy dude. Great guitarist! Friend of mine was an apprentice for the recording of AFD in the 80s, said he was the coolest one in the lineup.

[@pinoyhorrorstories3994]

Such a humble guy. Cool!

[@robertpavlicart1332]

Such a great guy....

[@sour_dsl804]

Saw Slash play a month ago in Richmond! It kicked major ass!!! Awesome interview 👍🏻

[@ZeroEntropy.]

I'll be honest, I was just curious to see how he's aged, I was not expecting him to be so lucid and articulate, I'm impressed!

[@nienav4593]

Bravo Slash! I'm finally on the sober train and it's such a blessing. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@glowbelle1662]

Respect. This Guy of all the others out there, is a true genius. his craftsmanship & consistency is unmatchable🙏

[@gregstimple8678]

Keep on Rocking Slash you are one of the best guitars in the world 🌎!

[@lomarsweed6604]

He's not a guitar. Guitars don't talk or play other guitars.

[@therevolution91]

@@lomarsweed6604 I am a 🎸. & I talk, too.

[@roxannemoser]

@@lomarsweed6604 I guess you've never heard the song Mindbender. Check it out. Slash IS a guitar. Don't ridicule someone. I'm sure you're not perfect. It makes you small-minded.

[@roxannemoser]

@@therevolution91 the real Mindbender! Look up the song. It was written for you.

[@lomarsweed6604]

@@roxannemoser Since when is stating a fact "ridicule?" Slash is a guitarist, I'm sorry that hurts your feelings.

[@Slash1066]

I saw him in the flesh on Saturday at the London gig they did as part of their 2022 tour, Slash did a proper hand stand at the end, balanced there any everything, i could not believe what i was seeing!

[@newukshooter2932]

did he balance on the hat? ;)

[@Slash1066]

@@newukshooter2932 The hat stayed on though, that thing must be bolted on there!

[@FirearmsGunGear]

@@Slash1066 ha!

[@mztweety1374]

Slash could have opened up a clothing store. His t shirts are 🔥

[@myauralfixation]

Really enjoyed this interview. Slash was obviously really at ease.

[@benthesaxguy13]

Wow what a great interview! The interviewer was very well prepared and attentive, and Slash is simply the best!

[@tomangelo5939]

I was 18 when "Appetite" was blowing up, and my sister was really into GnR. I liked their music, but found them kind of terrifying, especially after I read a Rolling Stone cover story in the fall of 1988. The main thing I remember is Slash being quoted as saying that if he didn't drink every day, his hands shook. At that time, I NEVER thought they would still be alive 35 years or whatever later. I'm so glad Slash and Duff got sober. And I didn't realize how eloquent Slash is, I'd never seen him in an interview before. Really enjoyed this, he seems like a good guy, and to still be that passionate about rock 'n' roll and guitar after everything he's been through is an inspiration.

[@RockyMountainHiThere]

If you're so inclined search youtube for slash sleepover or sleepover with slash something like that. I'm not sure if it's still here but, it was a great video and that was the first time I really heard him talk pretty much unscripted. He's never really been outspoken but, after he got sober when he talked you definitely listened.

[@serchizm]

Slash you lucky bastard, you. Ladies LOVE Slash they can’t get enough of ‘em!

[@roxannemoser]

Slash is just as beautiful, if not more beautiful than he was with Guns. It's nice hearing him sober, and he STILL is an amazing 🎸 player!

[@maryduarte3248]

Rockon slash is one of lucky ones because he is in my sons favorite bands from 80s hope he will see g nr soon or later thanks for sharing 👍

[@MrOctober44]

Great interview. Huge GNR fan. Loved the interview you did with Andy Summers as well. 😊

[@jfromstate8581]

Man what a guy ,

[@Sunny-wq9ue]

Perfect interview❤

[@Slash1066]

I wonder how many people realise that Slash is British, he was born in the UK and only moved to the US as a child

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

everyone from the usa besides native Americans are immigrants

[@f.i.l.d.e.p.s]

and almost step son of david bowie

[@tomwilkins15]

He may of been born there, but he’s 100% American

[@smadm2437]

​@@Therockfan30He named his son London as well 🤗 🇬🇧 Slash is a living God 🤟

[@Therockfan30]

@@smadm2437 And?? So many Americans have the name London. It’s not unusual.

[@terrimcghee6922]

I would love to hang out with him and go through his vinyl and cd”s and just talk music!

[@chechelafemme6497]

Omg SLASH! I don’t think u have any idea how cool you are! I’m born 1970 and I was a disco Diana Ross club type lol. However, in my older years I’ve gained and realized such an affinity for talented musicians. You and Axl Rose are the coolest ever and I just love your style and you Slash, how you branded yourself with your famous 🎩 hat. The slash hat. 🥰🎶🤩😎

[@k.k.rydersrockshotzshownte9406]

Great interview!!! Cute snake too

[@Vbnklll]

❤❤❤ slash

[@johanragnarsson9310]

Great interview

[@f.i.l.d.e.p.s]

great interviewer

[@realcomm192]

2020 was a GOOD YEAR

[@LibraLuvStyle]

💋 I love this guy🎸

[@monyavanderburg-hall]

The movie that Charlie Theron, and Keanu Reeves had November Rain, and I think maybe two more of Guns and Roses songs. November Rain was one of them. Very good Movie. I think everyone ran to get the album. CD.

[@ArmedSuperstar]

The best

[@BetoAzamar]

Excellent interview. Nice little snake.

[@beatagryglak2637]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ForesttLight]

In the end i saw the snake on her hand 😂

[@1000mg.]

I bought the cassette of "4", and the shipping was more than 1/2 the price of the tape.

[@rorycalhoun1126]

SLASH!!!!!!

[@rayfabris2512]

my methadone counselor she loves gun n roses🌹

[@Za-One]

0:45 my grandmother died of cancer in 2020, that year definitely sucked

[@jasongnrfan7374]

There is no new Gnr album coming

[@lenolsen9536]

Let Todd sing a couple songs on the next album.

[@len3169]

I agree!!!

[@candidreamy9685]

🥰🥰🥰

[@ramrai5783]

slash 😳

[@kristen8101]

I like this interview, but I’m pretty sure he doesn’t care if Avril Lavigne did a parody of November Rain.

[@sour_dsl804]

RNFNR!

[@therevolution91]

Slash actually is related to… Benjamin Button 😳 😂 🤟

[@roxannemoser]

Agreed.

[@joshburns6625]

Respectfully speaking, you're delusional. Slash is showing his age. You can't live his lifestyle and expect to look the same all your life.

[@TomH-jt7bx]

Sla “all things considered” sh

[@Kylersinjin]

Hiring The Cult to open was kind of a hey sorry we stole your drummer kind of thing lol

[@mariokolar8407]

He is snake by chinese horoscope, so maybe that' s why he likes snakes.😺

[@lukebell7131]

Pandemic prob woulda got him straight lol

[@Io-Io-Io]

Work out, Slash. Get high on your own supply. Honor what nature gave you, don't destroy it.

[@roxannemoser]

Where does he talk about getting high? He's been clean 16 years.

[@johnulcer]

Slash must be on TRT. No judgment, he looks good. But his arms are like 5x the size they were in his youth.

[@redfloyd69]

What is TRT?

[@johnulcer]

@@redfloyd69 testosterone replacement therapy. Popular in Hollywood these days.

[@DanMasterBlaster]

Saw him play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Sat 2nd July. Everyone knows he is one of the greatest guitarists of all time but everyone was just mesmerised and blown away. It was like was and listening to god play guitar. He did many solos and carried Axl Rose who lost his vocals mid way through for a bit and no one cared because Slash carried him. Slash was so professional, standing far out on stage and getting wet from the rain but did a virtuoso whilst Axl went back stage to fix his voice with some throat medicine. Everyone wad so amazed. We could see his bulging muscles and veins and it occurred to my it is probably from such intense guitar playing. The way he plays is like intense muscle training.

[@johnulcer]

@@DanMasterBlaster heck yeah! I've got some front row recordings from one of his recent solo shows uploaded to my channel if you want to take a look - I've seen gnr front row as well but witnessing slash up close in a club from a few feet away was MINDBLOWING and I still get chills thinking about it. Glad you had a fun time at the show last night. 😎 There's really nothing comparable. Even though Axl had throat issues you may have gotten a blessing in disguise - his normal singing lately has been pretty poor, but I watched some videos from yesterday and actually think he sounds better now with the low register voice.

[@Slash1066]

@@DanMasterBlaster I was there! It was awesome, Slash got such a cheer from the crowd, I was right at the back in the grandstand so it was hard to see the rain, but Slash did look wet, makes sense now! Shame about Axl's voice but it was still such a special event, just to be in direct line of sight with the guitar god that is slash!

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Love Slash and his playing but not buying his music considering his political leanings that are same as GNRs. He’s become like Axel and Duff getting radical and his politics are seeping into his music. It doesn’t matter to him he’s rich.

[@kellyketch6391]

What??

[@1000mg.]

Guitar music appeals to older people, cuz people's tastes now do not need guitar.

[@arthurkitchen8896]

Sober? Lame

[@MrOctober44]

Lol

[@therevolution91]

I am sober. I take Fentanyl now.

[@roxannemoser]

He has an internal defibrillator. He can't use anymore.

[@avax369]

I mean if it’s either sober or dead I’d prefer sober

[@Bfg-yi2id]

Slash was a hardcore heroin addict/alcoholic (like half a gallon of vodka a day) and probably would be dead by now if he didn’t get sober