Slash’s new gig (not really)

Recently Slash sat in on a few shows with Black Eyed Peas sexy singer Fergie.  He commented that his gigs with her are the only way you’ll here him right now.  Rumors of a full fledged GnR reunion were squashed by  both Slash and Axl and with no front man for Velvet Revolver I guess this will have to do.

I’ve always dug Slash.  He was a breath of fresh air in the late eighties when the guitar world was shred happy.  He brought the nasty bluesy don’t give a damn attitude back to a guitar scene full of lighting licks and big hair.  I think he has a universal appeal that makes him the perfect ambassador for rock guitar.

He has recorded or sat in with a multitude of musicians. I think this latest jaunt with Fergie is smart.  Although a legendary figure in the guitar world, he is still keeping himself current and relevant by befriending and jamming with one of today’s top pop stars.  A sell out?  Not in my opinion.  Just a well versed guitar player who loves to mix it up.

 

Scott