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Slash Talks With 98.7 FM At The Viper Room
Darren Rose of 98.7 FM interviews Slash at the Viper Room during the 2010 Sunset Strip Music Festival. The ex Guns N’ Roses guitarist talked about picking up a guitar at 15, where his trademark top hat originated from, having no interest in politics, if he has any more collaborative albums in the works, and how they’re still trying to find a new Velvet Revolver singer. Watch the interview via YouTube below.
Slash PSA For Gibson Foundation Nashville Flood Relief
In the aftermath of the floods that have devastated Nashville and surrounding areas, Gibson Foundation has launched a campaign to aid the victims of this disaster. Watch a video featuring Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash talking about the Gibson Foundation and how to donate – via gibsonfoundation.org or by calling 1-800-444-2766 – below.
Slash’s Wife Perla Locked In The Bedroom
Slash checked in with his Facebook fans earlier today to relay news about his wife Perla. The Velvet Revolver guitarist writes:
My poor wife has been locked in the bedroom for hrs at our house. A locksmith had to climb in the window to let her out.
I was in the studio of course, unable to be of any assistance. Iiiii|; ),
I didn’t even know we had locks on the bedroom doors. U learn something new everyday.
Perla Hudson Gets Stood Up By Slash On Valentine’s Day
Slash’s wife Perla Hudson wasn’t too happy with the Velvet Revolver guitarist over the weekend, since she was getting stood up on Valentine’ Day. Perla told her Twitter followers (@PerlaFHudson):
Been stood up on vday. Got a hotel for vday and fu**er says he has to go back to the studio. I know music is first but wtf! What about romance
On route to. A titty bar
I’m spending vday giving bitches$ to see their titties
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Corey Taylor Did Demos With Velvet Revolver, But It Didn’t Work Out
Corey Taylor breaks his silence on what really happened when it comes to the rumor he’d join Velvet Revolver. “I had a meeting with those guys,” the Slipknot/Stone Sour singer told Altitude TV. “We did some demos together and it just didn’t work for whatever reason. It was just really cool. It was just one of those things where I got to jam with legends. It was cool. I still know those guys. I still hang out with them. I’ve got nothing but respect.”
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Slash Talks About Michael Jackson & DUIs
Slash commented on Michael Jackson while leaving Katsuya in Hollywood, California on Thursday (July 30). Asked what his greatest memory of the King of Pop was, the Velvet Revolver guitarist responded, “Just watching him work.” Slash, Perla and a female friend then made their way to Cinespace, where the couple made some controversial comments about DUIs. Watch Hollywood.tv footage below.
What Legacy Means To Duff McKagan
Rockerrazzi.com caught up with Duff McKagan’s Loaded, asking about music they’ve been listening to lately and what legacy means to Duff. “It means don’t fu** up the agreement of trust you have between you and your fans,” the ex-Guns N’ Roses/current Velvet Revolver bassist explained. “Legacy doesn’t mean how big of a fu**ing rock star are you or any of that stuff. It’s just how you portray the inspiration you get when you write songs and put it out and fans take it and give it back to you when you perform live.” Watch the brief interview below the cut. (more…)
Slash & Family Attend 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards
Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash, wife Perla Ferrar and their sons London Emilio and Cash Anthony attended the Nickelodeon 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards held at the UCLA Pauley Pavilion on Saturday (March 28) in Westwood, California.
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Duff McKagan Discusses Loaded, Velvet Revolver & Column
Duff McKagan spoke with Ryan Manno of Chicago’s Q101.1 FM at the Staples Center in Los Angeles last week ahead of the Grammy Awards. The Velvet Revolver bassist talked about being the financial columnist for Playboy to try to break down the complexities of the economy, his column at Seattle Weekly, his side project Loaded, looking for a replacement for Scott Weiland and having it down to a few guys, and the Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. Watch the interview via YouTube below.
Matt Sorum’s Grammy Picks
Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum offered his Grammy predictions on Wednesday night (February 4), suggesting Kings of Leon and Metallica deserve honors, as well as AC/DC, but he wasn't sure who was up for awards. As for a Scott Weiland replacement, Sorum said they have some people in mind, and they'll be announcing it likely in April with hopes to hit the road next summer. Watch the video below.[inline] [/inline]
