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Slash(I)

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Saul Hudson, mainly known as Slash, was born on July 23, 1965, and was raised in Stoke-on-Trent. Both his parents worked in the entertainment business, his mother being a clothing designer (she did some of David Bowie's costumes) and his father being an art director for a record company. When Slash was 11 he moved with his mother to Los Angeles, leaving his father behind in England, although he eventually joined them in L.A. years later. Slash became sort of an outsider at school since he didn't really fit in with other kids. In the mid 70s his parents separated and Slash moved in with his grandmother. During this time Slash got interested in BMX riding, and went on to win several awards and money in competitions.

When he was 15 he got his first guitar, and his schoolwork started to go downhill as he skipped class to sit playing guitar all day. Slash eventually got so tired of school that he dropped out in 11th grade. As he lived in Los Angeles, a city flourishing with new, young rock bands, he quickly got in touch with people to jam with. After meeting Steven Adler the two of them formed a band called Road Crew. Then he met Izzy Stradlin who played in a band with Axl Rose, and after hearing Axl sing live, he was set on getting him in his band. Soon a bass player answered one of Slash's ads in the paper, and Slash (guitar), Steven (drums), Izzy (guitar), Axl (vocals) and Duff McKagan (bass) formed Guns N' Roses in 1986. Soon enough, GNR were known across the globe as the new rock n' roll sensation. Album sales went sky high and the band was having a blast on their world tours, and during this time Slash worked with artists like Michael Jackson on the Dangerous album and Lenny Kravitz, just to name two. But after the Use Your Illusion tour, GNR decided to take a break. Slash however, needed to play music and so he formed his own band Slash's Snakepit. With the success of this bands album It's Five O'Clock Somewhere (1995), Slash told the public that Slash's Snakepit would be back again. During this time Slash and Axl were having some heated arguments about Guns N' Roses and what would happen next. Guns N' Roses as we knew them then, was terminated by the result as Slash decided to leave the band, handing all rights of the band name over to Axl.

After this Slash did a few gigs here and there, formed a band called Blues Ball who played blues covers, and even brought back Slash's Snakepit as he said he would, although they didn't last very long this time either. In 2000, Slash met Perla Ferrar and on October 15, 2001, married her. It's not surprising that he wore black leather pants, a white shirt and his faithful black leather jacket to the wedding! His new status as a married man didn't slow him down, though. In 2003, Velvet Revolver was formed by the former members of Guns N' Roses; Slash, Duff and Matt (who replaced Steven in 1990), Scott Weiland (vocals) from Stone Temple Pilots and Dave Kushner (guitar) from Wasted Youth. Velvet Revolver's debut album Contraband (2004) was long-awaited and sold incredibly well. They are now going to show up on the second Live Aid concert along with many other huge artists, which will be held in London. Velvet Revolver's plans to become a rock band of great magnitude are definitely in the works, and Slash himself has earned his title as one of the greatest rock n' roll guitar players in history.
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Slash in Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
Michael Jackson and Slash in 1995 MTV Video Music Awards (1995)
Slash in Conan (2010)
Conan O'Brien and Slash in Conan (2010)
Slash in Conan (2010)
Slash in Conan (2010)
Slash in Conan (2010)
Jeff Bridges, Conan O'Brien, and Slash in Conan (2010)
Todd Kerns, Slash, Myles Kennedy, and The Conspirators in Conan (2010)
Slash in American Idol (2002)
Ryan Seacrest and Slash in American Idol (2002)
Slash, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, and Danny Gokey in American Idol (2002)

Known for

Hulk (2003)
Hulk
5.6
  • Soundtrack("Set Me Free")
  • 2003
Charlize Theron, Mark Wahlberg, Seth Green, Edward Norton, Jason Statham, Yasiin Bey, and Franky G in The Italian Job (2003)
The Italian Job
7.0
  • Soundtrack("Money")
  • 2003
Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis, Chris Evans, and Ioan Gruffudd in Fantastic Four (2005)
Fantastic Four
5.7
  • Soundtrack("Come On, Come In")
  • 2005
Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Michelle Burke in Coneheads (1993)
Coneheads
5.4
  • Soundtrack("Magic Carpet Ride")
  • 1993

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Actor

  • Rise: The Artist Within (2020)
    Rise: The Artist Within
  • TC Wrestling Vámonos a la Lopez.!!!! (2020)
    TC Wrestling Vámonos a la Lopez.!!!!
  • Henry Rollins in Gutterdammerung (2016)
    Gutterdammerung
  • NAMM/TEC Les Paul Award Tribute Honoring Slash
  • Anger Management (2012)
    Anger Management
  • Alice Cooper and Ronnie Wood in The Ronnie Wood Show (2012)
    The Ronnie Wood Show
  • Potus (2012)
    Potus
  • Osbournes Reloaded (2009)
    Osbournes Reloaded
  • Metalocalypse (2006)
    Metalocalypse
    • (voice)
  • Guns N' Roses: Bad Apples
  • Velvet Revolver: Get Out the Door (2008)
    Velvet Revolver: Get Out the Door
  • Book Chat
  • Derek Sherinian Ft. Billy Idol and Slash: In the Summertime (2007)
    Derek Sherinian Ft. Billy Idol and Slash: In the Summertime
  • Velvet Revolver: The Last Fight (2007)
    Velvet Revolver: The Last Fight
  • Velvet Revolver: She Builds Quick Machines (2007)
    Velvet Revolver: She Builds Quick Machines

Composer

  • The Breach (2022)
    The Breach
  • Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe Feat. Slash: Storm Riders
  • Nothing Left to Fear (2013)
    Nothing Left to Fear
  • Russell Brand in Brand X with Russell Brand (2012)
    Brand X with Russell Brand
  • This Is Not a Movie (2011)
    This Is Not a Movie
    • (original score music)
  • Sheryl Crow: Sweet Child o' Mine (1999)
    Sheryl Crow: Sweet Child o' Mine
  • Guns N' Roses: Estranged - Part IV of the Trilogy!!! (1994)
    Guns N' Roses: Estranged - Part IV of the Trilogy!!!
  • Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part II - November Rain (1993)
    Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part II - November Rain
  • Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part I - Don't Cry (1993)
    Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part I - Don't Cry
  • Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion II (1992)
    Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion II
  • Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I (1992)
    Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I
  • Guns N' Roses: Mr. Brownstone (1991)
    Guns N' Roses: Mr. Brownstone
  • Guns N' Roses: Civil War (1990)
    Guns N' Roses: Civil War
  • Guns N' Roses: Paradise City (1988)
    Guns N' Roses: Paradise City
  • Guns N' Roses: Sweet Child O' Mine (1988)
    Guns N' Roses: Sweet Child O' Mine

Music Department

  • Angry Birds Toons (2013)
    Angry Birds Toons
  • Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler (2008)
    The Wrestler
  • Jamie Foxx in Ray (2004)
    Ray
    • (as Saul Hudson, uncredited)
  • Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez in Rated X (2000)
    Rated X
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (1995)
    Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
  • Guns N' Roses: Live and Let Die (1991)
    Guns N' Roses: Live and Let Die
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Black or White (1991)
    Michael Jackson: Black or White
  • Guns N' Roses: Don't Cry (1991)
    Guns N' Roses: Don't Cry
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
    Terminator 2: Judgment Day
  • Guns N' Roses in Guns N' Roses: It's So Easy (1989)
    Guns N' Roses: It's So Easy
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'It's So Easy and Other Lies': Mike McCready and Others
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'It's So Easy and Other Lies': Mike McCready and Others
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Trailer 2:32
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
It's So Easy and Other Lies
Trailer 1:58
It's So Easy and Other Lies
Steven Tyler: Out on a Limb
Trailer 2:13
Steven Tyler: Out on a Limb
Haunters: The Art of the Scare
Trailer 2:14
Haunters: The Art of the Scare
Sunset Strip
Trailer 2:01
Sunset Strip
Rock Prophecies
Trailer 2:32
Rock Prophecies
Rock Prophecies
Trailer 2:32
Rock Prophecies
STEVEN TYLER: OUT ON A LIMB
Trailer 2:10
STEVEN TYLER: OUT ON A LIMB
IT'S SO EASY AND OTHER LIES Official Trailer
Trailer 1:58
IT'S SO EASY AND OTHER LIES Official Trailer

Personal details

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    • July 23, 1965
    • Hampstead, London, England, UK
    • Perla FerrarOctober 15, 2001 - present (filed for divorce, 2 children)
    • Ola Hudson
  • Other works
    Album: Played on Carole King's live album "Carole King In Concert" (songs "Hold Out For Love" and "Locomotion")
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    • 1 Print Biography
    • 4 Interviews
    • 7 Articles
    • 4 Pictorials
    • 6 Magazine Cover Photos

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    He quit smoking in 2009 following his mother's death from cancer.
  • Quotes
    Sex and drugs go hand in hand when you're a rock 'n' roll musician. If I were a violinist, it might be a different matter.
    • Long curly hair, partly covering his face

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