I am a marvellous new piece of work dedicated to one Saul Hudson, better known as Slash. A human cartoon of hair, super-strength cigarettes and the rock world's most famous top hat, Slash is one of the most iconic guitarists in recent memory. Although born in Stoke-on-Trent, this one-off guitarist came to prominence through the debauchery and stellar chart success of the American west coast's Guns N' Roses; Slash's highly productive but volatile relationship with lead singer Axl Rose led to a perhaps inevitable split in the mid-90s.
Moving on first to his own Snakepit project, then a blues band, then on to a career as one of the world's most sought after soloists, Slash's profile has finally returned to its highest peak with the formation of the outrageous and hugely successful Velvet Revolver, a super-group of rock stars that lives life as hard as his former band-mates ever did.
His story is inevitably one of massive rock and roll excess, exhausting and famous live shows, fiery confrontations with other musicians but also of incredible discipline, a unique natural musical gift and, of course - through "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Paradise City" to name but a few - the creation of some of rock music's most legendary songs. This book is out now on INDEPENDENT MUSIC PRESS.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
“Paul Stenning’s story delves into the background of Slash’s family roots and beyond covering the rise to world wide fame, countless tour stories and friction between band members, alcoholism and hoards of groupies. It’s all in here and makes a compelling read.
Stenning reveals facts about the most mysterious caner of rocks history you may not have known before. Did you know that Slash was born in Hampstead, grew up in Stoke-On-Trent and then moved to Los Angeles? Owned over 180 snakes? That the Editor of Crossfire’s best buddy was in line for the Velvet Revolver vocal job? There are plenty more facts in here that you will if you pick up this 200 page thriller.
We all need a pick me up now and then and this book is one of those you will not put down after the first page. Pick one up today.â€
Chuck Bangers, Sept 4th 2007
www.caughtinthecrossfire.com “I found this utterly captivating. It is VERY easy to read and I have now read it twice. The author goes into a lot of detail on Slash's early life as well as every band he has ever been in. Particularly welcome is the long passage on Slash's Snakepit, this is a first! Yeah sure the official biog is due soon, but what will that leave out? This leaves no stone unturned and is simply the best rock biog i have read since THE DIRT!†“Well written, and an easy read, which does look at the relationships that have had an impact on Slash's life, from another perspective. It's not a biography in the classic sense, rather a commentary and review.†“This would be a very good and cheap way for anyone who knows very little about the great man to gain some knowledge and history of both him and his bands both past and present.â€
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REVIEW of the book!
A very complimentary review of the Slash biography appears here:http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/medium/books/4643 Posted by Slash Biography! on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:04:00 PST