Guitar Legends: Slash – the cat in the hat who saved hard rock guitar from itself

As he turns 55, it’s hats off to Guns N’ Roses’ Les Paul maestro Slash who’s been at the heart of hard rock for over 30 years. His guitar style is traditional but also unique, drawing on a wealth of soloing ideas and swaggering riffs. Here’s his essential gear and best tracks.

A Danelectro Guitar Signed by Paul Weller and his band - JHS

Guitar Legends: Slash – the cat in the hat who saved hard rock

Tommy Shaw - Taylor Guitars

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Slash: Technique can become the main aspiration, but for me, it's

Guitar Legends: Slash – the cat in the hat who saved hard rock

Slash: An Intimate Portrait by Bienstock, Richard

How does Slash play so effortlessly? - Quora

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