Slash is best known as the lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses, a band that achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s.
Born in London, Slash moved to Los Angeles at the age of six and was raised by his father and grandparents after his parents separated.
He joined Guns N' Roses in 1985, quickly becoming a key figure in the band's rise to fame with hits like "Sweet Child o' Mine."
Biography
Early Life
Saul Hudson, known professionally as Slash, was born on July 23, 1965, in Hampstead, London. He spent his early years in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, before moving to Los Angeles at the age of six. Raised by his father, Anthony Hudson, an English artist, and his mother, Ola J. Hudson, an African-American fashion designer, Slash's mixed heritage has influenced his identity as a musician. He was given the nickname "Slash" by actor Seymour Cassel due to his energetic nature. Despite a challenging childhood marked by his parents' separation, Slash developed a passion for music early on, often accompanying his mother to work where he met various film and music stars.
Career
Slash's musical journey began in 1981 when he joined his first band, Tidus Sloan. He later formed Road Crew with childhood friend Steven Adler, but the band disbanded due to difficulties in finding a singer. In 1985, he joined Guns N' Roses, alongside Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler, and quickly rose to fame with the band, achieving worldwide success in the late 1980s. Known for his distinctive guitar style, Slash has been recognized as one of the greatest guitarists in history. His discography includes notable albums such as "Slash," "Orgy of the Damned," and several live recordings, showcasing his versatility across genres like hard rock, blues rock, and glam metal.
Personal Life
Slash holds dual citizenship in the UK and the US, having lived in Los Angeles since 1971. He faced significant health challenges, including a diagnosis of cardiomyopathy in 2001, which he overcame through rehabilitation and lifestyle changes. Since 2006, he has maintained sobriety, attributing his recovery to his then-wife, Perla Ferrar. Despite his success, Slash's relationship with Axl Rose has been tumultuous, marked by public disputes and attempts at reconciliation. He remains a prominent figure in rock music, continuing to influence new generations of musicians.
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Discography
Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival2025
- 1.Intro0:43
- 2.Parchman Farm Blues3:41
- 3.Killing Floor4:36
- 4.Born Under a Bad Sign5:36
- 5.Oh Well5:54
- 6.Big Legged Woman5:53
- 7.Key to the Highway5:26
- 8.Papa Was a Rollin' Stone9:50
- 9.Stormy Monday9:58
- 10.The Pusher7:10
- 11.Metal Chestnut4:57
- 12.Crossroads6:18
- 13.Stone Free11:16
- 14.It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry6:06
- 15.Shake Your Money Maker7:20
- 16.DVD (intro)
- 17.Documentary Section I
- 18.Concert (intro)
- 19.Parchman Farm Blues
- 20.Killing Floor
- 21.Documentary Section II
- 22.Born Under a Bad Sign
- 23.Oh Well
- 24.Big Legged Woman
- 25.Documentary Section III
- 26.Key to the Highway
- 27.Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
- 28.Stormy Monday
- 29.Documentary Section IV
- 30.The Pusher
- 31.Metal Chestnut
- 32.Crossroads
- 33.Documentary Section V
- 34.Stone Free
- 35.It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry
- 36.Shake Your Money Maker
- 37.Credits
Orgy of the Damned2024
- 1.The Pusher7:08
- 2.Crossroads5:35
- 3.Hoochie Coochie Man6:43
- 4.Oh Well4:34
- 5.Key to the Highway5:09
- 6.Awful Dream5:32
- 7.Born Under a Bad Sign5:01
- 8.Papa Was a Rolling Stone7:52
- 9.Killing Floor4:19
- 10.Living for the City6:52
- 11.Stormy Monday7:58
- 12.Metal Chestnut3:02
Universal Monsters2018
- 1.We Belong Dead4:50
- 2.The Danse of the Dead4:24
- 3.The Final Scare1:52
- 4.Universal Monsters Rising3:35
- 5.The Collection Room/Dracula’s Lair2:48
- 6.Monsters, Maniacs, and Madmen (Universal Monsters Maze medley)5:10
- 7.Sweet Licks (Music From Clowns 3D)4:01
Nothing Left to Fear (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)2013
- 1.The Road to Stull2:28
- 2.Cold Welcome1:25
- 3.Lamb's Blood3:44
- 4.One Choice, Two Fates1:46
- 5.A Prayer1:48
- 6.Dark Dreams1:02
- 7.Sermon2:11
- 8.The Tooth0:50
- 9.Retrieval1:07
- 10.Silent Secrets4:04
- 11.Pain and Premonition, Pt. 11:15
- 12.Pain and Premonition, Pt. 22:24
- 13.Observations0:25
- 14.The Secret Tower5:37
- 15.Do Your Part1:21
- 16.Don't Forget0:13
- 17.A Flash and a Feeling0:45
- 18.Abduction1:03
- 19.Bleeding In6:02
- 20.Urgency1:00
- 21.Have Faith2:34
- 22.The Decline2:18
- 23.Trauma1:54
- 24.The Blood Lust2:49
- 25.Our Broken Home3:12
- 26.Revelations3:20
- 27.No Safety in Numbers2:37
- 28.Childhood's End3:08
- 29.The Fear1:31
- 30.The Perfect Circle6:20
- 31.Nothing Left to Fear6:59
- 32.Welcome to Stull3:41
Made in Stoke 24/7/112011
- 1.Been There Lately4:35
- 2.Nightrain5:02
- 3.Ghost3:43
- 4.Mean Bone4:02
- 5.Back From Cali3:36
- 6.Rocket Queen9:21
- 7.Civil War8:06
- 8.Nothing to Say7:28
- 9.Starlight5:46
- 10.Promise4:00
- 11.Doctor Alibi3:45
- 12.Speed Parade3:58
- 13.Watch This3:40
- 14.Beggars & Hangers On6:30
- 15.Patience5:46
- 16.Godfather Solo10:31
- 17.Sweet Child o’ Mine6:29
- 18.Slither7:34
- 19.By the Sword4:36
- 20.Mr. Brownstone4:41
- 21.Paradise City9:13
Live In North America Aug-Sept 2010: 09/14/2010 Terminal 5, New York, NY2010
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Live in Manchester2010
- 1.Ghost4:37
- 2.Mean Bone4:06
- 3.Nightrain5:34
- 4.Dirty Little Thing4:59
- 5.Back From Cali4:02
- 6.Beggars & Hangers-On6:56
- 7.Civil War8:16
- 8.Rocket Queen6:45
- 9.Fall to Pieces4:58
- 10.Sucker Train Blues5:58
- 11.Nothing to Say7:50
- 12.Starlight6:00
- 13.Watch This4:09
- 14.Godfather10:46
- 15.Sweet Child o' Mine6:45
- 16.Rise Today4:12
- 17.Slither10:23
- 18.Communication Breakdown3:38
- 19.Paradise City10:48
Live in Australia, August 20102010
- 1.Ghost4:51
- 2.Mean Bone4:03
- 3.Nightrain5:20
- 4.Sucker Train Blues5:31
- 5.Interlude0:46
- 6.Back From Cali3:45
- 7.Beggars & Hangers6:52
- 8.Civil War8:01
- 9.Rocket Queen6:26
- 10.Fall to Pieces5:05
- 11.Dirty Little Thing4:09
- 12.Nothing to Say7:43
- 13.Starlight6:03
- 14.Slash's Improv. Part 13:52
- 15.Slash's Improv. Part 215:26
- 16.Slash's Improv. Part 30:56
- 17.Sweet Child o' Mine6:37
- 18.Rise Today4:09
- 19.Slither10:20
- 20.By the Sword5:50
- 21.Nice Boys5:32
- 22.Paradise City10:23
Slash2010
- 1.Ghost3:35
- 2.Crucify the Dead4:04
- 3.Beautiful Dangerous4:38
- 4.Back From Cali3:36
- 5.Promise4:40
- 6.By the Sword4:51
- 7.Gotten5:02
- 8.Doctor Alibi3:09
- 9.Watch This3:47
- 10.I Hold On4:16
- 11.Nothing to Say5:26
- 12.Starlight5:26
- 13.Saint Is a Sinner Too3:27
- 14.We’re All Gonna Die4:33
- 15.Sahara3:58
21 Forever2023
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Maybe It’s Time2020
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Where Do I Begin? (Theme From Love Story)2020
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STORM RIDERS2015
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Lock ’n’ Load2013
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Here’s to Us2013
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Beautiful Dangerous2011
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My Generation Remix2010
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By the Sword2010
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Beautiful Dangerous / Mother Maria2010
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Sahara2009
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Fix1997
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Obsession1996
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Spotify Sessions2014
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iTunes Session2010
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Crazy
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Label
- Record label
- Eagle Rock Entertainment
- Record label
- Geffen Records
- Record label
- RCA Records
- Record label
- Roadrunner Records
- Record label
- EMI
Achievements
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Influenced by
Groups
- Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspiratorsguitar, original · 2010current
- Guns N’ Roseselectric guitar · 2016current
- GAKcurrent
- Kings of Chaoscurrent
- Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroescurrent
- Road Crewcurrent
- Smith & Watt Steakhousecurrent
- The Drunk Fuxcurrent
- The Ronnie Wood Bandcurrent
- Tidus Sloancurrent
- Guns N’ Roseselectric guitar · 1985–1996
- Slash’s Snakepitelectric guitar, original · 1994–1995
- Slash’s Blues Ballelectric guitar, original · 1996–1998
- Slash’s Snakepitbackground vocals, guitar · 1998–2002
- Velvet Revolverelectric guitar, original · 2002–2012
Played together with
Axl RoseGuns N’ Roses · 1985 · lead vocals, original
Brian CarrollGuns N’ Roses · 2000–2004 · electric guitar- Brian TichySlash’s Snakepit · 1995–1995 · drums (drum set)
- Bryan “Brain” MantiaGuns N’ Roses · 2001–2006 · drums (drum set)
- Chris PitmanGuns N’ Roses · 1998–2016
- Dave KushnerVelvet Revolver · electric guitar, original
Dizzy ReedGuns N’ Roses · 1990 · keyboard
DJ AshbaGuns N’ Roses · 2009–2015 · background vocals, guitar
Duff McKaganGuns N’ Roses · 1985–1997 · electric bass guitar- Duff McKaganGuns N’ Roses · 2016 · electric bass guitar
- Duff McKaganVelvet Revolver · 2002–2012 · electric bass guitar, original
- Eric DoverSlash’s Snakepit · 1994–1995 · lead vocals
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Also known as: Saul Hudson
Saul Hudson, known professionally as Slash, is a British and American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success beginning in the late 1980s. He has received critical acclaim and is considered one of the greatest guitarists in history.
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