In 2011 he wrote and featured on kick it Up a Notch, the end credit song for The Disney Channel Original Movie Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension. (Kick It Up a Notch Songfacts). He has written a self titled autobiography which was put to print in 2007.
Slash joined his first band, Tidus Sloan, in 1981. In 1983, he formed the band Road Crew—named for the Motörhead song "(We Are) The Road Crew"—with his childhood friend Steven Adler, who by then had learned to play drums. He placed an advertisement in a newspaper looking for a bassist, and received a response from Duff McKagan. They auditioned a number of singers, including one-time Black Flag vocalist Ron Reyes, and worked on material that included the main riff of what would become the Guns N' Roses song "Rocket Queen." Slash disbanded the group the following year due to them not being able to find a singer, as well as Adler's lack of work ethic compared to himself and McKagan. He, along with Adler, then joined a local band known as Hollywood Rose, which featured singer Axl Rose and guitarist Izzy Stradlin. Following his time with Hollywood Rose, Slash played in a band called Black Sheep and unsuccessfully auditioned for Poison, a glam metal band that he would later openly deride.
In June 1985, Slash was asked by Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin to join the newly founded Guns "N' Roses. Duff McKagan and Steven Adler completed the line-up. They played nightclubs—such as the Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy, and The Troubadour—and opened for larger acts throughout 1985 and 1986. It was during this period that the band wrote most of its classic material, including "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child o' Mine," and "Paradise City," As a result of their rowdy and rebellious behavior, Guns N' Roses quickly received the moniker "Most Dangerous Band in the World," causing Slash to remark, "For some strange reason, Guns N' Roses is like the catalyst for controversy, even before we had any kind of record deal."
Slash has received critical recognition as a guitarist. In August 2009, Time Magazine ranked him #2 on its list of the "10 Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time". He was also ranked #21 on Gigwise's list of the "50 Greatest Guitarists Ever".
Slash was the first musician to own a signature amplifier created by Marshall for him. In 1996 the Marshall Slash JCM 2555SL was launched, it was built with the specs of Slash's own original 1987 Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 amplifier. A total of 3000 of these amplifiers were made before it was discontinued.
On his self titled album, "Slash" he has worked with many artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge), Kid Rock and Ian Astbury (The Cult). The singles released from the album are "Sahara","Back From Cali","By the Sword" and "Beautiful Dangerous".
Slash also colla borated with Myles Kennedy as Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators and released a few albums from 2012 onwards with 4 being released in 2022.
Anastasia
Slash Lyrics
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Gotta make my way down to Mexico
For what I did I know that it was wrong
The fire in my heart, it will never die
Everything I love will be left behind
No turning back, forever gone tonight
All my love Anastasia, Anastasia
You can't save me, I am fading
Blood is on my hands tonight
All I need is a miracle
Lawmen got me running now forever more
They'll hunt me down until the end of time
Oh my mama, now I've got to go
Never love another how I've loved you so
I'm so afraid to leave this all behind
All my love Anastasia, Anastasia
This may be our last goodbye
You can't save me, I am fading
Blood is on my hands tonight
All my love Anastasia, Anastasia
This may be our last goodbye
You can't save me, I am fading
Blood is on my hands tonight
Anastasia, Anastasia
For your honor took a life
You can't save me, I am fading
Blood is on my hands tonight
The lyrics of "Anastasia" by Slash feat. Myles Kennedy tell a story of a man who has done something terrible and must flee to Mexico to escape from the law. He knows that he has done wrong, but the fire in his heart will never die. The man realizes that everything he loves will be left behind, and there is no turning back. He knows this is goodbye to his loved one, Anastasia, and that he is fading away with blood on his hands.
The song's lyrics convey a feeling of longing and regret that is reflected in the melody and the instruments used. The guitar riffs by Slash add a strikingly emotional tone to the song, giving it a sense of tragedy and sadness. Myles Kennedy's vocals are poignant and powerful, conveying the desperation of a man who knows he is doomed.
"Anastasia" is a song that explores the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of our actions. It is a reminder that we all have the power to decide our own fate and that the choices we make can have a profound impact on our lives and the lives of those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Blood red sky on a desert road
I'm on a desert road in Mexico. The sky is red like blood.
Gotta make my way down to Mexico
I have to reach Mexico for some reason.
For what I did I know that it was wrong
I did something wrong and I am aware of it.
The fire in my heart, it will never die
I have an intense desire that will never go away.
Everything I love will be left behind
I'm leaving everything and everyone I love behind.
No turning back, forever gone tonight
I can't go back, everything is gone from tonight onwards.
All my love Anastasia, Anastasia
My beloved, Anastasia.
This may be our last goodbye
This may be the last time we see each other.
You can't save me, I am fading
You can't do anything to save me from my situation.
Blood is on my hands tonight
I am responsible for something terrible that happened tonight.
All I need is a miracle
I need a miracle to get me out of this.
Lawmen got me running now forever more
The police are after me and I will have to run forever.
They'll hunt me down until the end of time
The authorities will never stop looking for me.
Oh my mama, now I've got to go
I have to leave my beloved and my mother.
Never love another how I've loved you so
I will never love anyone as much as I love you.
I'm so afraid to leave this all behind
I'm scared to leave everything and everyone behind.
For your honor took a life
I killed someone to defend your honor.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAUL HUDSON, MYLES R KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Blood red sky on a desert road
Gotta make my way down to Mexico
For what I did, I know that it was wrong
The fire in my heart, it will never die
Everything I love will be left behind
No turning back, forever gone tonight
All my love Anastasia, Anastasia
This may be our last goodbye
You can't save me, I am fading
Blood is on my hands tonight
All that I need is a miracle
Lawmen got me running now forever more
They'll hunt me down until the end of time
Oh my mama, now I've got to go
Never love another how I've loved you so
I'm so afraid to leave this all behind
All my love Anastasia, Anastasia
This may be our last goodbye
You can't save me, I am fading
Blood is on my hands tonight
All my love Anastasia, Anastasia
This may be our last goodbye
You can't save me, I am fading
Blood is on my hands tonight
Anastasia, Anastasia
For you're all I took of life
You can't save me, I am fading
Blood is on my hands tonight
@Kat-qt4df
Just a kick ass song...Myles Kennedy and Slash are awesome together
@Toxley4200
Ray, this is awesome!
@nancyhanson9778
Aren't they?
@ChrisReinheimer
This Confederation is the best thing that's happened in a long time
@vahidshahi4268
Still listening in 2024
@anthonyrosica5790
I was painting the shed and this song came on the radio. I screamed, "What is this?" It was the best song I'd heard in years. When the song was finished, the DJ credited Slash. I was impressed. Honestly, I think this song rivals some of Guns & Rose's masterpieces.
@commanderjeans5675
Potato, potato.
@anthonycrea3849
it's like these two were meant to be on stage together
@colettelutter7954
Anthony Crea Couldn't agree with you more.
@alishamcmonigle8570
My ex boyfriend is related to slash no joke it's true