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.
Starlight
Slash Lyrics
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Light years from tomorrow
Far beyond yesterday
She is watching
Heart aching with sorrow
She is broken, as she waits
Hoping when all is said and done
Oh Starlight, don't you cry
We're gonna make it right before tomorrow
Oh Starlight, don't you cry
We're gonna find a place where we belong
(Where we belong)
And so you know, you'll never shine alone
There are shadows sleeping on the horizon
Leave us scared and so afraid
As the fallout of a world divided
It brings her tears and so much pain
And so we take cover from the dark
Hoping to find where we can start
Oh Starlight, don't you cry
We're gonna make it right before tomorrow
Oh Starlight, don't you cry
We're gonna find a place where we belong
(Where we belong)
And so you know, you'll never shine alone
Starlight, we'll find a place
Where we belong, we belong
You will see as the mountains fall and turn to dust
That there's one thing that won't change
I believe there is something within each of us
That always stays
That will always remain
As long as love never fades
Oh Starlight, don't you cry
We're gonna make it right before tomorrow
Oh Starlight, don't you cry
We're gonna find a place where we belong
And so you know, you'll never shine alone
Starlight we'll find a place
Where we belong, we belong
She is watching
Heart aching with sorrow
She is broken, as she waits
The song "Starlight" by Slash feat. Myles Kennedy is a soulful tribute to those who are struggling to find their place in the world. It presents a picture of a desolate and divided world where people are "scared and so afraid". However, in the midst of this chaos, there is a glimmer of hope in the form of love. The lyrics describe an individual who is "heart aching with sorrow" and "broken" as they wait for something to change. Slash and Myles Kennedy offer a message of hope by telling this person that they will find a place where they belong and will never shine alone.
The song is open to interpretation, and it could apply to anyone who is struggling with loneliness, heartbreak, or feeling lost. It is a plea for love, unity and a better tomorrow. The lyrics urge listeners to stay strong, find love and believe in themselves.
Overall, "Starlight" is a beautiful and emotive song that connects with the listener on a deep emotional level, thanks to its uplifting message of hope and love.
Line by Line Meaning
In the distance
Far away from here
Light years from tomorrow
So far away that it's like it's in the future
Far beyond yesterday
Even farther away than yesterday
She is watching
There's someone watching
Heart aching with sorrow
Their heart is hurting with sadness
She is broken, as she waits
She's very sad and waiting for something that may never come
Hoping when all is said and done
Having hope that things will turn out good in the end
We learn to love and be as one
We'll learn how to love and get along with each other
Oh Starlight, don't you cry
Don't be sad, Starlight
We're gonna make it right before tomorrow
We're going to fix things before it's too late
We're gonna find a place where we belong
We'll eventually find a place where we fit in
(Where we belong)
In a place that is meant for us
And so you know, you'll never shine alone
You'll always have someone to shine with you
There are shadows sleeping on the horizon
There are problems that are just waiting to happen
Leave us scared and so afraid
They make us scared and worried
As the fallout of a world divided
The negative consequences of a world that is not united
It brings her tears and so much pain
It makes her cry and causes her a lot of pain
And so we take cover from the dark
We try to protect ourselves from the bad things
Hoping to find where we can start
Looking for a place to begin
Starlight, we'll find a place
We'll find a place, Starlight
Where we belong, we belong
Where we're meant to be
You will see as the mountains fall and turn to dust
Even the biggest things can eventually disappear
That there's one thing that won't change
But there's one thing that will always stay the same
I believe there is something within each of us
I think that there's something important in all of us
That always stays
That will always be there
That will always remain
That will always be there no matter what
As long as love never fades
As long as we never stop loving each other
Starlight we'll find a place
We'll find a place, Starlight
Where we belong, we belong
Where we're meant to be
She is watching
There's someone watching
Heart aching with sorrow
Their heart is hurting with sadness
She is broken, as she waits
She's very sad and waiting for something that may never come
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Myles Kennedy, Saul Hudson
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