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.
Wicked Stone
Slash Lyrics
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I can feel it down in my bones
Left the good all behind
Now I die on the vine
Waiting for my redemption song
I am never safe
Just a walking bomb
In a midnight rage
I'm getting off this wicked stone
'Cause I can't say
And I can't deny
That all I want is lost
No I can't face
Another night on this wicked stone
I rolled and tumbled down
And I curse 'till the morning light
From the mountain I fell
To the depths of hell
I was distant and born to find
Once a rolling stone
Now a falling star
Was so close to home
Now so far
I'm getting off this wicked stone
'Cause I can't say
And I can't deny
That all I want is lost
No I can't face
Another night on this wicked stone
Now, you might say I'm good for nothing
And I might say that you are right yeah
Can I crawl away from this ball and chain?
It's got me tethered to a world of pain
I'm digging my own grave this time
On this wicked stone tonight
I'm getting off this wicked stone (I'm getting off, this wicked stone)
'Cause I can't stay (cannot stay)
And I cannot deny that all I want (all I want)
All I want is lost (it's gone forever)
No I can't face (cannot face yeah)
Another night on this wicked stone
Say yeah!
This wicked stone!
Let me say yeah-yeah-yeah
Hey-yeah-yeah-yeah
Oh-oh
Another night on this wicked stone
Hey-yeah-yeah-yeah
Hey-yeah-yeah-yeah-oh
In the song Wicked Stone by Slash, the lyricist reflects upon his current state, having left paradise and the good behind, now feeling lost in a sea of uncertainty. He is waiting for redemption as he feels like a walking bomb, always on edge, and prone to a raging outburst. The singer is tired of feeling lost and wants to leave the "wicked stone" behind, as he is unable to face another night of the same.
He has fallen from grace, reaching great heights and feeling close to home before tumbling down and cursing his way through the night. He feels distant and purposeless, his former status as a rolling stone now buried, as he falls deeper into the abyss. The lyricist is resigned to his fate, being chained to this world of pain and digging his own metaphorical grave. He cannot deny that all he wants is lost, and he needs to get off the wicked stone.
Overall, the lyrics portray feelings of loss, despair, and a yearning for redemption. The singer is tired of being in the same situation, and he needs to leave the wicked stone behind to face a new tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night in paradise
I had a good time last night
I can feel it down in my bones
I have a strong intuition about something
Left the good all behind
I left all the good things behind me
Now I die on the vine
I'm stuck and helpless and can't progress
Waiting for my redemption song
I'm waiting for a chance to redeem myself
I am never safe
I'm always in danger
Just a walking bomb
I am a potential disaster
In a midnight rage
I'm angry and irrational
Then I'm gone
I disappear
I'm getting off this wicked stone
I'm leaving this bad situation
'Cause I can't say
I can't express myself
And I can't deny
I can't ignore
That all I want is lost
I have lost what I wanted
No I can't face
I can't handle
Another night on this wicked stone
Another bad night on this path I'm on
I rolled and tumbled down
I stumbled and fell
And I curse 'till the morning light
I'm angry and bitter
From the mountain I fell
I descended from greatness
To the depths of hell
To a place of great suffering
I was distant and born to find
I was always searching for something far away
Once a rolling stone
I was always on the move
Now a falling star
Now I'm a failure
Was so close to home
I was almost where I wanted to be
Now so far
But now I'm far away
Now, you might say I'm good for nothing
You might judge me as useless
And I might say that you are right yeah
I would agree with you
Can I crawl away from this ball and chain?
Can I escape from this problem?
It's got me tethered to a world of pain
It's keeping me tied to a painful situation
I'm digging my own grave this time
I'm making things worse for myself
Say yeah!
Express agreement and support
This wicked stone!
This bad situation I'm in
Let me say yeah-yeah-yeah
Let me express my support again
Hey-yeah-yeah-yeah
Expressing strong emotion
Oh-oh
Expressing negative emotion
Another night on this wicked stone
Another bad night on this path I'm on
Hey-yeah-yeah-yeah
Expressing strong emotion
Hey-yeah-yeah-yeah-oh
Expressing strong emotion
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MYLES KENNEDY, SAUL HUDSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marialuisanunezacosta3737
Last night in paradise
I can feel it down in my bones
Left the good all behind
Now I die on the vine
Waiting for my redemption song
I am never safe
Just a walking bomb
In a midnight rage
Then I'm gone
I'm getting off this wicked stone
'Cause I can't say
And I can't deny
That all I want is lost
No I can't face
Another night on this wicked stone
I rolled and tumbled down
And I curse 'till the morning light
From the mountain I fell
To the depths of hell
I was distant and born to find
Once a rolling stone
Now a falling star
Was so close to home
Now so far
I'm getting off this wicked stone
'Cause I can't say
And I can't deny
That all I want is lost
No I can't face
Another night on this wicked stone
Now, you might say I'm good for nothing
And I might say that you are right yeah
Can I crawl away from this ball and chain?
It's got me tethered to a world of pain
I'm digging my own grave this time
On this wicked stone tonight
I'm getting off this wicked stone (I'm getting off, this wicked stone)
'Cause I can't stay (cannot stay)
And I cannot deny that all I want (all I want)
All I want is lost (it's gone forever)
No I can't face (cannot face yeah)
Another night on this wicked stone
Say yeah!
This wicked stone!
Let me say yeah-yeah-yeah
Hey-yeah-yeah-yeah
Oh-oh
Another night on this wicked stone
Hey-yeah-yeah-yeah
Hey-yeah-yeah-yeah-oh
@thomaswoolcott3373
I hope Slash is 80 years old and still putting out kick ass music like this. The riffs on this track are awesome.
@awwyeah596
of course he will
@a7n7g7i7e
He's still young! And his soul will never get old and I fckn love it! I fckn love Slash! :D
@DASlash100
He sign the contract with devil, so he will never get old
@gabrielmartintrujillo8431
@@a7n7g7i7e 53 he is
@detlefseedorf7518
I hope to 😉🤘
@maiqtheliar_
Everything Slash does with his guitar on this one is simply perfect
@ramonjacomev
The best Chorus ever!!!....The influence and melodies created by Myles are just perfect!!
@stefanomerino
That's right my friend!!
@Arluy
I completely agree