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.
Withered Delilah
Slash Lyrics
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You had to break out every trick you could pull
But there comes a time when everything must turn off
Back to the start again
Back to the place where you come from
Stuck out of view
You know it's true that no one cares anymore
Stuck out of view
You had your time, but now your moment is all but gone
Oh it's gone
Lost in a daze, what have you done?
Diggin' a grave to be your own
You're soon to fade, but just too blind to let go
Of what you had, and what you were
Irrelevance hurts but you're not alone
Stuck out of view
My withered Delilah
You know it's true that no one cares anymore
Stuck out of view
You had your time, but now your moment is all but gone
So pack your diamond rings
All your pretty things and just move along
'Cause there's always somebody else to replace you
When you are gone
(When you are gone, hey yeah)
Stuck out of view
My withered Delilah
You know it's true that no one cares anymore
Stuck out of view
You had your time, but now your moment is all but gone
Stuck out of view
My withered Delilah
You know it's true that no one cares anymore
Stuck out of view
You had your time, but now the moment is all but gone
The moment is all but gone
The moment is all but gone
Oh it's gone
The song "Withered Delilah" by Slash discusses the consequences of being a fading rockstar. The first verse addresses the idea that the persona of a rockstar requires a constant performance, utilizing every trick in the book to keep the audience interested, but eventually, the lights go off and the performer is forced to confront the reality of the situation. The chorus refers to "withered Delilah," who represents a woman who was once beautiful and thriving, but has since become forgotten and irrelevant to society. The second verse discusses the pain of realizing one's irrelevance and fading into obscurity, still holding onto past memories of fame and fortune, and being blind to the possibility of letting go and moving on. The final verse speaks to the idea that as one fades away, they are replaced by someone else in the limelight, and therefore their efforts become almost meaningless.
Overall, the song speaks to the fleeting nature of fame and the difficulties of coping with its loss. The message seems to be one of acceptance, acknowledging that fame is temporary and embracing the idea of letting go and finding new ways to find joy and fulfillment in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the clown for what you are
You are performing for others and pretending to be someone you're not
You had to break out every trick you could pull
You tried everything in your power to impress and please others
But there comes a time when everything must turn off
Eventually, the audience will tire of your act and move on
Back to the start again
You are forced to begin anew, from the beginning
Back to the place where you come from
You are returning to a familiar, but possibly undesirable, setting
Stuck out of view
You are now unseen and forgotten by others
My withered Delilah
The persona or image you once portrayed is now lifeless and irrelevant
You know it's true that no one cares anymore
The audience has moved on and is no longer invested in your performance
You had your time, but now your moment is all but gone
You were once popular and relevant, but now your time has passed
Lost in a daze, what have you done?
You are confused and regretful about what led you to this point
Diggin' a grave to be your own
You are responsible for your own downfall
You're soon to fade, but just too blind to let go
You will soon be forgotten, but you are unwilling to move on
Of what you had, and what you were
You miss the person you once were and the popularity you once had
Irrelevance hurts but you're not alone
It is painful to be unimportant, but others have gone through the same thing
So pack your diamond rings
It's time to let go of material possessions
All your pretty things and just move along
Leave behind what you once valued and move on
'Cause there's always somebody else to replace you
Someone else will come along and take your place
When you are gone
Once you are no longer relevant
The moment is all but gone
The time of your popularity and relevance has passed
Oh it's gone
It is a fact that things have changed and you are no longer important
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MYLES KENNEDY, SAUL HUDSON
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