Guitar Legends: Slash – the cat in the hat who saved hard rock guitar from itself

As he turns 55, it’s hats off to Guns N’ Roses’ Les Paul maestro Slash who’s been at the heart of hard rock for over 30 years. His guitar style is traditional but also unique, drawing on a wealth of soloing ideas and swaggering riffs. Here’s his essential gear and best tracks.

The cat in the hat

Slash to play Rock Hall's tribute to Les Paul

Guitar Legends: Slash – the cat in the hat who saved hard rock

Slash has found some rock and roll peace and contentment

SLASH TALKS GUNS AND HIS NEW ALBUM This guitar hero never rests. He’s just wrapped up another leg of Guns N’ Roses’ Not In This Lifetime tour – which

Total Guitar Magazine September 2018 Back Issue

Slash Reveals the True Origin Story of 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Riff

Rolling Stone interviews Slash on Guns n' Roses and Hall of Fame

Slash: Technique can become the main aspiration, but for me, it's

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