Slash's mother Ola Hudson is African American decent and was a costume designer for many famous artist's such as David Bowie, John Lennon and Diana Ross.Slash's father Anthony Hudson was and album cover designer for artists such as Neil Young and Joni Mitchell.
At the age of 11 Slash and his mother moved from England to Los Angeles California and soon after his father joined them(Slash Remained an immigrant for a long time).At first slash had a rough transition into California, he was an outsider at school and didn't really fit in with the kids.
Slash lived a pretty unconventional lifestyle often surrounded by friends of the family who were also artistically gifted.
His house was constantly visited by famous artist such as David Geffen, Ron Wood and Iggy Pop.
wherever he could go to play his guitar was all Slash could think about.Slash played with multiple local bands but they were all short lived.
At this Time Slash met up with Steven Adler to form a Tribute band Named Road Crew.
Career
Original Members of Guns n' Roses
Original Members of Guns n' Roses
After multiple changes to the line-up in Road Crew, Slash and Steven merged with the band Hollywood Rose under the new name Guns n' Roses in 1985.
opening for bigger bands from 85 to 86 Guns n' Roses became very popular very fast. During this time the band made some of their most well Recognized songs; Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City and Sweet Child o' Mine.Guns n' Roses were scouted by major labels but they decided on Geffen records where Slash's father had worked.
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In 1987 GnR Released there first album Appetite for destruction selling 28 million copies world wide. Guns n' Roses became a world wide hit and sold albums well into eight figures. During the bands four year hiatus in 1990 Michael Jackson requested that slash work with him on an album titled Dangerous. Slash agreed and played guitar for both Give in to Me and Black and White (slash would go on to do various other songs with Michael Jackson during live performances).
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