Slash is an American hard rock musician. Best known as the lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses (1985–1996 and 2016–present) and Velvet Revolver (2002–2008), he began his solo career in 2009 with the recording of his eponymous debut album. The album featured a range of musicians and vocalists, with the core rhythm section made up of bassist Chris Chaney and drummer Josh Freese. In promotion of the release, Slash toured throughout 2010 and 2011 with vocalist Myles Kennedy (who had recorded two songs for the album), rhythm guitarist Bobby Schneck, bassist Todd Kerns and drummer Brent Fitz. Former Big Wreck bassist Dave Henning was originally planned to be a member of the touring group, but was replaced by Kerns within weeks of the lineup's initial announcement.
After the conclusion of his first solo touring cycle, Slash continued working with Kennedy, Kerns and Fitz on the recording of his second album. Released in 2012, Apocalyptic Love was billed as the first album by "Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators", the new name for the guitarist's backing band. Schneck was not retained for the Apocalyptic Love World Tour, with The Cab's Frank Sidoris announced as his replacement in February 2012. During the promotional tour for 2014's World on Fire, Slash and his band recorded their third live release Live at the Roxy 9.25.14, which was the first to feature Sidoris on guitar. The guitarist became a full member of the band in 2018, when he contributed to his first Slash studio recording, Living the Dream, which was released later in the year.
Official members Current members ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsSlash2010–present all Slash solo releasesMyles KennedyBrent Fitzall Slash solo releases since Live in Manchester (2010)Todd KernsFrank Sidoris2012–present all Slash solo releases since Live at the Roxy 9.25.14 (2015)
Former members ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsBobby Schneck2010–2011Dave Henning2010bassnone
Other contributors Session musicians ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsChris Chaney2009Slash (2010)Josh FreeseLenny Castropercussion
Touring substitutes ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsDetailsTony Montana2010Montana replaced Kerns between July and August 2010 while Kerns was recovering from surgery.Cory Churko 2019Churko replaced Sidoris in June 2019 while Sidoris took leave due to health issues concerning his wife.Shane GaalaasGaalaas replaced Fitz in August 2019 while Fitz was recovering from emergency surgery.
Timeline
Lineups PeriodMembersReleasesMarch – November 2009Slash – lead and rhythm guitars Chris Chaney – bass, acoustic guitar Josh Freese – drums, percussion Lenny Castro – percussionSlash (2010)March 2010Slash – lead guitar, backing vocals Myles Kennedy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Bobby Schneck – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Dave Henning – bass Brent Fitz – drums, percussion, piano, keyboards, backing vocalsnone March 2010 – July 2011Slash – lead guitar, backing vocals Myles Kennedy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Bobby Schneck – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Todd Kerns – bass, backing vocals Brent Fitz – drums, percussion, piano, keyboards, backing vocalsLive in Manchester (2010) Made in Stoke 24/7/11 (2011)October 2011 – February 2012Slash – lead guitar, backing vocals Myles Kennedy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Todd Kerns – bass, backing vocals Brent Fitz – drums, percussion, piano, keyboards, backing vocalsApocalyptic Love (2012)February 2012 – presentSlash – lead guitar, backing vocals Myles Kennedy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Frank Sidoris – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Todd Kerns – bass, backing vocals Brent Fitz – drums, percussion, piano, keyboards, backing vocalsWorld on Fire (2014) Live at the Roxy 9.25.14 (2015) Living the Dream (2018) Living the Dream Tour (2019) 4 (2022) Flying Blind (2027)
References
External links Slash official website