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American Idol has asked me to do the mentor bit for Rock Week.

about 8 hours ago from txt

http://twitter.com/SlashHudson/status/1619051701

American Idol, the televised singing competition that chooses one singer to be the 'American Idol', has weekly guests visit and mentor the contestants on how they should perform and what their weak points are.

http://www.americanidol.com/

Hopefully he's not secretly scouting for VR... :P

I hate when people go on American Idol. It took me while to forgive Bon Jovi.


Slash needs to at least plug the shit out of his solo album though.

^That could be good.

"Look, I'm not a singer, I'm a guitarist so I can't really help any of you with that. What I'm really here for is...." *cue 10 minute album promo*



But now that I think of it, it seems slightly odd that they'd ask a guitarist to help out singers with performing...

Apparently not all the mentors are singers.

@ Someone who watches the show...do the mentors also perform?

Dear Slash,

Why are you a whore now?

Sincerely,
Concerned Fan

I think Slash circa 87 would hate Slash circa 2009

This sounds like a terrible idea  ???

im very confused by this...Bon Jovi(as much as like them) is a pop band now, and have been for about 15 years...why wouldnt they go on American idol?

It's a smart business move that's all, Haven't got a problem with that. The guy can do whatever he wants it's all about the music for me.

its amazing how some sell themselves for fortune and fame.

you're probably right.

ehh if he were a younger guy in a newer act I would agree...but the guy is already a first ballot Rock N Roll Hall of famer, hell be going in 2012...has sold over 100 milliion records...gone platinum with 3 different bands...He is the most recognizable guy on earth...I doubt he is really selling out with this...he is just in a position where he can do whatever he wants at this point....hes got all the fortune and fame anyone can ask for...

Well said. :yes:

I think it would be funny if circa 87 Slash showed up.  I bet there would be alot of edits !

Yeah because obviously most 22 year olds are going to LOVE themselves at 43....

Maybe he'll pickup a contestant for VR haha , I don't see much of a problem. Lots of artists do it, you really think he's going to plug his solo album? Doubt it, why don't people see that its just a fun thing to go out and do?...

He's not selling himself through the show, does he get a paycheck? Hell yeah? Does he have bills to pay? You better believe it.

Sometimes, yes. I can see Slash performing with some singer guest (like his solo album).

A couple of weeks ago, the mentor was Quentin Tarantino. Go figure.

GUNS N ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER guitarist SLASH has announced via Twitter that he's been asked to mentor the American Idol contestants for "Rock Week." Since this week, the Top 5 week, is "Rat Pack" week, and Top 3 is usually reserved for the judges' and producers' choices, it seems likely that Slash will mentor next week, during Top 4.

Meanwhile, CHRIS DAUGHTRY has posted a video blog announcing that his band will debut the first single from their hotly-anticipated upcoming second album on American Idol. He didn't specify which week this would take place but since we're running out of weeks, it'll be pretty soon -- unless they're going to do it during the finale, which is another possibility. Stay tuned.

source abc radio network

Missing a point here, he has been asked. Not stated he is doing it. Either way it doesnt matter, either watch it or dont

exactly, but i think he may do it since he's friends with simon cowell.....and doesnt clive owen(?) have something to do with the show as well? who is also a friend? 

I use to be big on the whole selling out thing but u know what?

U got one life to live, Live it how u want and fuck what everyone else has to say about it.

I think I'd rather enjoy life and embrace being famous and do shit than please a bunch of hardcore fans trying to tell u what to do to protect some made up "legacy" or whatever.


Dude is a famous entertainer.  SO whatever he does, I am going to support.

He's free to do whatever he wants, but there's few things that'll get me to watch American Idol.  And THIS is NOT one of them.  I may check the clips out on youtube, but not something I'm getting excited about in the least.

SLASH Approached For 'Rock Week' On 'American Idol' - Apr. 28, 2009

According to The Pulse of Radio, Slash revealed on his Twitter account that he has been approached to mentor contestants during an upcoming "Rock Week" on "American Idol". The VELVET REVOLVER guitarist simply wrote, "'American Idol' has asked me to do the mentor bit for 'Rock Week'," with no mention of whether he would actually agree to do it or when it would air. Previous stars who have mentored hopefuls on the show include Mariah Carey and Neil Diamond, while Jon Bon Jovi has mentored Rock Week.

Just don't expect Slash to look for the new VELVET REVOLVER singer during his stint. The guitarist has told The Pulse of Radio before that finding a new vocalist through an "Idol"-type tryout or a reality series is out of the question. "If we wanted to make a quick buck, that would be the way to go," he said. "There's such a huge lack of integrity in that process, be it putting a band together or finding a relationship or finding a new best friend, whatever the premise is. It's just a cheap way of doing things and I don't think that you can actually find the individual or the character or the quality or whatever it is that's important."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=118997

I heard from a buddy of mine Slush will be on American Idol tonight...anybody else heard this?
Honestly, I think that Adam kid's got talent...but wtf is Slash doing on American Idol?

What is Slash doing on American Idol?  The answer = $

Hateful idea.

 >:(

Was he on?  God I hope not.  I hate that show!

They mentioned this on the Stern show yesterday and made fun of him a little bit.  Saying he used to be so dangerous and now he's twittering and going on American Idol.

HAHA, unfortunately you're only young once.  With a wife and kids, I doubt he'd get away with going through bottles of whiskey everyday!  I believe he has a pacemaker also these days.  And Duff can never drink again.  What really bugs me is that it upsets people that Slash is not the same as in 87.  Thing is, if he was, he'd probably be dead.  Is that what people want?

I think it just makes people realize we're all getting older, and nobody likes that.

And unfortunately this is what the music industry has turned into.  If you want to stay relevant you have to appear on crap like this, at least that's the way it seems.  It's hard not to sell out these days.

I doubt Slash would let himself sink to this level (besides, Slash is known for Guitar - AI is a vocal 'showcase')...maybe he was surprised by the offer and shared it on twitter...maybe not...I guess we will see (or in my case, wait to hear from someone that can actually stand to watch AI).

Opinion:  I get the impression, based on repeated google searches for GnR news over the course of the last 6+ mo. that there may be a deliberate effort by Slash to steal the thunder of every GnR news release, or keep his own name somehow attached.  It just seems, in my view, that each and every time GnR puts something out (press-wise), Slash has his own 'headline' shortly thereafter...perhaps this is also just a byproduct of the scumbag media running to Slash for comment every time GnR makes noise...or sheer coincidence, and I am just buying into the Axl/Slash battle paranoia?  Why do I even waste my time thinking about this stuff...



 

SlashHudsonI'm going to attempt to make "Rock Week" on American Idol exactly that. # fb

Here is my opinion on the matter


As a fan, I always hate when my fave artists do shit like this

Realistically though, I am being selfish. in this day and age of music, u gotta do what u gotta do to keep your name out there. Appearing on a show that showcases a different demographic than u are known to and the fact it is seen by 20 plus million people................... Even though it is cheesy and it sucks etc, it is still a pretty damn good career move once u really look at it from that perspective.

Bon Jovi were on there and their country disc almost went double platinum in the states.

wasn't it a good record?

I enjoyed it but still, to sell 2 million these days, it takes massive marketing.

AI is about as good as it gets from a free marketing standpoint.

we are talking over 20 million in the US alone watch that karaoke bullshit.

more likely cause he's friends w/ Simon Cowell and if a friend asks him to something, he usually does...........but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see some sort of collaboration between slash and Adam lambert; either slash playing on his record or Adam singing on his.............. but really, who gives a flying if slash appears as a mentor on AI

Lots of people care if their "idols" appear on such a crappy show.  Artie Lange said on the Howard Stern Show if Bruce Springsteen ever appeared on American Idol he'd have his balls shocked, literally.

I mean, you can paint it as pretty as you want, but if I had my choice no one I've ever cared about in the world of music would set foot near American Idol and the show itself would be off the air.

Faldor, so you want to control your idol and you don't want them to live their life and do what makes them happy.  That sux...

My "idols" are free to do whatever they want.  That doesn't mean that I have to support their every move.  It's their life, it's my life, etc., etc.  I'm not gonna all of a sudden think Slash is less of a guitar player because he's going on American Idol.  Then again, I'm also not gonna have a big party and invite all my friends over to watch it.

This is the VR section of a GNR site, get on board or FUCK OFF....

hahahaha, i am messing man, I like using some famous quotes by others sometimes... ;)

For the record, I am a fan of VR as well as GNR, as crazy as that seems. 

Again, Slash is free to do whatever he wants and I could really care less that he performs with anyone and everyone.  But I can't say that I'm excited that he might appear on American Idol.  I HATE everything that show stands for and I can't support him lending his services to that show.  As much as it would pain me, I'd have a hard time feeling different if it were Axl in this situation.

How hilarious would it be if this was the GNR night that was rumored several weeks ago and Slash is the mentor?

I hate AI and everything it stands for, yet almost every season I get sucked into watching it. This season I've been watching because of Adam Lambert, the guy getting all the Axl Rose comparisons because of his amazing vocal range. I think he's the most talented contestant they've ever had, and the only one I might actually buy an album from.

But anyways, it doesn't surprise me that Slash would do a show like AI. He's been doing stuff like this for the past several years anyway. Somewhere, Axl is smirking.

April 29, 2009

Next week, "Idol" takes a sharp turn to the left with rock ?n? roll week, mentored by Guns N? Roses star Slash.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/04/this-time-it-really-is-over-for-matt.html

maybe he will ask seacrest to be the new vr singer! could'nt get much worse. & i almost died laughing when i heard seacrest say "next week we will have slash on". but its a win win for slash. those people watching ai are the people that buy cd's. if axl did ai chinese democracy would sell alot more. (sad but true)

SlashHudson:  Who is this?

How is it u can reach me directly?
about 4 hours ago from txt   


What the hell is this all about.  Ive taken the above comments from Slash's twitter
 

SlashHudson:Next week should prove to be very interesting. #f

The people who say Slash has the right to do whatever he wants?  You're absolutely right.
But by the same token, others (including myself) have the right to have no respect for him because of what doing whatever he wants has entailed lately.  Volkswagen, Microsoft, Guitar Hero and this to be specific.

It's not what needs to be done to keep your name out there.  Think of the musicians who manage to do that without ever sinking as low as this.

I think the issue here is boredom.  Slash is known for always rushing around doing something.  which is were he got the nickname from.  Its just a fun way of keeping busy.

I don't think boredom is the issue.  It's more of an action to keep his popularity and image up and possibly reach an all time high.  He LOVES the exposure and being in the spotlight.  That's the bottom line here.  There are a lot of rock stars who could make this move but don't.  And it's not because they're not bored.

The one thing I will say for Slash, it's becoming pretty apparent that he doesn't care what other people think, for better or worse.

Thats a fair analysis.  Personally though, I like to see Slash out and about.  Id hate to not have a clue were he is for 2 years or something.  I like to know what all ex GNR are up to.  From Slash's twitter though, it doesn't look like they're working that hard on finding a VR singer.  I haven't seen any mention of Duff/matt or Dave up there. 

KERI KELLI To Perform With SLASH On 'American Idol' - Apr. 30, 2009

Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, SKID ROW, WARRANT, RATT) will join VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash for next week's "mentor" appearance on "Rock Week" on "American Idol". Slash wrote on his Twitter account, "I'm going to attempt to make 'Rock Week' on 'American Idol' exactly that."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119176

I watch American Idol every week and even look forward to it!  Think what you want, but there are some talented kids on that show.  I probably would never have gotten into it but my wife loved it since the first season and it gives us something to enjoy together.  As for Slash doing the show, I say good for him.  Its about time they've brought a hard rock celebrity to the show, considering how well Daughtry and David Cook have done, there are obviously plenty of fans of the show that are into music other than pop, country and r&b.  It will be interesting to hear him give advice though considering that this is a singing competition!  Watch for Allison Iraheta, she can definitely rock.  And Adam Lambert has an incredible voice, and can hit some high notes very remeniscent of the metal years.

Pathetic !

April 30, 2009 - Thursday
   
weekly update

Hey all, as you may or may not know, the producers for American Idol have asked me to be the mentor for "Rock Week" next week. I was reluctant at 1st, but they offered me the freedom to do it however I wanted.

More importantly, there are a few singers this year who are really impressive. Its the 1st time any AI line-up has really caught my attention.

The approach I'm taking is different than usual on the show, & I'm going to make this as Rock & Roll an American Idol as possible, wish me luck!

See you next week, cheers!
Slash

I can't believe it's reached this point.  Guess there's no turning back now.

Will Slash perform with any of the contestants or is he just doing behind the scenes stuff?

I dont think AI is a particularly cool program, but does it really bother some of you THAT much? I mean what the hell?

I took Blabbermouth's story to mean he's doing something...

KERI KELLI To Perform With SLASH On 'American Idol' - Apr. 30, 2009

Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, SKID ROW, WARRANT, RATT) will join VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash for next week's "mentor" appearance on "Rock Week" on "American Idol".

And from Slash's Twitter...

The contestants from AI picked some really cool songs for next week, thank god!

about 7 hours ago from txt

I don't care who he plays with or what he does as long as it's not Kelly Clarkson, because then I'll have lost my bet with Jim Bob.   :hihi:

Daughtry, No Doubt, Slash On Tap For 'American Idol' Rock Week

May 01, 2009

Chris Daughtry is set to debut new material on the show that made him famous. The singer announced today (May 1) that his band Daughtry will return to "American Idol" on May 6 to perform its new single, "No Surprise," during the show's Rock Week, which will also feature a performance by No Doubt and former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash as the contestants' mentor.

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/daughtry-no-doubt-slash-on-tap-for-american-1003968528.story

good luck!

 :hihi: This thing next week is moving you pretty damn close to losing that bet  :hihi:

Who is Keri Kelli?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keri_Kelli

Should I watch to see how lame this is going to be, or should I pop 8 Ex-Lax tablets at once?

From Rolling Stone... :-\

As for American Idol?s Rock Week, Velvet Revolver?s Slash will tutor the four remaining contestants ? and possibly audition new VR frontpeople ? plus the reunited No Doubt will perform.

I'm gettin' a little nervous...... :nervous:

This just might end up being a good AI week.  I never watch it and still won't as I'm at work in the evenings.  I think it's also great that No Doubt will perform.  I love Gwen Stefani.  We'll have to wait and see what happens......

As for anyone thinking it's horrible for Slash to do this....didn't Brian May once do this?  Just a question.   

     

I don't know if Brian May did the show or not.  My main problem with this whole thing isn't necessarily about Slash doing the show, it's more that this is what we've come to.  Slash, and many other respected acts, are choosing to go on this god forsaken show because it's a monster.  It gets huge ratings.  I wish it would've died by now but it doesn't appear it's going anywhere and it's gained more and more respect in the music world, which is what I don't understand.  I just don't like the show, plain and simple.  Then again it really doesn't affect my life one way or the other so Slash could become a judge on the show and I could care less.

The show started as Pop Idol here in the UK years ago, the man behind all of these shows is Simon Cowell and regardless of what you think of him or the music he pushes, as far as business goes this man is a fucking genius and knows exactly what he is doing.

From Slash @ Twitter...

I had rehearsal for AI late last night, I mentor the kids this afternoon. Iiii||; )

about 4 hours ago from txt

$la$h.....

Those AI kids can sing their asses off, especially Adam. #fb
about 14 hours ago from txt

Man, if Slash liked so much money, he woud stayed in Guns n' Roses, remember that HE quit. What wrong if people cares about hi and invite hime all the time whatever. Slash is an artist, as long as he being involved on Rock issue, it's everything fine.

SLASH To Be Joined By ROB ZOMBIE Drummer, Ex-JANE'S ADDICTION Bassist On 'American Idol' - May 4, 2009

Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER, VINCE NEIL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, SKID ROW, WARRANT, RATT) will join VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash for this week's "mentor" appearance on "Rock Week" on "American Idol", the annual reality show and singing competition. Keri says, "The show will air rehearsal footage with all four remaining contestants Tuesday, May 5 and we will perform live on Wednesday night! Joining us will be Cooper alumni, drummer Tommy Clufetos [also of ROB ZOMBIE], and bass legend Chris Chaney [JANE'S ADDICTION]."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119367

I truly laugh at people who act like Slash is so absorbed with money that is all he cares about


what has he done exactly for money that other artists including Axl haven't done?

that ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD-sK7B9tjU

or that ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqv9Z6W4nCY

but he's doing that just to keep himself busy, not for money.....

why is it ok for star athletes to do commercials w/out criticism but for rock stars, they are money hungry sell-outs that are the cause of all the worlds evils?

People don't realize that Slash once he left GNR was basically starting over and had to promote himself to build his name and own brand up. without that GNR umbrella, doors are tougher to open

Its funny how everyone is allowed to make money except for rock legends. Its like people expect him to sit in the house and do nothing just to protect some bullshit "legacy" or what not. Regardless of what he does, he will always be an icon and one of the greatest guitarists ever.


I'd rather have a band sell out a little, but I can enjoy them, than have a band like Pearl Jam who may have integrity but because they don't want their fans paying 10 extra bucks for service fees, dont play venues therefore the fans can't see them.

I mean, I'll pay the 10 bucks as long as I get to see my fave band. I'd rather do that than not see them at all. how about PJ knock 10 bucks off their ticket price if they are so concerned.

Once Slash starts doing commercials for Target and Duracel batteries like Jon Bon Jovi, his posters are coming down.

Jon pulls that shit off somehow. He has a way of doing shit without it seeming as sell outish

D, I agree with EVERY SINGLE WORD you wrote!

So commercials for VW are okay? As much as it pains me to say it Slash is a Sell Out.
 :'(

What constitutes a sell-out? If he wants to do it he isnt a sell out. If he is forced to do it for fortune and fame he is. Last time I checked he made his fortune and fame being in one of the best, genuine rock n roll bands ever. I hate the term sell-out, people have no idea what it means

EVERY star sells out.  Slash just does it more often than most.

Fully agree with this.  Chinese Democracy would have been even more terrible commercially without the Guns name.  People forget that.

so I guess if Slash's solo CD outsells Chinese Democracy in it's release week and overall, that will confirm that Slash is a sell-out? :hihi:

I doubt a solo album will ever out sell a GNR album but it would be funny.  I don't see how promoting yourself is selling out but.... seems to be the logic these days

I think the thing is that most sensible music fans understand promoting your product (the record), but they don't necessarily like when you just promote yourself for the sake of being noticed/seen.

That's the kind of things people like Paris Hilton do.

So when a musician steps into that whole "hey, look at me!" world, it'll get commented on.





/jarmo

and that's way more noticeable when we talk about rock n'roll.

the genre implies, in my opinion, some values like integrity, anti-establishment spirit....

I can't say it's very rock n'roll to promote a credit card....

the more funny thing, if I remember correctly (I'm not sure and I can't find this one online
at the moment) is Slash said that RHCP has lost their credibility after a Nike commercial or something...

the question remains, why is it OK for a star athlete to promote a product and not catch any backlash but for a musician, it's selling out.....too me it seems hypocritical

i mean living near NYC, one of the big "draws" to potential athletes for the NY teams is the endorsement possibilities

Why do you feel the need to compare sports (something which isn't art or necessarily creative) to being a musician?

An athlete isn't really attached to his/her work like a musician. A musician creates art and often hopes that others will enjoy it. The art defines the musician and he/she will often be remembered for it by the public.

An athlete isn't really out to create something and hope others will like it. It's more about performing well so you can get signed to the best team, win as many games as possible etc etc.


So when a musician starts doing other things besides the music, the focus shifts. Ozzy is probably more known as a TV star than a musician among some people!





/jarmo

In all fairness, Slash will be playing music on a music based show and mentoring other musicians. While I don't think it's real cool or necessary, it's not the same as Kobe Bryant endorsing McDonald's.

musicians, athletes.....they're all entertainers ;)

If the Beatles can sell out, anybody can

I just find it ridiculous

u have one life to live on this planet. So if u are a rock legend, u should never do anything else and live the rest of your life in seclusion and live off your past work just because some fans will get upset u are ruining a 'Legacy"

fuck that. I feel Slash has earned the right to do whatever it is he wants to do. He hasn't crossed the line in my opinion. Had they done a Reality ROCK STAR show for a frontman, that would be fucking lame I admit.

What he has done doesn't qualify.

Guitar Hero isn't selling out. It is introducing a brand new generation of fans for years to come to u. that is smart

So what other things has he done? the car commercial kind of sucks, but at least he was jamming on a guitar in it.

AI is actually a good show this year. The remaining 4 (and 5) are really talented. That guy Adam Lambert will kill the music scene when it's said and done. Using a show to get out there and publicize yourself (whether it be Slash or a contestant like Adam) is normal. Musician's are on shows all the time, from Top of the Pops to American Idol, to HDNET's live concert series. It's all good and all part of the game. I'm looking forward tonight to hear what Slash has to say to the contestants and to see him tomorrow perform. Would be nice to hear some new skool Slash stuff. His book was terrible, but his playing for the Wrestler soundtrack, albeit not technically hard, was killer.

a.

If you think promoting your music by playing the songs live or doing interviews equals promoting yourself by doing commercials, appearing on day time TV shows etc., ok......



/jarmo

I've got no problem with someone "getting out there" so to speak but I do think he needs to pick his spots more carefully..

Charity events and whatnot (Guitar Hero, selective commercial appearances), fine.  If his presence can help a cause (even by collaborating with the likes of Fergie)  - all good..

AI?

Not so much....

So this is the guy Slash is talking about...

http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_8/performances/adam_lambert_feeling_good

I guess we'll see tonight....

I'll be watching.  I like Lambert's voice.  It'll be interesting to see if he does any kind of song with Slash playing along.

About Slash...the path he takes is his to choose...I just wish he made better choices along the way. 

I can see what your saying about AI; but, IMO, Slash thinks Lamberts an intriuging talent and what a way to skope him out and get to know him; I don't think Slash does this if lambert's not on the show.

I haven't watched the show so I have no idea who Lambert is or why his presence would compel Slash to appear, just not the choice I'll make as a viewer or the choice I'd make as an
iconic guitar player.

I'm not so sure he knew how any of them sang prior to hearing them last week.  At least that's how his comments on twitter made it seem.

Its simple mathematics

Slash has a solo record coming out ,AI is seen by 30 million people, exposes Slash to a new generation of fans


I hate AI but its a SMART business move.

Please.

It's not even recorded yet.


What's next? His next appearance at some party is gonna be promoting his follow up or the new VR record?  :hihi:



/jarmo

That would make more sense if his album was coming out sometime soon.  I haven't heard any release date rumors or anything, and I know he's still working on it.  People have a very short attention span.  When the album comes out I'm not so sure American Idol watchers are gonna run out to the store because he appeared on the show months ago.

Some people dont understand that the music you create is art, everything that surrounds it is a business. Where slash appears or what he does doesnt change the music he creates. A great song on his new solo album wont be any less great because he was on American Idol (thats a for instance obviously as noone has heard the album).

I don't think anyone is claiming that him appearing on the show makes him any less of a guitarist.  Some people are opposed, and rightfully so.  The show is loved by millions and absolutely hated by a large number (count me in THAT group).

Today, promotion is promotion in whatever means you do it. So if your reply is in disagreement to what I said then I have to disagree with that. I'm not saying I agree with it, because as a musician myself I would never do such a thing...   :peace:

a.

Well will say adam rocked the fuck out of Zep[.

There aint a rock singer alive with those pipes right now and Im not afraid to say it

AI normally sucks but WOW this guy is fantastic. why the hell is he even on this show?


Slash had to be thinking, why couldn't we get this guy for VR?

I hate AI cause it has always been a "POP" type of show and I hate that shit or so called "ROCK" people

This dude Adam,however, is the real fucking deal.

^^^ Agreed 1000x over!  Lambert did rock the fuck out of Whole Lotta Love.  That has to be one of the best AI performances I've ever seen.  The kid's got great range.  Fuckin' awesome.   8)

Oh crap, my neighbor is a relative of the kid Kris Allen...how do I tell my neighbor his cousin can't hold Adam's jock?
 :-[
I was ready to call him up...but my wife wisely talked me out of it.  Be a good neighbor.   :)
That duet of Renegade sucked ass.

yes, a smart one. Slash wants to sell more than Guns N'Roses.
in a way, I would like to see that, to have some musical competition between Axl & Slash.

You have to understand that not everybody wants their favorite song being used in a commercial for soap or their "cool rock idol" go on TV shows that aren't cool.


I personally don't care.

But don't try to sell me a "dangerous rock n' roll" image when you're one of the guys who are definitely part of the same game all those wanna be celebrities are.

It just becomes very fake when one minute you're out there selling yourself (the brand name) and the next you're trying to be an artist with integrity.





/jarmo

Slash is Dangerous

Going on AI is about as Rock N Roll and dangerous as u can get if u want to look at it from a different perspective.

That is what I call a Dont give a fuck attitude. Cause if he cared what people thought, he wouldn't have done it.


The episode was done very well. He just seemed like a cool mentor giving kids tips on how to be better rock singers. Didn't leave a bad taste in my mouth at all.

interesting perspective....i thought the episode was done well as well, wonder what the contestants thought of getting to play their song of choice w/ slash and his band...explains why they had all the guest appearances

I thought he was out promoting his unfinished album? Or Velvet Revolver. Or his "book". Or selling his house....





/jarmo

I have this on TiVo and have not even watched it yet...but it's starting to show up on YouTube.  Slash is seen briefly in the start of the clip...

Adam Lambert TOP 4 VID Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmtr4mBaj10

yeah I just wanted to post the link. the guy sounds like a karaoke machine without any feeling.

American Idol Episode Recap: Top 4 Perform

May 5, 2009

Adam: "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin

"Adam's got some pipes, y'know?" says Slash. Yes, we know, Slash, but often Adam is just a smidge too much sizzle when it comes to his vocals (see: animalistic banshee screeching). So "Whole Lotta Love" is an inspired choice, as the song is essentially a series of plaintive wails separated by brief stretches of really dirty lyrics ? "I'm going to give you every inch of my love," for example -- which are a nice match for Adam's penchant for eye-raping the camera. It's a fairly straightforward interpretation of the first Zeppelin song ever performed on Idol, but in this case, that's a good thing, as he really rawks the roll out of it. One small critique: His eyebrows, which are manicured within an inch of their life, are definitely not rock and roll. Randy and Kara say some things that are neither comprehensible nor worthy of mention. Paula calls it a "whole lotta perfect." Simon jokes that he thought the performance was a little understated, but says "nobody can top that now," which I'm sure is doing wonders for the nerves backstage.

Allison: "Cry Baby" by Janis Joplin

Slash thinks that Allison is perfect to sing Joplin, but that she needs to get past the fear. I have to say that I'm not loving this arrangement. It needs to be dirtier; this sounds like a wedding band is in the studio to record something for the St. Elmo's Fire soundtrack. I hardly even notice Allison's vocals, which seem unmodulated and flat; that's not what she wants to be at this stage of the game. Randy thinks the arrangement lacked melody. When Kara asks, Allison admits that she's always nervous, and I just want to take her 17-year-old self out for a hot-fudge sundae and tell her everything is going to be OK. (Am I too old to say that? Or too young?) Paula plays casting agent and says Allison should play Joplin in a biopic. Simon saw confidence, but not enough originality. He also thinks that she should have chosen a different song, but Allison argues that her original choice ? Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody to Love" ? would have been too safe. Simon then tells her that she should just beg for votes at this point, which is kind of rude. A feisty Allison responds that the judges always tell her that she doesn't talk enough, which may be true, but my personal pet peeve is when the contestants talk back to the judges. It's a lose-lose proposition for poor Allison, who looks defeated.

Kris and Danny: "Renegade" by Styx

Duet! This song's swooning melodies work well with two singers, and particularly these two singers. They acquit themselves nicely in the lower register. When the lights flare and the tempo soars, it's a little less interesting, as the pair ping-pongs through the lyrics and it's like we're at Wimbledon. Neither really rocks my world, to be honest. Randy agrees with me about the harmonies, though he says they're "on blast," a term I've personally never used. Kara says they were better united, even though they are the guys "who help the little women cross the street," not the outlaws that the song's title suggests. (Aside: Kara is slowly transforming into a Pink Lady from Grease, no?) Paula calls it "powerful and compelling." Simon says that Danny was better than Kris. Just like that. Mean.

Kris: "Come Together" by the Beatles

"The pride of Conway, Arkansas," got to play one of Slash's guitars. "I almost wanted to pee my pants," Kris says. Slash warns Kris that he needs to be a little more animated on stage. I think his smiley-sideways-mouth singing style works well with this song's surreal lyrics. Overall, though it's a competent performance, nothing really stands out. Randy appreciates that he picked something that matched his personality, and enjoyed his guitar-playing. Kara says he's the "softer side of rock," and apparently she likes it hard because this was not her cup of ju-ju eyeballs. Paula thinks his imprint on the song was evident, but that he needs a little more energy. Simon thought it was like "eating ice for lunch," in that it will leave you with nothing to remember. "It was a bit of a jam," he says, and I know what he means.

Danny: "Dream On" by Aerosmith

Slash says picking this song is all about whether you can nail the scream at the end, and boy, was he right! Danny starts out strong, despite the insane staring contest he has with the camera. In the middle, there's a little improvisational scatting that is both distracting and out of step with the song. But it's by far not the worst part. That would be that scream at the end of the song, which to my ears he totally botches. It's painfully bad. Randy gives him an A+ for effort, which is his way of saying, "No, dawg. Just no." Kara thinks he's better matched for "early Aerosmith -- like 'Cryin'' or 'Crazy'" ? which, correct me if I'm wrong, are both definitely later Aerosmith. Later than "Dream On" anyway, right? Paula doesn't know if it was the right song for him. Simon says the last note was like watching a horror movie. And I agree with him. But he still thinks he's going to be safe tonight, which is pretty damning for Kris and Allison considering how bad this performance was.

Allison and Adam: "Slow Ride" by Foghat

I will betray my age by saying that I have loved this song since I saw Dazed and Confused, which, whether you're older or younger, will probably make you roll your eyes. So it's disappointing that I find it so boring, especially since I consider myself a fan of both Allison and Adam. When they break it down a bit near the end, there's the opportunity for both very competent singers to display some pipes, but the big finish is a little abrupt and definitely pat. Meh. The judges were watching something different though because it's raves all around. Simon says they win the battle of the duets, and that Adam may have given Allison a chance to stay in the competition as a result.

http://www.tvguide.com/Episode-Recaps/American-Idol/American-Idol-Episode-1005790.aspx

As Seacrest went over Slash's bio, he mentioned that Slash worked with some of the biggest name vocalist in music: cue pictures of Fergie, Steven Tyler, and Ozzy.

Hmmmm.....a couple of significant faces missing.

I assume you're referring to Axl and Weiland?  Well they did mention GNR and VR, and most people should know the lead singers of those bands.  They were just pointing out how Slash worked with other artists outside of his regular bands.  At least, that's how I took it.

It was sad when they blurred out Duff's face when they showed a clip during the SCOM video.




And you people are deaf.  That Adam Lambert fella you guys are drooling all over just ruined vibrato for me for the rest of my life.

His voice is like one of those wank hair metal guitar players who whammy during the whole song.

I'm gonna get the Led out to get some normalcy back in my ears.

I have to agree, I've heard so many people pumping that Adam guy up, maybe my expectations were just way too high.  But I couldn't make it through his performance.  I was far from impressed.  I watched it a 2nd time (this time ALL the way through) and I guess he did sound better to me towards the end, but I'm still not all that impressed.  American Idol keeps their streak alive by not impressing me in the least.  Some things never change.  And I'm proud of that.

I thought Slash handled his appearance pretty well. He seemed to know what kind of thoughts and comments his appearance on AI would receive, which is probably why he said he'd never really been interested in doing AI before, or that it wasn't for him or whatever, but a couple of this season's contestants had really caught his eye. And instead of gushing over them like the mentors usually do, he just jammed with them on stage and kinda kept a "whatever" attitude.

Even though he's a million times more talented than the other three contestants combined, I kinda hope Adam doesn't win just he won't have the American Idol label attached to him the rest of his career. If he wins, he won't have as much creative control early on. Maybe tomorrow he'll annouce he's leaving the show to be the new singer of VR!!   : ok:

I know not everybody likes Adam, but the things people complain about--- like his over-the-top performances and his banshee-wailing--- I love. My favorite singers have always been guys who can get their voices unbelievably high, like Axl and Robert Plant and Prince, just to name a few. Adam is straight up 80's-glam metal. And I think that's awesome.

Also, isn't Led Zeppelin notorious for being stingy with their music? They don't usually give permission for shows like AI to do their songs. Either they were feeling generous this week, or they too are fans of Adam.

Considering Slash's career, wouldn't you start by referencing those vocalists since those two bands form the vast majority of Slash's success as a lead guitarist. I took the slight as just that.....a slight.

Ok Ok, we get the idea.  We all know how much you hate Slash.  Maybe your just jealous that there is fuck all news coming from the GNR camp, so you decide to bash Slash on everything he does? 

Well, they DID mention that he was recording his FIRST EVER SOLO ALBUM!!!!

So.....anyone wanna argue with that?  All the people that are saying he only did this for fun?

Id say its probably a bit of both.  I guess when your a drug addict for years and then all of sudden your sober, there probably is a massive void to fill there.

I didn't take it as a slight.  I think you're reaching.  They showed him performing in GNR and VR, and most people KNOW who he worked with in those bands, at least in GNR.  They just showed pictures of OTHER singers he performed with.  It's possible Axl or Scott didn't want their images shown too, although I lean more towards it wasn't necessary to show them.  It's quite common knowledge he worked with those guys.  It's not as common that he played with Fergie, Steven Tyler, and Ozzy (2 of which will be on his solo album).

Rolling Stone

? We called this one last week: Adam Lambert, Led Zeppelin, no brainer. Lambert snarled and stared his way through 1969?s ?Whole Lotta Love,? nailing those piercing high notes. If Slash doesn?t pick him up as Velvet Revolver?s new frontman, maybe Jimmy Page wants to give him a ring. OK, neither of those thing will (or should) happen, but per Paula Abdul, it was indeed a ?whole lotta perfect.?

Get over the "you hate Slash" shit.

One of his fans is telling me Slash was on the show promoting his unfinished album and I don't buy that.

What's the fucking problem?

Do you honestly think he was there promoting his unfinished album?



I'm happy for you that you get excited when Slash is playing GN'R hits with the likes of Fergie.



/jarmo

Apologies, I shouldn't have taken a low blow at ya man.

I honestly have no idea why he decided to do it.  Maybe he was bored and thought it'd be cool.  Maybe he is trying to get out there a little so his solo album has a better chance of success.  Maybe he was thinking about a singer or maybe he needs some money lol.  Its just one of them things that only he'd really know.

I don't really like when Slash plays with Fergie but at the same time, I can see how a musician can easily get bored without a band.  In other words, I don't have any issue with it.

That version of Whole Lotta Love didn't blow me away either. Obviously the judges disagreed.

Some photos of Slash/Perla with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Slash's son holding an Adam Lambert sign.

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&family=editorial&p=slash%20american%20idol&assetType=image&src=quick

maybe he wanted to check out lambert and play a song with him to see what he was like to perform with?  to me, that would be the most likely possibilbity

Maybe he got called by a friend Simon Cowell  and asked to do it?

Slash thought, 30 million people watch this show, I am solo now, I need to introduce myself to a new generation of fans etc...........


also, they did announce he was working on a solo album and the way Slash is recording, I say that thing will be ready by August.

I think they didn't mention Axl or Scott maybe due to some sort of legal thing....... maybe they had to get clearance to use their likenessess. Notice they played VR songs introducing Slash.

I honestly laugh at people who weren't impressed by Adam's Whole Lotta Love.

Seriously, do u not know how fucking incredibly hard that song is to sing? U could probably count on your hand right now the number of people who could sing that song.

I think the dude can sing it's just that no one can touch Robert Plant singing that tune. I have a problem with covers where the singing is noticeably not as good as the original. It would be like someone trying to cover Jungle.

that whole lotta love  sucked

Wow he really is testy isn't he.  You see Axl has lost this "battle" with Slash.  Resorting to name-calling ("cancer", etc.) means you've already lost.  Plus its kind of hard to fight him when Slash is busy being happy with a family and making new music.

P.S.  What's worse - playing SCOM with Fergie or paying the guitar player from Nikki Sixx's side band to be your lead guitarist?

This has nothing to do with GN'R and/or Axl. Thank you.  :)


Another Slash fan has nothing to say, so he needs to bring up Axl. Predic-fucking-table.




Now, back to your regular discussion about the rock n' roll TV program called American Idol.  : ok:




/jarmo

I didn't get the feeling that he was selling anything last night, personally. I thought it was done well. If you watched Jamie Foxx's stint on AI, now that was terrible. He even threw out a plug for a movie at one point.

Who said Slash was selling a "dangerous rock n' roll" image? Maybe in 1987, but nowadays that stuff doesn't fly.

Just my opinion, and I'm not a huge Slash fan by any means, but I thought out of all the celebs that have been on he's done the best to keep it real and about the music.

a.

Does anyone know if Slash is going to be on there again tonight?

Originally I thought he was, but Ryan didn't say anything about him being on again last night.

a.

It's worth checking out Adam's earlier performances to put it all into perspective. Last night I thought was good, but his cover of Tears for Fears was amazing. He really does a great job in all ranges and styles.

a.

I just want to be able to put my opinions across on this board in any topic or section wether they are positive or negative and have a discussion. This sections always ends in an Axl vs. Slash argument and in the GN'R board anything that isnt complimentary is deleted. A problem that is easy to fix, let people have their opinions without others instantly being offensive or aggressive back.

And back on topic I think it said he is on again tonight?

I didn't see it, but I think people who go on TV shows when they don't have anything to sell are often doing it to get attention.




When his current band started, that was their marketed image. ;)

But then when you have a real unpredictable band on the scene, these people get annoyed because those kinds of bands don't act like they "should".....




/jarmo

I dont think being punctual or doing the best you can in your chosen profession is a bad thing. Being dangerous and not doing your job properly dont have to go hand in hand. Not that I ever thought VR were dangerous, mostly family men etc. I just love their music.

just watched it.
and I joined the "American Idol Adam Lambert sucks Foundation" group on facebook right after.  :hihi:

Fucking Slash. That is all I could say when my wife told me he was on Idol. Now I hear Howard Stern talking about it and I have to agree with him. Its pathetic. Artie always said it would depress the fuck out of him if Springstein ever appeared on it and even went so far as too say he would ride the sybian if Bruce showed up on American Idol. But here is fucking Slash. Slash on American Idol. Wow.

Well if there was ever a doubt in anyones head

Axl > the prostitute formally known as Slash.

Way to turn this into an Axl vs Slash thread Burning Hills


What did Slash do so bad? He mentored and gave advice to singers.

It was done in a really nice way and I thought he came off great on there.


What people don't realize, those who hate AI are the big time MINORITY.

So Slash should turn down opportunities to get himself out there, just to please a few hundred people on a message forum?


Let me ask u this, Let's say Slash would've turned down AI, the Axl fans wouldn't have gave him credit or changed their opinions about him anyway, so who cares what they think?


I could give u a few whorish things the other side has done but I don't want to turn this into a VS thread.

And here we go again....

^Ditto!  BuddhaMaster is right...Slash...how sad.

That said, I'm sorry, but Adam Lambert absolutely rocked Whole Lotta Love.  I have never heard a cover of that song as good as that.  

The "rock" singers on AI have traditionally sucked ass.  This guy is legit.  He can hit really fucking high notes and he's got very good stage presence.  He even managed to control his duet with the chick and didn't try to outsing her at all.
Lambert can outsing "Daughtry" in every way, shape, and form...and btw, if you forgot, $la$h played guitar on a song or two of Daughtry's album.  Don't kid yourself...$la$h wants in on Adam's 1st record.

btw, b4 this Adam kid came along, my fav. from AI talent-wise was a chick named Mandeesa.  She had an awesome voice.

thanks for the laugh BMaster...now I have to get that image of Artie on a sybian out of my head!   :crying:  :hihi:

I tape the Stern show daily on my Sirius Stilletto, and for some reason it came out all garbled today.  It was fine for weeks, but last night apparently the largest cloud ever got in the way of the satellite so every 5th word was cut off.  The whole Slash/GNR talk was hard to hear.  So I figured I'd try to tape it again on the replay.  The connection was crystal clear until the Slash/GNR talk, then again every 5th word is cut out.  And right after they finish that segment, again everything is crystal clear, I shit you not.  It's like somebody didn't want me to hear them talk about Slash and GNR. 

From what I could gather though, like Buddha said Howard mentioned how pathetic it was and how he used to look up to Guns N' Roses or hold in high regard, like Artie does with Bruce Springsteen.  He then went on to talk about how the band broke up in part due to the grunge movement, among a lot of other things (strong personalities, drugs, etc.)  At least that's what I got out of the garbled discussion I heard.  I'm trying for a 3rd time to tape the show at midnight.  We'll see how that goes.

True.

But if you want to please the majority, maybe you shouldn't be in the rock n' roll business to begin with. ;)





He can do whatever the fuck he wants.

But his fans shouldn't just assume GN'R fans will accept his every move...  :)


Everybody has an opinion on what's cool and what's not. American Idol seems to be the kind of show that's cool for those who don't give a fuck about rock music.





/jarmo

I do hate American Idol with a passion but I am trying to think beyond my own beliefs. Something like that with such a huge fan base would be hard to turn down, especially if you are a mid 40's guitar legend trying to branch out your own brand

After he left GNR, he had to do shit to keep himself out there so I can't necessarily begrudge him for certain things. Some things are necessary evils to keep yourself out there. sure it isn't the path for everyone, but I can understand why some do certain things even if Im not thrilled with it.

Bon Jovi doing AI left a bad taste in my mouth and I hated it, but I can get over it because unless u are an indy artist that plays small clubs and bars, u gotta do certain shitty things to stay relevant. just part of the game.

It's not about who is better, both Axl and Slash are amongst the greatest rock musicians of their generation.

All professional musicans sell a product to some degree or other or they wouldn't have any income. It's what it means to professional musican as opposed to someone who plays music as a hobby. They have products to sell. They sell their music and merchandise, part of that process is creative, part is image, and part is branding and getting media attention. It's just the business. While I personally dislike the Idol franchise, it is where the industry is currently, and Slash is simply working with the media as most professional musicans would do.

I personally think that while fun, there is nothing "rock" about playing computer games, yet both Slash (on guitar hero 3) and Axl (with rockband2) have released product for it. Why? Because it's business, in the age of downloads, there is good money in releasing music in that format, and, frankly, their fans want to see more of them and their music. It's not selling out. It's just makes sence.

Slash is on idol because people are interested in him because of his prior works, and because he has an album in the works and so wants to keep some attention. Everyone wins.
I see nothing wrong with that.

The Black Crowes with Jimmy Page.  Live at the Greek.


Those games aren't available on the computer.

Axl never had his own character, he didn't go out there in a motion capture suit and they didn't slap his face on any box that's for sure.

He just lets the music do the talking.

Other people just talk and parade themselves everywhere.  They are free to do whatever they want, but not everyone is going to say, "GOOD FOR HIM!!!!!!"

I think the only reason Slash was asked was so simon could introduce slash to adam; simon's a friend of his and slash seems to have thought enough of Adam to do the show.   ;)And I wouldnt be surprised if slash had a hand in helping get whole lot of love approved  :o

They blurred out the GnR members too.

You assume everyone knows Axl and Scott. The idol audience consists of very young pop fans. Why not mention two legendary vocalists? It reinforces Slash's resume.  I think thers is a hidden reason why the lead singers of VR/GnR were not shown.

But it is very possible Axl and Scott didn't want their pictures show; that is some significant gossip.

yeah they blurred them, and there's not a single note of guns n'roses music in Slash's presentation video.
kind of weird to see November Rain with Velvet Revolver music on it  :hihi:

Everyone has an opinion except if it differs from the people who think current GNR is the only music that's really music.  Come on really!  lame...

Slash played "School's Out' with the 4 finalists. I thought the finalist kinda sucked on it but Slash played a cool solo and plugged his solo album!

Told u he was on there to promote his solo disc.

^^ Not the best quality...

Final 4 and Slash play "Schools Out"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49grRLsXgn0

I couldn't agree with you more, and I couldn't disagree with you more at the same time. ONLY because Slash proved me wrong last night (I haven't watched tonight's yet so I could change my mind again...haha), he really did a standup job of coming off as the only musician to ever be on the show and not try and sell something other than his experience as a rock n' roll guitar player. Anything said about former bands, current and/or future projects was done by the host and in no way did it come off as a sales pitch. That was class. And trust me, I lost all respect for Slash after reading his book, so this is a pretty huge turning point for me. LOL. In fact, my brother sent me a text today asking if I hated AI now that Slash mentored on it and I said "no, in fact I'm giving him a lot more credit now".

I think we've beaten a dead horse here anyway...haha. It's a show, it's Slash, it's the current state of the music business (it sucks) and life moves on...

Peace out,
a.

Dear god, what an embarrassment. The group numbers are hideously lame on Idol and this one was doubly worse because Slash was drawn into the suckfest.

I love the guy and will always support him, but Slash should have stayed far away from the group number. Seriously lame.

So what's the verdict?  Did Slash get voted out this week?  I sure hope so, I can't take seeing him on there one more night.

Also, what did Slash say about his solo album?

"I've got a solo album coming out."

Master promoter I tell ya.

 :-\

Luckily for Abdul, ex-Guns N Roses guitarist Slash kept up the mentor tradition of sucking worst on the results shows, declining even to reveal who would be singing lead on the solo album he was supposedly there to promote.

http://blogs.tampabay.com/media/2009/05/american-idol-sends-the-last-lady-home.html

Brain was on an episode of the Apprentice. Dizzy played some chocolate convention or whatever it was in Mexico...But Slash gets dumped on for going on American Idol?

It is interesting to sit back and watch how one person's personal opinion on someone else can echo so strongly and, dare I say, blindly, in others'. To choose to believe something to such a degree and to make it your personal mission to defame the opponent with whom you have never had any personal relationship with is pretty fucking bold, but not very intelligent.

I don't defend Slash. I don't defend Axl. I attack stupidity and ignorance.

Yeah and Richard has played with everyone from NSync to now Rhianna......

oh how everyone forgets

It's kinda a damned if he does or doesn't thing IMO. Like if he shows GNR people will be upset that he's been out of the band for 15 years or whatever it is now yet is profiting from the name and branding and so on, and if he doesn't show GNR then it's an obvious snub to Axl. Like realisticly...either way he is going to get heat from this board.

I think sometimes people want validation for Slash not being in the band and he doing stuff like this gives them that.

Whatever Slash chooses to do now, He has earned that right regardless of what I think about it.

I hate Fergie and I hate AI but like someone says about Axl, Slash doesn't live his life for us.

Isn't that what is said about Axl? How he doesn't live his life based on what we want?

Slash is the same way. If he wants to do something, god bless him. I don't like AI or Fergie but if u stop liking someone cause of that, u never were a fan anyway.

did you honestly expect anything less than embarassment?

Yes but we are talking about Slash here! Slash!

hes legendary and does not need to lower himself to the level of has-been losers like Brett Micheals.
sometimes i just wanna shake Slash and yell "your better than this!"

im not mad though just kind of.....disappointed :(

the truth is simply, no, he's not better than that.   He's shown it time and time again over the years.   He's a cariculture of his former self and theres nothing cool about what has happened to this man over the last decade.

Slash's next move should be going on Hannah Montana and playing with the Jonas Brothers. That is the logical step for Slash now. Its not like Slash would look anymore lame by doing that then he already does now. I just saw 10 seconds of him playing the schools out song with the karaoke kids on American Idol before it sickened and disgusted me.

Fuck you Saul. When your solo album comes out, maybe you can fulfill your dream of opening for Bon Jovi you fucking wanker. In a million fucking years, I never would have guessed that the cool motherfucking half man half beast guitar player in Guns N' Roses would have turned out like this. You have got to be fucking kidding me D. Actually you like Jovi so I am not surprised. That should not have surprised you that that sorry pretty boy douche would have appeared on this show. He is as safe as a marsh mellow puff. I guess Slash is now too. Good riddance.

For the first time, the name Slash absolutely sounds stupid as fuck for Saul. Time to change that shit to something more fitting. How about "Meow." I will give that to you for free Mr. Hudson. How embarrassing.

And what is it thats "happened" to this man over the past decade JB?

He's happily married with a wife and kids and now sober?

You all fucking bitch and moan about how difficult it must have been for Axl to put up with Slash drinking and doing drugs.  Now the guy has a family and obviosuly cant be as "dangerous" as he once was.  So when he is doing drugs its bad to Axl but when he sobers up he is no longer dangerous?

So is Slash a sell out???  Well, in the GNR days it was AXL that wanted to make big videos and have Stephanie in them(HOW ROCK N ROLL!!)  After Appetite, GNR videos were generally AXL with minimum input from the others.  How about swimming with Dolphins when GNR were supposed to have a street image?

Wow, no-one brings up the fact that regardless of him being on AI, Slash absolutely ripped through the solos in School's Out.

Some people may argue about Slash being on the show in the first place, but bringing that sort of kick ass guitar playing to the masses on a show like AI is a smart move in general, especially with his solo album coming out.

I don't think Slash had to say much, his guitar playing said it all for him! : ok:

A bit much methinks.

He's a musician.  It's his job to play music... who he plays with is none of our concern.
Appearing on a TV show (especially one such as this) in any capacity other than as a performer or interviewee is completely different.

I did not know about Brain being on The Apprentice, but my respect for him just went down a bit, too.

Like I said before, I'm not saying musicians can't do what they want... but I'm certainly not going to pretend it doesn't bother me when a musician I like decides to piss on his art by cashing in on it like that.  I'm not going to respect someone who pisses on their art, either.

It's funny how in one topic you rejoice at Duff hating the idea of going onto a reality show, but in this one you're acting like going on a reality show is a fantastic idea.  At least be consistent.

Music videos are all part of the art if done correctly.  If anything, it's more artistic to have those videos than just the generic "performance" video, which is something quick, easy and boring to put out just so that you have a video on TV.
The only thing I've objected to is Axl allowing the use of GN'R songs in a Harley Davidson commercial.  But other than that, he's been very careful to not sell out - right down to refusing to put out a record until he was completely happy with it.  As for appearing on a reality TV show?  "But Sebastian, you don't understand.  I'd pay VH1 a million dollars to leave me alone", pretty much sums it up.

Axl is one of the few musicians left (along with Trent Reznor, Tool, Pearl Jam and a few more) to still have some semblance of artistic integrity.  But... this has nothing to do with what Axl has or hasn't done - and trying to twist it around to make it look like he's the sell-out backfires pretty quickly once you realise he's not nearly the media whore people make him out to be.

My point was that Slash is getting bashed by SOME for not being "dangerous" or"street".  But neither was Axl in some of the Illusion era videos and tour.  And im sure the other members would have liked to do more "street" videos like Jungle.


So its ok for Richard to perform with whoever he likes but not Slash?  Slash also gets bashed for performing with Fergie but i never hear GNR fans say "He's a musician.  It's his job to play music".

On American Idol, Slash did perform and gave some tips to singers.

Slash on American Idol (interview)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tBEBhtjhu8

I've never bashed Slash for performing with people like Fergie.  And I'd have said the same thing to the people who have bashed him if I posted here more. ;)

Yeah, I'd say some people are taking this a little personally. It amazes me how these "true" fans of the current lineup are so hung up and angry about what Slash does. Kind of reminds me of some interviews I read a few months ago.

Cool man!  :)

I wasnt just aiming that at you by the way. :)

It's more a case of amusement I think.

What's gonna be the last straw....


On the other hand, of course some can be angry when they see people defend a show like American Idol.



/jarmo

The last straw would be if Slash came out drinking from a pimp cup. Then he's gone the full Snoop Dogg whore route.  :hihi:

That amazes me too.  If you don't like him, read about something else.

I also believe its because of the lack of news from the GNR camp.  If GNR had just announced tour dates, no one would be bothered about this at all.

But they havent and because there isnt much news, they negatively comment on every little thing that Slash does.  Which is kinda pathetic.

maybe because we used to love the guy when he played interesting music instead of doing shit ?

Slash is artistically dead right after the first Snakepit album.

if his solo album will be good I'll be the first one to admit it and enjoy it.

but this kind of AI stuff...is just wrong.

New photos have been added at Getty...

Thats just a matter of opinion though.  Lots of people love Velvet.  
People complained that CD wasnt promoted properly yet people complain when you do promote something.  Crazy world.

This is a quote from Matt Sorum about an entirely different subject but answers a lot of questions about so called "media whoring".  lol


"But sometimes you have to put your name on the popcorn bag; you have to get people to see you and identify you with the cause. That's just the way it is."

Some of you are absolutely clueless about what it is to be a fan. If I didn't fucking love Slash, then him going on American Idol and Hannah Montana wouldn't bother me in the least. But I loved him. I fought tooth and nail back in the day when motherfuckers said he wasn't that great compared to whoever it was they thought was better. I a am hardcore old school gunner. Fucking old school. I also love the original Black sabbath and seeing Ozzy doing this fucking reality show disappoints the hell out of me. I hate seeing Ozzy like this. I hated seeing his perm in the 80's too. Also more recently this new Wolverine movie pisses me off to no end. Yea its just a movie but, Wolverine was the one who got me into comics in the first place. He has one of the more interesting origin stories and is a total fucking badass second to no one. This movie takes a huge fucking shit on the character. Hollywood actually managed to make Wolverine completely kid friendly and changed every aspect hat made him cool in the first place. As a fan it broke my heart.

I am sure most who aren't as emotionally invested in Wolverine or as connected to the character from early childhood, can enjoy the film. But the movie is fucking bullshit. I can say these things because I am a fan, and I fucking care. Seeing what has become of the characters in my life who I cherish is important to me.

I see Axl now, present day. The dude is maybe even actually cooler now then he was 15 years ago. His music is even more artistic and poignant. Fuck me, I can't say that about many others who I have enjoyed over my lifetime. If Axl was to show up on Idol, I would be fucking devastated. The show, along with most other reality shows represents everything that is wrong with TV and much of society today. If you (and you know who you are), disagree, then me and you are done professionally.

I will say that Slash's solo album better be pretty fucking spectacular. He has greatly disappointed over the years. I am of the mind that it is better to release nothing, then to release something average or worse. I will finish this rant by responding to the comment about Axl wanting the over the top videos. That was a sign of the times, and GN'R didn't do small back then. But just understand this one fact. It was Slash, who wanted the horn section.

That's not media-whoring... that's doing work for charity.  Big difference.

And yes, it was annoying that Chinese Democracy wasn't promoted properly, but there is a right way to go about promoting something and a wrong way.  Conducting interviews, performing live, releasing singles and music videos... that's the right way.
Can you guess the wrong way?  Here's a hint... it's the way that gets your name heard, but also compromises your art.  Like forever having what you are promoting associated with a certain car/phone/etc. ;)

PS - I was more pissed off by the raping of Deadpool than Wolverine.  At least it wasn't as bad as Batman & Robin, though.

Slash doing charity work was seeing as "media Whoring" by some on here.  There was a whole thread on it.

Promotion is promotion.

When the CD is out and he has something more solid to promote, then he'll do the interviews and performances etc.

Although that may be hard since there will be so many different artists on it.

Yep, i know that.  But there was some other stuff.  The piano coming up from the ground, backing singers and dancers, keyboard players, the couch in 1993.  I think Slash wanted 12 additional musicians including horn players to increase the sound.  But it became a lot more bloated. 

From Slash's twitter

Alison didn't deserve to be voted off AI so soon, she has amazing potential. #fb

Zuh??

If you call too much attention to the amount you do for charity, there's a real danger of it going from putting your name on a cause to help it out to self-congratulatory "look how much I do for charity!  Aren't I awesome!" bullshit pretty quickly.  Still a big difference to media whoring, but it can and does sometimes look like with some stars that they're doing stuff for charity more for their own image than because they want to be nice.  It's a very fine line.
Wasn't the topic referred to after Perla set up a profile on some website specifically to talk about how much she and Slash do for charity?  If so, then I'd said it crossed the line into the self-congratulatory bullshit around about that time.  But there's nothing wrong with attaching your name to a cause you believe in.

Buncha little girls on this forum. Slash went up there and did what he does best, and you all complain. Pretty pathetic. The one thing that makes him a great player is his diversity and willingness to step outside what is expected. It keeps him relevent. Keeping a narrow mind will keep your guitar playing narrow.

Going on the modern day Brady Bunch musical hour is doing what he does best? And you are calling us little girls? What, did your balls drop off? This incarnation of Slash is farther removed from the old Slash as the new GN'R is to the old GN'R. I think you would have to be a little girl or an old person to enjoy Slash presently. He is another one who needs to find his balls.

If u watched the Duff interview, u would see he was against a reality show to find a singer for VR a la Rockstar Inxs or those shows. that was what I was referring to.

Slash did well on AI and although I hate AI, I thought Slash made it cool for a couple nights.

The singers on SChool's out did shitty though.

I did watch the interview, and whereas the question he was answering was in regards to finding a singer via a reality show, the answer was very clearly about reality shows in general.  There was another - written - interview recently in which he talked about how pathetic stars who go on reality TV are, too.

Spare me the geeky Joker lines and get a life. Slash played guitar, that's what he does best. Plays with anyone, anytime, and owns the stage. Now, go back and play with your Batman dolls.

Some of you guys are so funny.  Wahhh Slash did AI,  I can never forgive him.  I wasn't the biggest fan of his performance of School's Out, but it was cool to see him do a solo and make an appearance.   Whether or not you like the show, he probably played in front of 6 million viewers.   I'm sure it is also because his kid's are a fan of the show.   Really, who fuckin cares that much.   If you knew anything about Slash, this wouldn't surprise you.   I just care about the music, not the image.

AI usually gets between 25-35 million viewers per episode

AMERICAN IDOL TOP 4 MENTOR SLASH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0slrLAM22I

For me, personally, it's not about being angry at Slash for doing AI.  It's just when he goes on a show that is well-known to receive roughly 30 million viewers a night, it's hard to argue against him being someone who desires and enjoys being in the limelight.  Maybe the term "whore" for the limelight was rough, but it is hard to argue against it with going on AI.

Ali

So does Dancing With The Stars.  Maybe Slash can be on that show next season.

LOL! I'm trying to picture that. It would never happen. My wife was asking why Slash never clapped on AI, I said "Because he's Slash." It's the quiet cool.

The point that is being missed here is, Slash was on a "MUSIC" show

Dancing with The Stars is a Dancing show. Certainly u can see the difference.

Duff is against Reality shows like Rock Of Love and Celebrity Rehab and stuff like that.

Slash mentoring Young musicians is still music related at least.



I think it is wrong  calling a famous entertainer a media whore as 99 percent are media whores.

so if 99 percent are media whores they should not get called on it? i must have misinterprated that?

That's horse shit dude. A media whore is a media whore no matter how many others are as well.

actually that show doesn't get that many viewers  :)
maybe about 15-17.5mil

I'm sure it's in the works.

Is anyone else wondering where the fuck this came from? :-\

It had to do with the question if my balls dropped off. He's still a doll-playing geek.   :hihi:

a) I think you quoted the wrong post.
b) There's nothing wrong with being a geek.

This video's quality is a little better...

Top 4 w/Slash singing "School's Out" on American Idol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haVRE3aJZk8

Thursday, May 07, 2009
   
American Idol.

Hello All!

So as many of you know, Slash mentored on American Idol for Rock Week this week, and let me tell you, it was one hell of a good time.
We had so much fun going to the show and taking our boys, and the perfomances were all absolutely amazing.
Slash got to work with some very talented young artists, and we really enjoyed the experience.
However, we were pretty shocked and upset to learn that Allison would be going home this week.
We really believe that she has amazing vocals, and should have made it to the final two. Either way, all four of the contestants are all talented enough to do something in the music world, and I am excited to see where they are all headed.

Peace,
Perla

Thanks funkymonkey for all the updates, here! 

To be honest, I've never had any interest in this show and still don't, so I really don't know a lot about it other than what I hear, but I enjoyed watching all the videos from this past week. 

Who the fuck cares if Slash chose to mentor the show on Rock Week?  It's Rock Week and he's a legendary rock and roll guitarist and his appearance certainly gave a little bit of excitement to the show.  Maybe brought other viewers in, like me perhaps, who wouldn't otherwise give a shit.  Whether you think he's selling out or whoring himself out or not, it's 2009 and not 1989. The state of TV shows and the music business in general is different today.   

I, for one, enjoyed it for what it was and see no need to make more out of it than that.     

Of course Slash enjoys the limelight. He wouldnt love going out on stage everynight if he didnt. The same as every other performer enjoys the limelight.

Of course every performer enjoys the limelight.  Not all of them are lining up to appear on American Idol though.

That wasnt my point. I was just saying that saying Slash enjoys the limelight is a bit redundant in this discussion

Say it isn't so!

Last one I'll post  :hihi: but this one is much better...

Slash and Keri Kelli "School's Out" American Idol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HBgYXDkHEw

They asked him to appear, not t'other way round. ;)

I am sorry to say this, because I really do appreciate Slash's past work...but after watching the 'schools out' video, I can only compare it to going to a strip joint and being surprised to find whores taking off their clothes.  Forgive me for this...but I wish Slash would get back on whatever chemical made him into the dirty, greasy, raw guitar player that 'sang' with his guitar on AFD thru UYI, etc.  I imagine him spitting JD in the face of anyone who asked him to do something so 'commercial', for lack of a better word, in the old days.  I am afraid he has bought into the whole 'guitar hero' character.

Whore, whore, whore...but yes, I would be right there with him cashing that check.  :hihi:

So?  I never claimed he begged and pleaded to be on American Idol.  He could've said no, couldn't he?  I'm sure there have been plenty of people to turn down the almighty American Idol over the years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idbi1GL0y-M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uv56R3mK44

The guy, when on, is still fucking amazing.

I don't think anyone's denying that.  I just wish he would tone it down at times, in relation to public appearances and whatnot.  Which is weird because at the same time I wish Axl would pump it up a bit.  There's gotta be a happy medium somewhere.

fucking lame....plain and simple.........JUMPED THE SHARK!!!

'American Idol' Runner-Up Adam Lambert 'Thrilled' About The Future

May 22, 2009

Lambert made no mention of a possible collaboration with Perry, but he did suggest a dream pairing with another high-profile artist. "I'd really love to work with Slash," he said of the former Guns 'N' Roses frontman, who was a celebrity mentor on "American Idol" during Rock Week. "When we did the mentor shoot at the Roxy, I felt so at home with him onstage; I was just like, 'This guy is so rad.' "

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/american-idol-runner-up-adam-lambert-thrilled-1003976209.story

I never realized there were so many rampant homosexual rumors about this Adam kid until they recently started talking about it on Stern.  What's up with that?  Not, that there's anything wrong with that!  Howard Stern actually voted for Adam to win and felt, like many, that he was clearly the better contestant.  But he felt his "tendencies" caused him the vote.

"Of the rumor that he is gay and that homophobia may have played a role in his loss, Lambert would only respond, "Probably," then laugh and move on. "There's no need to dwell on the negative. I'm just thrilled that I get to move forward and have a career in the music industry."


I think his response takes it past the rumor stage but the media still loves a good is he or isn't he gossip item.

I watched a few of his performances on youtube, and while I liked him on the slower songs like Mad World, I wasn't exactly thrilled with his rendition of Satisfaction, and Born to be Wild. 

In any case I would have at least a passing interest should he and Slash collaborate on a few tunes.

i'd look forward to hearing the result of a slash/lambert collobation

I'd continue my stance on despising anything American Idol related so I'd look forward to that about as much as I did for the song he did with Daughtry.  Which was ZERO.  Sorry, that's just me.

Adam is gay. On the internet there are several pictures of him kissing other dudes, tongue and all. I'm glad he didn't win AI, even though he's a million times more talented than that other guy. Now Adam can do more of his own thing. A collaboration with Slash would be awesome.

I think there may be a subtle difference.  With Daughtry, the label asked him to put a solo on his first single; with lambert, it sounds like he'd like to collaborate on the writing and arrangement with Slash, not just put a solo on it.  Like I Said, subtle difference. :-\

quick question, how can you despise anything about someone as hot as carrie underwood?   :hihi:

Okay, you got me there.  So there may be a few exceptions.  I'll also admit I actually don't mind a couple Kelly Clarkson songs.  But aside from her and Carrie, the rest I could care less about.  And to be fair, I really haven't heard Adam sing all that much.  I've heard all the praise.  I guess it's possible a collaboration with Slash could win me over.  But looking forward to it?  NO!

Bring it on!  Lambert has the pipes for brilliant hard rock/metal, if he can write worth a shit, it would be awesome!

Adam doing Whole Lotta Love:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suV6viDG4i0

more clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNCN9uSFUfo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33ROaNpi4vQ   CHRIS and ADAM AND QUEEN


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exfq6ZtBjwA      w/KISS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5BHtoD3bz0&feature=related  J Cash audio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM5mXdNOqbs      audio only

haha!!  backtracking already i see about despising anything AI??  :hihi:

but seriously dude, I felt the sameway about AI w/ the exception of Carrie and everything it stood for

usually w/ AI I'll watch the auditions for laughs, and to see if there's anyone w/ any talent

but the 20 sec lambert sang of bohemian rhapsody before they stopped him brought me back; and his performances just kept bringing me back

Didn't feel there was a need to make a new thread for this, but I believe I saw Slash on American Idol tonight.  I don't watch the show, I hate it.  But it was on while I was in the room and they were doing some stupid skit with Russel Brand and Jonah Hill and they were mentioning all these celebrities who were in the audience, or taking part in some telethon they were doing.  Again, I wasn't paying close attention.  But anyway, none of the celebrities they mentioned were actually there.  But then they named Slash and Ryan Secrest said, "well, that is actually Slash".  And Slash was working the phones and Jonah hung up the phone on him.

Did anyone else see this?  Was that NOT Slash?

I am not sure when AL is filmed but Slash has been out of the US on his way to Japan sense Sunday.

Yeah, it would have had to be pre-recorded.  I swear it was him though.

You're right.

'American Idol Gives Back': No charity for Tim

April 22, 2010

Jonah Hill and Russell Brand are back to pay off their gag. Instead of celebrities in their phone bank, they have celebrity lookalikes: Woody Allen, Marilyn Monroe, two versions of Tom Cruise, Slash. Except Slash is the real one. Also, last season's Crazy Idolette Tatiana del Toro, only they identify her as former Idolette Clay Aiken. And look, there's Octomom! And here comes former A-lister Jim Carrey, who runs out after surveying the other phone-answerers.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/tvblog/2010/04/its-idol-gives-back-charity.html

Jonah Hill and Russell Brand are brought back to kill more time. They have a bunch of celebrity impersonators. They really do have Slash from Guns ?N Roses. Tatiana Del Toro and the Octomom also work the phone bank. Jim Carrey arrives in goofy glasses. He bolts when he sees the D-List crew. It?s not surprising to see Slash there since he?s the Steve Allen of his generation. He?ll appear at kid birthday parties and kindergarten graduations. Did you know you have to hire his hat separately for live appearances? Carrie Underwood sings. The song is about donating to children charities that advertise on TV. At least it ties in with the theme of the evening.
http://tv.insidepulse.com/2010/04/22/idol-gives-back-2010-american-idol-episode-9-33-review/

Slash American Idol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb3ACdxg40I

Ironic that the ONLY 2 minutes of American Idol I've seen all season and Slash just happens to pop up.