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Slash Sets the Record Straight on His UK Birthplace, Premieres New Track

Nov 7th 2011

"I've had live albums out before, but this is my fist one with the solo band," says Slash. The legendary guitarist is on the phone with Noisecreep promoting his upcoming live album (his first), 'Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy: Made in Stoke: 24/7/11.' Recorded in Stoke-on-Trent, England this past summer, the album was a sort of homecoming for Slash, born Saul Hudson on July 23, 1965.

"Just to set the record straight, I wasn't born in Stoke-on-Trent. I was actually born in Hampstead, London. But I was raised in Stroke-on-Trent until I was six and I loved it there. I'm actually from a small town within that called Blurton. Believe it or not, Stroke-on-Trent was famous for its pottery," laughs Slash.

The guitar hero looks back at his childhood in England with fondness. "I had so much fun during that time period. When you're that age, you really start taking in a lot of information and I think that's why I have many vivid memories of England.

"It was cool because everyone knew one another. It was a cozy and homey type of place. Then we also had that brilliant English weather there too, but that's OK [laughs]. But the countryside was beautiful and I remember being in school with our little uniforms and the lollipop lady walking across the street. That kind of stuff I'll always remember."

Noisecreep is stoked (see how we did that there?) to bring you the exclusive premiere of 'Beggars & Hangers On,' from 'Made in Stoke 24/7/11.' Check it below along with the rest of our interview with Slash where continues to tell us about his childhood in England.

Slash tells Noisecreep his first glimpse into the rock 'n' roll subculture came during those early years in the UK. "My dad used to take me into London all the time by train. It was such a different world there. It was interesting to see the whole art, music and hippie culture, happening there and then going back to my little life in Blurton."

The Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist's parents are both in the arts. His mother Ola was a costume designer who counted David Bowie as a client, and his father Anthony created album covers. "My mom is from Los Angeles and she met my dad in Europe. I think I was conceived in Paris. Anyway, we eventually moved to Los Angeles because the entertainment industry was there. It was a huge culture shock for me once we did get to L.A. The energy level there exploded, where in Blurton it was so much more quiet and familiar. So it took time for me to get used to the vibe in America."

Although he's lived most of his life in Los Angeles, Slash admits that he still misses the small town charm of Blurton. "To this day, I still have deep feelings for that place. I do miss living in England, specifically Blurton, because that time was so sweet for me. But I have no regrets about moving to Los Angeles. Most of the things in my career are a direct result of me living in California and the things I learned there. I wouldn't change that for anything."

Listen here: http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/11/07/slash-beggars-and-hangers-on-song/?a_dgi=aolshare_twitter

U guys know what a diehard Slash fan I am but that song is terrible.

I like the chorus.  The ending was cool, but  the rest is kind of boring.   Maybe it's better if you are watching the video. 

I love that song.

love the song but prefer Eric Dover & Rod Jackson singing it with more grit

I agree. For the most part, I thought Dover was a hack, but Beggars is one of the tracks he got right.

It was great having a chance to hear this live though in Boston and Jersey.
Myles voice wasn't as dominating live, and it was actually one of the highlights for me.

First "'Made In Stoke 24/7/11" Video Preview

Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced the U.S. release of Slash's (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) first-ever live solo album, "Made In Stoke 24/7/11". The double-disc CD, and a special-edition 2CD+DVD package (featuring five bonus tracks and an exclusive interview with Slash) hits stores November 15.

The iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter Slash has perfected the science of the six-string for over 20 years as an integral component of GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER and as a hugely successful solo artist. On July 24, 2011, he made a very special visit to in the British town of Stoke-On-Trent, where he was raised until he was five, at the end of the 2010-2011 tour in support of his globally chart topping and critically acclaimed self-titled solo debut.

Captured at Victoria Hall as part of an intensive world tour, this 21-song set is a celebration of a legendary career. Joined by Myles Kennedy of ALTER BRIDGE on vocals, Slash ripped through cuts culled from his GN'R days, VELVET REVOLVER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, and his solo album, (including the single "By The Sword"). His band lineup included bassist Todd Kerns, drummer Brent Fitz and guitarist Bobby Schneck.

With favorites like "Back From Cali", "Slither", "Sweet Child O' Mine", and many more reverberating the crowd-filled rafters, this proved to be one rockin' homecoming.

The track listing is as follows:

01. Been There Lately (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
02. Nightrain (GUNS N' ROSES song)
03. Ghost
04. Mean Bone (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
05. Back From Cali
06. Rocket Queen (GUNS N' ROSES song)
07. Civil War (GUNS N' ROSES song)
08. Nothing To Say
09. Starlight
10. Promise
11. Doctor Alibi (with Todd Kerns on vocals)
12. Speed Parade (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
13. Watch This
14. Beggars & Hangers-On (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
15. Patience (GUNS N' ROSES song)
16. Guitar Solo / Godfather Theme
17. Sweet Child O' Mine (GUNS N' ROSES song)
18. Slither (VELVET REVOLVER song)
19. By The Sword
20. Mr. Brownstone (GUNS N' ROSES song)
21. Paradise City (GUNS N' ROSES song)

Bonus DVD:

* Ghost
* Back From Cali
* Beggars & Hangers-On
* Been There Lately
* Starlight
* Interview with Slash

Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57m0_NPyKmc

The video/audio is excellent in that youtube preview, can't wait to get this!!! :beer:

Not really a fan of Myles' take on it, but that's one of Slash's best solo songs, Eric Dover goes off on the studio version! : ok:

Awesome!  Can't wait!

Slash Shows Off His Band's Chemistry on New Live Disc

Stream 'Made In Stoke 24/7/11' in full

November 10, 2011 11:40 AM ET

Click to listen to Slash's album 'Made In Stoke 24/7/11' at the link below

On Slash's 2010 self-titled release, the guitarist worked with some of rock's greatest singers ? Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy, Chris Cornell and Iggy Pop, among others. When it came time to tour, those vocalists obviously had other committments, so the guitarist recuited Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy, as well as bassist Todd Kerns and drummer Brent Fitz, to travel around the world with him.

He wasn't looking for this to be a long-term band, but the chemistry was undeniable. "It was one of those moments where from on high you get sort of a blessing and get all the right people without looking for them. It just happened," Slash tells Rolling Stone. "From the onset we clicked. We just got better and better over time."

That cohesion is on display on Made In Stoke 24/7/11, a live chronicle of the guitarist's return to Stoke-on-Trent, the town where he was raised until the age of five. Featuring a mix of Guns N' Roses tracks ("Rocket Queen," "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Mr. Brownstone"), Slash's Snakepit tunes and material from Slash, the live album shows the quartet has melded into a real band.

Making it official, they're already at work on an untitled album due in April of next year. Slash knew very early this was the group to make his next album, he says. "I learned way back in March of 2010, when we did our first show at the Roxy, [and even] before that, when we were rehearsing, there was something that clicked with those guys," he says. "It was just always a lot of fun, and I decided that?s who I wanted to do the record with."

Thus far they've recorded three tracks, with 14 more to come in December and January when Kennedy gets off the road with Alter Bridge. Slash is pumped up about what they've done so far, calling it "fucking rad." "On the last record, creatively it was pretty open-ended. This one is very diverse, but it?s one band," he says. "It?s really cool. It rocks really hard. There are some cool epic songs and a couple of really cool ballads. I hate calling them ballads ? more bluesy tunes. It just covers a lot."

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/full-album-stream-slash-made-in-stoke-24-7-11-20111110

Another video preview:

Slash - Been There Lately (from "Made In Stoke" DVD & Blu-ray)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pdsmwQUPUg

Our Review !

http://slash.gnrfrance.net/dvd/slash-made-in-stoke-dvd-blu-ray-93-page-4.htm

 : ok:

I don't know if it's simply the personal attachment for me with that song but I absolutely love it, and it sounds awesome live. There's so much hate/frustration in the riff that it just rips one's heart out. The tempo seems a bit too high, but otherwise, amazing.

Just ordered it on Amazon today, can't wait.

I went to best buy to pick this up only to find out that its not a concert dvd. its the live show on 2 cds and a bonus dvd with just 5 live videos. what the hell!!      is the full dvd every going to be released? can someone confirm this for me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpl4J56a_H4

Sweet Child from Stoke!

That venue looked fucking cool. :yes:

there seems to be a full show Blu-Ray-release:

Filmed at the Victoria Hall in Stoke On Trent on July 24th, this concert marked Slash's return to the town in which he grew up. The show came towards the end of his 2010/11 world tour in support of his debut solo album "Slash". Lead vocals on the tour were handled by Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge and the setlist featured tracks from his solo album, from his albums with both Slash's Snakepit and Velvet Revolver and classic songs that he co-wrote for Guns'n'Roses.

Tracklisting:
01 Been There Lately
02 Night Train
03 Ghost
04 Mean Bone
05 Back From Cali
06 Rocket Queen
07 Civil War
08 Nothing To Say
09 Starlight
10 Promise
11 Doctor Alibi
12 Speed Parade
13 Watch This
14 Beggars & Hangers On
15 Patience
16 Godfather Solo
17 Sweet Child O' Mine
18 Slither
19 By The Sword
20 Mr Brownstone
21 Paradise City

source (german amazon):

http://www.amazon.de/Slash-feat-Myles-Kennedy-Blu-ray/dp/B005JWX8US/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1321432051&sr=1-2

Can you play Blu-Ray discs in regular DVD players?

No, you cannot.  You can only do the reverse:  play DVDs in Blu-Ray players.

Ali

I bought the live CD version, and I love it!  I love the fact that Slash is including all areas of his career in his setlist (GNR, VR, solo, both versions of Snakepit).

I was floored by how well Myles handled all the vocals on the old GNR songs, and I thought all of Slash's songs sound better with him on vocals.  I think it's a good move to have him take the mic for all the songs on Slash's next album.

This album is awesome, really shows off how well oiled they are now as a live machine. Also, Is there anything Myles Kennedy can't handle ?

SLASH, ?MADE IN STOKE 24/7/11′ ? ALBUM REVIEW

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/slash-made-in-stoke-24711-album-review/

I got the DVD for christmas, and I'm liking it.. a lot!

A great selection of songs, I like the sounds, the production, all of it. Myles is not a perfect fit for all the songs as his voice is kinda thing at times, but seeing as most of the songs weren't designed originally for him, he does all right. The band sounds good, and I'm really glad they did this.

Hope to hear something new from these guys soon!