Slash in Volkswagen commercial

[Naupis]

I just wanted to say that I think the commercial is really cool. Its cool to see slash dressed in his old GNR attire too. Slash looks badass in it. Cool shit.

That is the eptiome of coolness when you can not change your look for 20 years and pull it off the same way today you did back then. He is one of the last of a dying breed.

[EccoTides]

OMG!! NOOOO SELL OUT!

Get a life people. Slash needs to earn a paycheck just like everyone else.

Agreed. Dude's gotta make a living, and most of us would probably do the same thing if we were given the chance.

[holtzmn73]

OMG!! NOOOO SELL OUT!

Get a life people. Slash needs to earn a paycheck just like everyone else.

Yeah its not like he earns more money just sitting on his ass collecting royalty checks for all the albums he has appeared on than the average person does working full time, oh wait he does. I'm sure Slash is really hurting for money.

[PJ]

this shit have already been posted..
you know what is lamer than sla$h selling out...
2 threads in the same forum about sla$h selling out...

[Robman?]

he needs to shave, you can see the gray in his beard (or shadow)

at least hes aging well, and gracefully

[BurningHills]

Isn't this the wrong section? Last time I checked, there isn't a guy named Slash in Guns N' Roses. 

(Don't get offended, I'm just joking.  )

[BLS-Pride]

OMG!! NOOOO SELL OUT!

Get a life people. Slash needs to earn a paycheck just like everyone else.

Yeah its not like he earns more money just sitting on his ass collecting royalty checks for all the albums he has appeared on than the average person does working full time, oh wait he does. I'm sure Slash is really hurting for money.

And you would know his money issues how?! I love people like you. Always bitching cause people make money..

this shit have already been posted..
you know what is lamer than sla$h selling out...
2 threads in the same forum about sla$h selling out...

Or posting the word "sla$h".

[jazjme]

that old dude, is from the "band", Spinal Tap, and I thought it was funny as hell.lol

[Bandita]

that old dude, is from the "band", Spinal Tap, and I thought it was funny as hell.lol

What is it a commercial for or is it just a gag?  Someone has to get this up on You Tube!  I wanna see!

[holtzmn73]

And you would know his money issues how?! I love people like you. Always bitching cause people make money..

Wow, is that you Slash? Someone sure is defensive. Just go and look at the money Velvet Revolver made while touring for 1.5 years, or look at how many albums GNR still sells plus how many albums Contraband sold, Slash still makes money off of each album sold. Thats not even bringing up all the money he made on the UYI tour. You don't see Axl, Izzy, Duff, Dizzy, Matt or even Steven doing lame commercials, why would Slash need to when he was one of the main writers for GNR, meaning he makes alot more money on royalties than Duff, Dizzy, Steven or Matt. Doing commercials is something I expect from an entertainer like Britney Spears, not Slash. I'm all for capitalism but you have to draw the line somewhere and keep your self respect, you obviously wouldn't have a problem with Slash selling Depends diapers or shit like that cause hey you think he's just trying to make a paycheck.

[jazjme]

its a volkswagon cmmercial, they have one spot wioth slash, and one spot with the dude from spinal tap
I only saw them while workng at the restuarant, on the screens around the bar, usualy play on sport channel  stuff. Sasw the slash one during the MLB game Mets. And I saw the spinal  tap dude, on during the sunday game for the GIants.

[Journeyman]

Me thinks this thread is already in the VR section and has been there for like 2 weeks.

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=36795.0

 

[Bandita]

And you would know his money issues how?! I love people like you. Always bitching cause people make money..

Wow, is that you Slash? Someone sure is defensive. Just go and look at the money Velvet Revolver made while touring for 1.5 years, or look at how many albums GNR still sells plus how many albums Contraband sold, Slash still makes money off of each album sold. Thats not even bringing up all the money he made on the UYI tour. You don't see Axl, Izzy, Duff, Dizzy, Matt or even Steven doing lame commercials, why would Slash need to when he was one of the main writers for GNR, meaning he makes alot more money on royalties than Duff, Dizzy, Steven or Matt. Doing commercials is something I expect from an entertainer like Britney Spears, not Slash. I'm all for capitalism but you have to draw the line somewhere and keep your self respect, you obviously wouldn't have a problem with Slash selling Depends diapers or shit like that cause hey you think he's just trying to make a paycheck.

Back in the early days, not to re-hash the past but just pointing out a fact, Slash AND Axl did a few commercials together for Rip magazine that played nonstop on MTV during Headbangers Ball.  I don't see any issue with the guy doing a commercial, some of you are taking this a little over the top.  It's just a freakin' commercial, tons of artists do them for various reasons....

[Naupis]

Its not like he did anything goofy to embarrass himself for some money. Not like he was running around dressed up a in a clown suit or anything. He plays his guitar and looks cool doing it. That is pretty much is Slash in a nutshell for the past 20 years. This was just a cool opportunity for him to get some exposure and make a few bucks. Nothing more, nothing less.

[jazjme]

wow, thanks for pointing me to this , journyman. lol

All I can say is I think the commercials, are hylarious, and I really loved the slash solo, and even the one from the spinal tap dude. BUt whatever, some people must think that money is everything!

Me Ill stick with working,and getting paid for it!

[holtzmn73]

It's just a freakin' commercial, tons of artists do them for various reasons....

Yes they can do what they want and people can give their opinion of what they did. Don't get me wrong, I love the music Slash has created over the years and love seeing the guy in concert but I don't have to like everything he does and shilling for VW is not how I want to see or remember Slash.

[polluxlm]

I know it's not such a big deal and it's not the worst commercial one can appear in, but come on, this is about the principle. If for one don't like it when anyone compromises their integrity, especially when they got more money than one could fit in a living room.

This won't effect my relationship to the man's music, but I think it atleast deserves a "that sucked" comment.

[Booker Floyd]

I know it's not such a big deal and it's not the worst commercial one can appear in, but come on, this is about the principle. If for one don't like it when anyone compromises their integrity, especially when they got more money than one could fit in a living room.

What fans like yourself dont seem to comprehend is that youre in no position to decide what Slashs "integrity" is comprised of.  You dont know what he considers "selling out."  Some people believe making music videos or licensing music is selling out.  Thats their call to make, not yours.

[polluxlm]

What fans like yourself dont seem to comprehend is that youre in no position to decide what Slashs "integrity" is comprised of.? You dont know what he considers "selling out."? Some people believe making music videos or licensing music is selling out.? Thats their call to make, not yours.

I have no desire to decide anything for anyone. I'll leave that to the government and women.

However, I have the right to decide when and what I will react on, that I feel conflicts with my view on how a specific things should be. Slash can do whatever he wants, and I'm sure that's what he does and will continue to do. If he feels doing a car commercial is'nt against his integrity that's fine by me, but it won't change the fact that my opinion on him may be affected, wether I like it or not.

[gmGnR]

I'm always amused at people that think because one guy sells million of records and tours a lot, he's loaded with $$$. 

Although one can make a ton of money that way, how can anyone say how much is left years latter? Anyone heard of record companies actually getting most of the money instead of the artist? Anyone heard of artists blowing all their $$$ on drugs and being broke? Anyone heard of artist being broke becuase of really bad investments? Anyone heard of artists being ripped off by their financial advisors?

Now, I agree, the majority of artists are well-off and don't have to worry much about money, but no one can tell what is the specific financial situation of one particular individual.