Slash To Mentor American Idol Rock Week

[FunkyMonkey]

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/

[BlowUpYourVideo]

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

[D]

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.

[BlowUpYourVideo]

^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...

[FunkyMonkey]

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?

[Guitar1281]

Dear Slash,

Why are you a whore now?

Sincerely,
Concerned Fan

I think Slash circa 87 would hate Slash circa 2009

[LunsJail]

This sounds like a terrible idea 

[Bodhi]

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

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?

[Grouse]

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.

[Jim Bob]

I think Slash circa 87 would hate Slash circa 2009

its amazing how some sell themselves for fortune and fame.

you're probably right.

[Bodhi]

I think Slash circa 87 would hate Slash circa 2009

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...

[BlowUpYourVideo]

I think Slash circa 87 would hate Slash circa 2009

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.

[GNR4L]

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

[WTTJ_91]

Dear Slash,

Why are you a whore now?

Sincerely,
Concerned Fan

I think Slash circa 87 would hate Slash circa 2009

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.

[Voodoochild]

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?

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.

[FunkyMonkey]

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

[Dayle1066]

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

[oldgunsfan]

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? 

[D]

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.

[faldor]

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.