Slash To Mentor American Idol Rock Week

[FunkyMonkey]

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

[fear the juggalo 2]

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)

[jacdaniel]

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
 

[jacdaniel]

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

[AxlReznor]

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.

[jacdaniel]

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.

[faldor]

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.

[jacdaniel]

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. 

[FunkyMonkey]

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

[14 Yrs Of Silence]

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.

[Giant_Robot]

Pathetic !

[FunkyMonkey]

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

[faldor]

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?

[Dayle1066]

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

[FunkyMonkey]

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

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

[lynn1961]

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 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.   

[FunkyMonkey]

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

[ppbebe]

good luck!

[LunsJail]

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 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.   

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

[D]

Who is Keri Kelli?