Slash To Mentor American Idol Rock Week

[AxlReznor]

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.

[jak0lantern01]

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

oh how everyone forgets

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.

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.

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.

[Trist805]

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.

[oldgunsfan]

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

[FunkyMonkey]

AMERICAN IDOL TOP 4 MENTOR SLASH

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

[Ali]

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.

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

[GypsySoul]

AI usually gets between 25-35 million viewers per episode

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

[jak0lantern01]

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.

[D]

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.

[CheapJon]

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?

[chineseblues]

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

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

[oldgunsfan]

AI usually gets between 25-35 million viewers per episode

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

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

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

AI usually gets between 25-35 million viewers per episode

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

I'm sure it's in the works.

[AxlReznor]

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

oh how everyone forgets

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.

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.

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.

Is anyone else wondering where the fuck this came from?

[jak0lantern01]

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

[AxlReznor]

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

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

[FunkyMonkey]

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

[FunkyMonkey]

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

[lynn1961]

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.     

[Dayle1066]

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.