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VELVET REVOLVER Members Violate Wales' Smoking Ban, Face Fines

June 8, 2007

Gerry Holt of icWales reports that former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash proved he was far too rock and roll for Wales' smoking ban — lighting up on stage in the capital last night (Thursday, June 7).

While fans were told to go outside for a cigarette, Slash and frontman Scott Weiland chain-smoked their way through their hard-rock band VELVET REVOLVER's set at Cardiff's International Arena.

Flouting Wales' ban on smoking in any enclosed space, which includes theatre stages, could mean the rock legends are now in line for a £50 fine each (approximately $98).

The CIA could face an even heftier fine of up to £2,500 (approximately $4,900) for not stopping them smoking.

It is thought the American band's breach of the ban is the first since Wales' new legislation came into force on April 2.

The CIA was today unavailable for comment.

Cardiff council confirmed it would be investigating.

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