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QUEEN Frontman Dubbed Greatest Rock Legend Of All Time

According to Australia's Herald Sun, Brits have dubbed QUEEN frontman Freddy Mercury the greatest rock legend of all time in a new survey out today. Elvis Presley narrowly missed out on the rock n' roll crown coming in second, while Woodstock veteran Jimi Hendrix was hot on his heels in third place....

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DUFF MCKAGAN Says GUNS N' ROSES Reunion 'Would Be A Lot Of Fun'

Australia's News.com.au reports that VELVET REVOLVER's bass guitarist Duff says he's open to hooking up with GUNS N' ROSES again and, of course, Axl Rose — as as long as it's not too chaotic. And he intends seeing Australia on a Harley-Davidson when his band tours next month. Speaking to News.com.au...

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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH Says Movie Of His Book Could Be 'Interesting'

The Pulse of Radio reports that VELVET REVOLVER and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash said backstage at the American Music Awards on Sunday night (November 18) that there had been "some interest" from Hollywood in a film version of his recently published autobiography, but that he hadn't "really...

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SLASH Announces Illinois Book Signing; New Video Interview Posted Online

Legendary GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will sign copies of his self-titled memoir, "Slash", at Borders in Oak Brook, Illinois on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Slash will be signing copies of the book only; memorabilia and other items will not be signed. Fans interested...

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SLASH Interviewed On CBC RADIO's 'Q'; Audio Available

Jian Ghomeshi of CBC Radio's "Q" conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash earlier today (Monday, November 19). Download the podcast containing the Slash chat at this location. Slash recently published his autobiography and now has a solo album in his sights. Altho...

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SLASH Interviewed At ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY CAMP; Audio Available

The Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp Podcast sat down last week with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, who talked about his experience at camp, how it's just as cool for him as it is for the campers, his memoir called (obviously enough) "Slash", the Guitar Hero games, and how long it's been...

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SLASH Planning Solo Album

VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently published his autobiography and now has a solo album in his sights. Although he doesn't have a timetable for the project, Slash told The Pulse of Radio he already has a lot of ideas for what direction he wants it to take. "I really want to do a solo record .....

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VELVET REVOLVER: We Don't Understand Why We've Been Denied Japanese Visas

VELVET REVOLVER has been forced to cancel its four scheduled concerts in Japan as immigration officials there have denied the band's request for visas. According to concert promoter Creativeman Productions Co., Ltd., "the members of VELVET REVOLVER were looking forward to their tour of Japan — a ser...

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SLASH Sues Real Estate Agent Over 'Dream House' That Wasn't

TMZ.com reports that Saul Hudson — or as he's better known, Slash of GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER — and his wife have filed suit over a house they say they were duped into buying. TMZ.com obtained the lawsuit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, against real estate agent Gregory Holcomb...

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SLASH Plays 'Sweet Child O' Mine' For The First Time In A Decade

Last week, VELVET REVOLVER and GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash stopped by the Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp where he performed alongside the campers. While the campers will no doubt remember the experience for the rest of their lives, Slash was having some trouble remembering at the event. According to MT...

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SLASH's Drug Confessions Shocked BOWIE

World Entertainment News Network reports that guitarist Slash once shocked David Bowie with stories about his narcotic-induced hallucinations. The former GUNS N' ROSES star was addicted to heroin and cocaine and his mother thought it would be a good idea if the troubled star talked to her friend and...

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SLASH Announces Book-Signing Appearance In Toronto

Legendary GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will sign copies of his self-titled memoir, "Slash", in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Monday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapters Festival Hall. For more information, click here. Several page extracts from "Slash" are available at this locat...

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SLASH To Judge Guitarists In 'Ultimate Guitar Showdown'

Music Nation, the online home for independent artists, announces Slash's Ultimate Guitar Showdown, an online competition in search of the ultimate guitar solo. Guitarists will be judged by one of the most recognizable figures in modern music: Slash, current VELVET REVOLVER and former GUNS N' ROSES g...

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SLASH: AXL Quit GUNS N' ROSES To Gain Control Of Band

antiMUSIC reports: One of the big revelations in Slash's new autobiography is how the original GUNS N' ROSES split up and Axl Rose gained control of the group and name. Slash also delivers bad news for those that have been hoping that the original line-up would somehow regroup, it's not going to hap...

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'Guitar Hero III' Rakes In $100 Million In First Week

The Pulse of Radio reports: Guitar Hero III grossed more than $100 million in its first seven days on sale in North America, according to Variety.com. Activision revealed the figures on Monday (November 5),making the music-based video game the second biggest title of the year after Halo 3, which ha...