Saul Hudson, better known by the world as Slash, is one of the greatest guitarists. He was the lead guitarist of one of the most well-known rock bands in the ’80s, Guns N’ Roses. However, Slash did not just stop his career with Guns N’ Roses; he was also the lead guitarist for Velvet Revolver and worked with the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson.
His experience with the guitar proves just how great he is with the instrument. He only serves the fieriest and jaw-dropping performances every time; this is why, in honour of the legendary guitarist, let us share Slash’s top three most iconic guitar solos with Guns N’ Roses.
1. Sweet Child O’ Mine
Sweet Child O’ Mine is Slash’s most iconic guitar solo and the band’s most famous song. It topped the Billboard Hot 100, making it the only Guns’ n’ Roses song to hit number one on the charts. In a way, the song also helped the band rise to fame and kick-start their career.
During the song’s making, it was noted that Slash’s guitar lick was supposed to be a joke, without knowing that Sweet Child O’ Mine would be a successful hit. Slash’s solo was a significant element of the song’s long-term success, showcasing how solid and dramatic guitar leads could be.
2. November Rain
November Rain is a song that proves Slash’s great precision in the guitar – showcasing his versatility by going steady and slow, making all his solos dangerously expressive.
He inserts some faster runs for the last solo, which add to the song’s brooding suspense while remaining highly melodic. It’s just another example of how going slow, and steady may help you win the race. It’s quite expressive, with some very exquisite and beautifully selected tones.
3. Paradise City
Paradise City, a masterpiece song featured on their Appetite for Destruction debut album. Slash mentioned Paradise City is his favourite Guns N’ Roses song; he wrote it by playing random tunes on his guitar with the rest of the band while they were on tour.
The song emphasises Slash’s abilities in both technicality and speed. The outro solo, played as the ensemble enters double time, is mainly legato-based, with rapid-fire pull-offs and hammer-ons at the six-minute mark requiring much fretting hand effort.
Conclusion
There is no doubt that Slash is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Not only that, he does have an excellent ear for rock and roll as well. With this in mind, his career only skyrocketed as time went by, making him one of the most recognisable guitarists even to this day.
However, despite his greatness, it is a fact that he did not acquire his skills overnight. It must have taken him years, if not months, of training to be where he is today. So, if you aspire to master Slash’s guitar skills, learn to be a better guitarist and learn music by signing up for the best vocal lessons in Singapore with Studio72! All our lessons, including the best drum lessons, are suitable for both beginners and intermediates.
