Thursday August 5, 2010
By NG CHENG YEE
newsdesk@thestar.com.my
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s wildlife was the main reason legendary rock icon Slash wanted to perform here.
“It is really, really nice to be here. I’ve always been interested in coming to Malaysia because I’m fond of the wildlife here,” he said at a press conference for his Slash Live in Kuala Lumpur 2010 concert yesterday.
Slash, the pioneering member of Guns ‘n’ Roses and one of hard rock’s finest guitarists, will perform at Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon at 7pm tonight.
Top rocker: Slash in high spirits during the press conference at the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel Wednesday.
Back in blistering “live form,” Slash (real name Saul Hudson), 44, is touring in support of his recently released self-titled debut album.
Apart from Malaysia, Slash will be playing in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan on his Asian tour.
Slash’s touring band for his upcoming show here includes Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy (vocals), Bobby Schneck (guitar), Todd Kerns (bass) and Brent Fitz (drums).
Slash has confirmed he will perform a mix of his new solo material as well as Guns ‘n’ Roses and Velvet Revolver songs.
Among the Guns ‘n’ Roses classics featured in his concert sets include Sweet Child O’ Mine, Paradise City, Night Train, Civil War, and Patience.
When asked if he cut himself between the fingers so that he could stretch further when playing the guitar as a child, Slash said: “That is definitely not true. That sounds pretty crazy”
On how many top hats he owns, Slash, who was wearing his signature top hat, said: “I’m wearing one and there are another five or six more that people have given me which are now sitting in the closet.”
Asked who he would like to collaborate with in the future, Slash said he would love to jam with alternative rap-rock band The Roots.
The Slash concert is presented by local community airline Firefly, which is making its entry into the concert scene.
Firefly is also making available travel and concert packages for Slash’s upcoming show through its website fireflyz.com.my.
Ticket prices for Slash’s concert are RM378 (VIP), RM253 and RM183. The early bird price is RM128 and RM93.
Posted Date : 8 August 2010
Posted Time : 11.38 am
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