SLASH And ANVIL

One of the most anticipated key note speakers for Canadian Music Week was someone who wasn't Canadian. Ex- lead guitarist for G N R and Velvet Revolver, SLASH, sat down for an interview as hey talked about his love for music, family, his friendship with the late Michael Jackson and his battle with drugs.

Slash stated that he is so happy to be a father because his children made him sober. Slash had battled with drugs for many years. He even admitted that when his wife Perla Ferrar told him she was pregnant, he was Oxycontin. Slash discussed that prescription pills is becoming a serious problem especially now that it has killed many of his friends including Michael Jackson. Slash (who made music with M J) was devastated when Michael died because he felt that Michael and him were on the same level when it came to music. They were both so dedicated their lives to music and had the same drive when making music. Slash says that his side project with Velvet Revolver went downhill because everyone in the band especially Scott Weiland was way into drugs. Slash is so grateful to have his wife and two sons, London Emilio and Cash Anthony. He says they are just kids but they play all sorts of instruments such as the drums and piano. Music is defiantly in the genes for these future rock stars.

Slash's influences included Anvil, who are the original Canadian KINGS of Heavy Metal. Anvil informed Slash that he was going to be at Canadian Music week before he even heard the news. For my interview with Anvil click here http://www.youtube.com/user/CrazyMofozShow