Many people would say Slash could never be as great
as some legends, such as Hendrix, Page, Van Halen, but I beg to differ. Look at
the quality of his work with Guns and even thereafter. Many of the tunes he
wrote with Guns still hold up today and are popular with the younger
generation: Sweet Child, Paradise City, and Welcome to the Jungle, November
Rain, & more. Then in the 2000's he brings rock back to mainstream for a
period with his new band Velvet Revolver with hits: Fall to Pieces, Slither,
The Last Fight, & more. Many of these others may have influenced and created
many things he uses, but the facts show he has learned how to use them better.
He may not necessarily make more complex music all the time, but it doesn't
have to be.
I mean most people's argument that Hendrix is better is just because he invented things, that His riffs and solos are beautiful. If there is a throne for rock guitarist, then Jimmy Page should pass his to slash. His playing style and tone influence a lot of young inspiring guitarist. He owes much from Page, Hendrix and other elder player but he create a style that make him equal to stand shoulder to shoulder to his idol. For him it's not about selling millions of records or astounding ticket revenues. It is always about how to make a very distinguish art of rock music. He is not part of the popular world... He is more a legend. He has a very good attitude as well. For him it's not about showing off dexterity... It is about how to make the song beautiful. But again there is not any number one guitarist... We have to share this world with everyone else. For me he is number 1 guitar player and someone who inspired me to pick up the guitar!!
------ Md Ana Nabin
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