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Slash |
Author: Slash
Published: 2007-10-30 |
List price: $27.95
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 Interesting read, but poor publishing by Harper Collins
For anyone who was into Guns N Roses, this book is a highly interesting read about their rise to fame and their downfall told from the point of view of Slash. The first 1/3 of the book is a bit of a tough slog to get through, as it covers a lot of Slash's childhood and growing up in Hollywood, which, while interesting, could've easily been left out and the book would've still been an interesting read, solely on the GNR era. The best part of the book is the last 1/4, when Slash explains the downfall of the band and the reasons why GNR imploded. It's a great lesson for any band, really - the pitfalls of success and how it can easily be screwed up by people, decisions and directions. Lots of drug-taking, lots of interesting characters and lots of times when you wonder how Slash is still alive.
My only criticism would be the dozen or more mistakes and printing errors. For a book of this caliber, being a notable biography and published by Harper Collins, I was very surprised to find it had not been proofread very well at all, with several simple mistakes and spelling/grammar errors. i.e. when referring to Australia, the book reads "Syndey and Melbourne". A simple spell-check before printing would've been great. The writer (obviously not Slash) seems to have rushed this book, as there are tell-tale signs of not being detailed enough. Again, things like "it's/its" errors, etc. Pretty poor for Harper Collins, but something that I overlooked as the content was enjoyable.
 my $.02 review
Wow. I've listened to Slash(with GN'R) since I was in sixth grade circa 86. Paradise City has always been #1 in my book and many many good times have been had to that song. The video to Paradise City at the outdoor concert with Axl in his white leather getup really showed the power and stimulation that song had on many people. I've always looked up to and admired his guitar playing. I've always told myself if I were to be a guitar player I'd like to play as skillful style as he does and of course with a Les Paul. I like the style, I like the sound. So far it has been very hard to put this book down. Thank you and to many more years of your art form.
Crystal Haze
Truly gifted guitar player. The early life documentation is crystal clear and detailed. Seems that the really meaty parts of the story have been lost in the haze of drugs or his desire to not piss anyone off. What happened to the "let it fly" rock star attitude?
 Kinda Repetitive and Boring
If you are a real die hard Guns fan you may enjoy this. If you are looking for the life of a rockstar and all the details of the life this is not the book for you. It repeats a lot of the same stories with little excitement. For those looking for an interesting look into the "fun" of being a rockstar check out The Dirt by Motley Crue or Tommyland. The Heroin Diaries is a must read.
Great
All I have to say is this was a great book. I am a huge fan of Guns N Roses and Slash. I recamend this book too fans of 80s rock and rool music!
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