Dj ASHBA Spills The Beans On Life On The Road, Axl Rose And Slash’s Recent Comments

[Tyler Drama]

Exclusive Interview: Guns N’ Roses Lead Guitarist Dj ASHBA Spills The Beans On Life On The Road, Axl Rose And Slash’s Recent Comments

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He picked up a guitar at just nine, and then went on to perform with the likes of Neil Diamond and Motley Crue before joining Guns N’ Roses in 2009.

Talented, bright and, extraordinary humble despite his success, we got the lowdown from Dj ASHBA on a plethora of things that pertain to a life of being the stuff of a rock legend.

And, also, most importantly, his mission to help those who are bullied.

Check out our interview below….

Celebzter: You’ve had quite a prolific career, did you ever think that it would evolve like this?

Dj ASHBA: I appreciate you saying that, but in my mind, I’m just getting started. There are so many things that I am creating and working on for the future that I am very excited about.

Celebzter: When did you first pick a guitar and realize that was the thing you were meant to do?

Dj ASHBA: When I was 9 years old I bought my first guitar for 89.00 out of the Sears catalog. The moment I felt it in my hands it was love.

Celebzter: Who are your musical influences?

Dj ASHBA: Elvis Presley. My mom grew me up on Elvis.

Celebzter: Was it a dream come true when you got the call in 2009 to join Guns N’ Roses?

Dj ASHBA: It was very surreal, but it didn’t really hit me until the first concert I played with Guns.

Celebzter: We have to ask, what is Axl really like?

Dj ASHBA: He’s a f’n prick! haha! nah I’m only joking!

He’s actually very misunderstood by the media and people who don’t know him. People like to assume shit, now granted I can only speak for me, but truth is he is one of the funniest and coolest motherf%$#ers out there. I would take a bullet for him.

Celebzter: What do you make of Slash’s recent comments that the band will never “reunite” in their original form?

Dj ASHBA: I would have to agree with him.

Celebzter: What has been the highlight of your professional career so far?

Dj ASHBA: Joining Guns N’ Roses, working with other great artist such as Neil Diamond and Motley Crue. Building my dream clothing line www.ASHBAswag.com And of course being a member of Sixx:A.M.

Celebzter: I’m sure that you have countless wild tales from life on the road, can you share just one with us?

Dj ASHBA: Waking up drunk in the closet, sleeping in my suitcase comes to mind.

Celebzter: Is life on the road all it is cracked up to be?

Dj ASHBA: And then some, but it’s brutal hours and a lot of hard work. It takes a toll on your mind and body.

Celebzter: What advice would you give to an aspiring musician?

Dj ASHBA: Don’t ever give up. You can be or have anything you want in life, you just have to be willing to work as hard as it takes to get it.

Celebzter: What makes you happy?

Dj ASHBA: Family, friends and of course all of my fans. I would be nothing without them. Also, reaching the goals that I set for my self.

Celebzter: How did you come up with the whole ASHBA SWAG company?

Dj ASHBA: I have always been an artist, even before a musician. I created ASHBA Swag for my fans. Some people paint pictures and hang them in galleries for others to enjoy. I love the fact that people can wear my vision, our creation for years to come. My main goal was to create a place that had something for everyone. A place where seasons don’t exist.

Celebzter: What other projects are you working on? BullyVille?

Dj ASHBA: I am working with BullyVille.com to help spread awareness to people getting bullied. It’s a huge problem, and together we can make a difference. I also am launching my very own Social Network. It will be a Rock N’ Roll Community for Fans to unite together! Its gonna be bad ass! www.ASHBALAND.com will be coming soon to an internet near you! I also am happy to announce that I started a company called AAG (ASHBA Automotive Group) with the Ryan Friedlinghaus CEO of West Coast Customs. We are launching the Limited Edition ASHBA Challenger by Dodge. “The Death Ride” it is the sickest muscle car on the market and will be available later this year. So I am very excited about all of this!

Celebzter: When you look back on your body of work, what do you hope people will see as your lasting legacy?

Dj ASHBA: Ya know, that’s a good question, I don’t really think about that stuff.

[Black Sabbath]

Ashba is soon going to be a walking, talking commercial.

I like the guy, but if he starts up one more thing, or advertises another product of his, I'm gonna snap.

That said, decent interview. It's a shame we didn't get the usual "Gn'R album is the first priority" etc.

[Jakey Styley]

"The Death Ride" lol

[Peter Shneck]

Exclusive Interview: Guns N’ Roses Lead Guitarist Dj ASHBA Spills The Beans On Life On The Road, Axl Rose And Slash’s Recent Comments

Dj ASHBA: Joining Guns N’ Roses, working with other great artist such as Neil Diamond and Motley Crue. Building my dream clothing line www.ASHBAswag.com And of course being a member of Sixx:A.M.

This guy is off the chart. I can't take how cheesy he is. He def has a career in used car sales if this music thing doesn't work out.

Also, I don't think he listed his 'highlight' of his career, I think he listed everything he has done.

Edited June 2, 2012 by Peter Shneck

[Damn_Smooth]

Exclusive Interview: Guns N’ Roses Lead Guitarist Dj ASHBA Spills The Beans On Life On The Road, Axl Rose And Slash’s Recent Comments

Dj ASHBA: Joining Guns N’ Roses, working with other great artist such as Neil Diamond and Motley Crue. Building my dream clothing line www.ASHBAswag.com And of course being a member of Sixx:A.M.

This guy is off the chart. I can't take how cheesy this guy is. He def has a career in used car sales if this music thing doesn't work out.

Also, I don't think he listed his 'highlight' of his career, I think he listed everything he has done.

Axl has spoiled the hell out of these forums by not giving interviews.

If Slash gives an interview, half the forum hates him and wants him to shut up. If other Slash gives an interview, the other half hates him and wants him to shut up.

Solution: Everybody should stop with the fuckin' interviews.

[finck6]

Exclusive Interview: Guns N’ Roses Lead Guitarist Dj ASHBA Spills The Beans On Life On The Road, Axl Rose And Slash’s Recent Comments

http://celebzter.com/exclusive-interview-guns-n-roses-lead-guitarist-dj-ashba-spills-the-beans-on-life-on-the-road-axl-rose-and-slashs-recent-comments/

He picked up a guitar at just nine, and then went on to perform with the likes of Neil Diamond and Motley Crue before joining Guns N’ Roses in 2009.

Talented, bright and, extraordinary humble despite his success, we got the lowdown from Dj ASHBA on a plethora of things that pertain to a life of being the stuff of a rock legend.

And, also, most importantly, his mission to help those who are bullied.

Check out our interview below….

Celebzter: You’ve had quite a prolific career, did you ever think that it would evolve like this?

Dj ASHBA: I appreciate you saying that, but in my mind, I’m just getting started. There are so many things that I am creating and working on for the future that I am very excited about.

Celebzter: When did you first pick a guitar and realize that was the thing you were meant to do?

Dj ASHBA: When I was 9 years old I bought my first guitar for 89.00 out of the Sears catalog. The moment I felt it in my hands it was love.

Celebzter: Who are your musical influences?

Dj ASHBA: Elvis Presley. My mom grew me up on Elvis.

Celebzter: Was it a dream come true when you got the call in 2009 to join Guns N’ Roses?

Dj ASHBA: It was very surreal, but it didn’t really hit me until the first concert I played with Guns.

Celebzter: We have to ask, what is Axl really like?

Dj ASHBA: He’s a f’n prick! haha! nah I’m only joking!

He’s actually very misunderstood by the media and people who don’t know him. People like to assume shit, now granted I can only speak for me, but truth is he is one of the funniest and coolest motherf%$#ers out there. I would take a bullet for him.

Celebzter: What do you make of Slash’s recent comments that the band will never “reunite” in their original form?

Dj ASHBA: I would have to agree with him.

Celebzter: What has been the highlight of your professional career so far?

Dj ASHBA: Joining Guns N’ Roses, working with other great artist such as Neil Diamond and Motley Crue. Building my dream clothing line www.ASHBAswag.com And of course being a member of Sixx:A.M.

Celebzter: I’m sure that you have countless wild tales from life on the road, can you share just one with us?

Dj ASHBA: Waking up drunk in the closet, sleeping in my suitcase comes to mind.

Celebzter: Is life on the road all it is cracked up to be?

Dj ASHBA: And then some, but it’s brutal hours and a lot of hard work. It takes a toll on your mind and body.

Celebzter: What advice would you give to an aspiring musician?

Dj ASHBA: Don’t ever give up. You can be or have anything you want in life, you just have to be willing to work as hard as it takes to get it.

Celebzter: What makes you happy?

Dj ASHBA: Family, friends and of course all of my fans. I would be nothing without them. Also, reaching the goals that I set for my self.

Celebzter: How did you come up with the whole ASHBA SWAG company?

Dj ASHBA: I have always been an artist, even before a musician. I created ASHBA Swag for my fans. Some people paint pictures and hang them in galleries for others to enjoy. I love the fact that people can wear my vision, our creation for years to come. My main goal was to create a place that had something for everyone. A place where seasons don’t exist.

Celebzter: What other projects are you working on? BullyVille?

Dj ASHBA: I am working with BullyVille.com to help spread awareness to people getting bullied. It’s a huge problem, and together we can make a difference. I also am launching my very own Social Network. It will be a Rock N’ Roll Community for Fans to unite together! Its gonna be bad ass! www.ASHBALAND.com will be coming soon to an internet near you! I also am happy to announce that I started a company called AAG (ASHBA Automotive Group) with the Ryan Friedlinghaus CEO of West Coast Customs. We are launching the Limited Edition ASHBA Challenger by Dodge. “The Death Ride” it is the sickest muscle car on the market and will be available later this year. So I am very excited about all of this!

Celebzter: When you look back on your body of work, what do you hope people will see as your lasting legacy?

Dj ASHBA: Ya know, that’s a good question, I don’t really think about that stuff.

it's funny dj does a ton of interviews. and robin never did interviews lol. come on. bring back robin on the tour. when axl sings TIL, replace dj with robin for the solo. come on. bring change for the fans

[Kalervo]

Exclusive Interview: Guns N’ Roses Lead Guitarist Dj ASHBA Spills The Beans On Life On The Road, Axl Rose And Slash’s Recent Comments

Dj ASHBA: Joining Guns N’ Roses, working with other great artist such as Neil Diamond and Motley Crue. Building my dream clothing line www.ASHBAswag.com And of course being a member of Sixx:A.M.

This guy is off the chart. I can't take how cheesy this guy is. He def has a career in used car sales if this music thing doesn't work out.

Also, I don't think he listed his 'highlight' of his career, I think he listed everything he has done.

Axl has spoiled the hell out of these forums by not giving interviews.

If Slash gives an interview, half the forum hates him and wants him to shut up. If other Slash gives an interview, the other half hates him and wants him to shut up.

Solution: Everybody should stop with the fuckin' interviews.

Hahaha so true...

[GibsonLP]

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

[Peter Shneck]

I'm also troubled that they made inference that he is a 'rock legend'.

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

I don't get this. Obviously people do things for financial gain but there is a way of doing things. You can either be classy, or DJ Ashba.

[GibsonLP]

I'm also troubled that they made inference that he is a 'rock legend'.

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

I don't get this. Obviously people do things for financial gain but there is a way of doing things. You can either be classy, or DJ Ashba.

I guess he has to sell it all before his fame drops or else he's left with a warehouse full of shit clothing unsold...

[finck6]

I'm also troubled that they made inference that he is a 'rock legend'.

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

I don't get this. Obviously people do things for financial gain but there is a way of doing things. You can either be classy, or DJ Ashba.

dj ashba isn't a rock legend. i'd call robin finck a rock legend before dj. robin proves himself on the chinese democracy record. robin proves himself as a lead guitarist on better, sod, twat, irs, chinese democracy, madagascar, catcher, and the big one TIL. robin proves himself as a writer too on better. robin's one off on the last tour was a show stopper. a tour stealer. better than the 2 izzy one off's on the current tour. so bring on robin interviews. i'd buy every magazine lol

[Peter Shneck]

I'm also troubled that they made inference that he is a 'rock legend'.

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

I don't get this. Obviously people do things for financial gain but there is a way of doing things. You can either be classy, or DJ Ashba.

I guess he has to sell it all before his fame drops or else he's left with a warehouse full of shit clothing unsold...

Yep. Who in their right mind buys this rubbish though? lol.

[Damn_Smooth]

I'm also troubled that they made inference that he is a 'rock legend'.

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

I don't get this. Obviously people do things for financial gain but there is a way of doing things. You can either be classy, or DJ Ashba.

I guess he has to sell it all before his fame drops or else he's left with a warehouse full of shit clothing unsold...

Yep. Who in their right mind buys this rubbish though? lol.

The exact same people that shop at Hot Topic.

Any tougher questions?

[Peter Shneck]

I'm also troubled that they made inference that he is a 'rock legend'.

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

I don't get this. Obviously people do things for financial gain but there is a way of doing things. You can either be classy, or DJ Ashba.

I guess he has to sell it all before his fame drops or else he's left with a warehouse full of shit clothing unsold...

Yep. Who in their right mind buys this rubbish though? lol.

The exact same people that shop at Hot Topic.

Any tougher questions?

Nah, I think more www.emoclothing.com or www.gaytshirt.com.

[Damn_Smooth]

I'm also troubled that they made inference that he is a 'rock legend'.

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

I don't get this. Obviously people do things for financial gain but there is a way of doing things. You can either be classy, or DJ Ashba.

I guess he has to sell it all before his fame drops or else he's left with a warehouse full of shit clothing unsold...

Yep. Who in their right mind buys this rubbish though? lol.

The exact same people that shop at Hot Topic.

Any tougher questions?

Nah, I think more www.emoclothing.com or www.gaytshirt.com.

Both of wich have an exclusive deal with Hot Topic as the official brick and mortar retail store.

[rock4eva]

I'm also troubled that they made inference that he is a 'rock legend'.

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

I don't get this. Obviously people do things for financial gain but there is a way of doing things. You can either be classy, or DJ Ashba.

I guess he has to sell it all before his fame drops or else he's left with a warehouse full of shit clothing unsold...

Yep. Who in their right mind buys this rubbish though? lol.

The exact same people that shop at Hot Topic.

Any tougher questions?

Nah, I think more www.emoclothing.com or www.gaytshirt.com.

Both of wich have an exclusive deal with Hot Topic as the official brick and mortar retail store.

Does he sell Slash t-shirts?

[Damn_Smooth]

I'm also troubled that they made inference that he is a 'rock legend'.

People say Slash does things for financial gain but atleast he doesn't name drop his clothing shop's web address during interviews...

I don't get this. Obviously people do things for financial gain but there is a way of doing things. You can either be classy, or DJ Ashba.

I guess he has to sell it all before his fame drops or else he's left with a warehouse full of shit clothing unsold...

Yep. Who in their right mind buys this rubbish though? lol.

The exact same people that shop at Hot Topic.

Any tougher questions?

Nah, I think more www.emoclothing.com or www.gaytshirt.com.

Both of wich have an exclusive deal with Hot Topic as the official brick and mortar retail store.

Does he sell Slash t-shirts?

I'm not sure. I haven't made my way to the store or the website.

He should if he doesn't though.

[Eu4ic]

Yea we call him a "jack of all trades, master of none."

"Yea, uh, I like music, clothes, movies, cars. I do a little bit of everything. Mommy says I'm a really good drawer. Duhhh"

[Cosmo]

I make the same thread 6 hours before this one.... 3 posts. Someone else makes this thread. 19 fuckin' posts.

[Nosaj Thing]

I make the same thread 6 hours before this one.... 3 posts. Someone else makes this thread. 19 fuckin' posts.

I bet I would have received more posts if I would have posted a thread using "Ashba: "I would take a bullet for Axl Rose" as title.

[Cosmo]

I make the same thread 6 hours before this one.... 3 posts. Someone else makes this thread. 19 fuckin' posts.

I bet I would have received more posts if I would have posted a thread using "Ashba: "I would take a bullet for Axl Rose" as title.

Yeah... I used "New DJ Ashba Interview: Limited edition ASHBA Dodge Challenger and Rock N' Roll-only social network?!" guess it was 'cause of that.

[ChineseDemocracy]

DJ is cool

[Mysteron]

Ashba is soon going to be a walking, talking commercial.

I like the guy, but if he starts up one more thing, or advertises another product of his, I'm gonna snap.

That said, decent interview. It's a shame we didn't get the usual "Gn'R album is the first priority" etc.

To be fair, the interviewer shaped the interview

[Apollo]

Everybody is making money. Who cares.

Slash isn't going to show up and play your birthday party for free. But give him $100,000 and he might. Axl wouldn't be touring the world if he wasn't getting paid.

DJ plugs his stuff in interviews, who cares.

[stumbleine]

wish DJ would stick to playing Slash music.his clothes are for whores.imo.