Slash to get star on Hollywood walk of fame

[sleeper]

Funky Monkey posted this on HTGTH

SLASH TO BE HONORED WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

WHO: Slash

Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,

President/CEO Leron Gubler

Guest speakers: Robert Evans

and Charlie Sheen

WHAT: 2,473rd Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

in the Category of RECORDING

WHERE: 6901 Hollywood Boulevard

in front of Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Blvd.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that Slash will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in front of Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Blvd. “Slash is widely considered one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies, “We are proud to place his name among the stars on our fabled Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

In celebration of the star dedication, Slash will be performing at a private acoustic performance and exclusive Q&A with Slash and Myles Kennedy at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Blvd. after the ceremony. Fans will have the opportunity to win tickets to the exclusive show by listening to KLOS 95.5 starting June 25.

Hard Rock has created a limited edition pin to commemorate the historic occasion of one of rock n roll’s most iconic guitarists receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Only 300 of these pins will be created and will be sold only at the Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Blvd. with all proceeds benefitting the Los Angeles Youth Network and the Hollywood Historic Trust which maintains the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.

As a musician, artist, philanthropist, and iconic rock figure, the Grammy-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Slash has left a lasting imprint on the world that cannot be measured in a few short words. His trademark sound is as original as it is unmistakable. His body of work has given us some of rock's greatest anthems. From television and radio to professional sporting events, his music continues to provide a soundtrack for life.

Throughout his career, Slash has amassed album sales nearing an astounding 100 million copies along with a Grammy Award for “Best Hard Rock Performance” with Velvet Revolver for their single “Slither.” With seven Grammy nominations, along with countless other accolades, accomplishments and acknowledgements, Time magazine named Slash #2, behind Jimi Hendrix, on its “The Ten Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time.” Slash’s self-titled biography critically well-received, climbed the bestseller list in both the U.S. and U.K. hitting #8 on the NY Times Bestsellers list. Guitar Hero used Slash's image and music, producing an installment that shattered previous gaming records by selling more than $100 million in its first week of release and reaching over $800 million in total sales while opening the floodgates to a whole new generation of fans.

Never satisfied with resting on past laurels, Slash continues to evolve as a musician and an artist. Slash and his band featuring lead singer Myles Kennedy, drummer Brent Fitz and bassist Todd Kearns aka The Conspirators have just released their new album APOCALYPTIC LOVE (May 22). APOCALYPTIC LOVEhas stormed onto the BillboardTop 200 Albums Chartat #4, marking the top rock debut for that week. The disc is also #1 Independent Albums Chartand #1Hard Music Albums Chart. All songs on APOCALYPTIC LOVEreleased onSlash’s ownDik Hayd International, and distributed through EMI Label Services were written together by SlashandMyles Kennedy as they spent the last two years on tour all over the world.In addition, APOCALYPTIC LOVEis also Top 5in sevencountries outside the U.S. Critical acclaim is pouring in for the album and its hard-driving first single “You’re A Lie,” Revolver magazine declared “Apocalyptic Loveis at heart a collection of lean, high-octane rock-and-roll tunesbuilt to be blasted out of open-top sports cars or, more suitably, open-air stadiums” (July 2012). The Los Angeles Times added, “Fans of his work in GNR and Velvet Revolver will find much to embrace in the album’s 13 tracks, ranging from the sneering rock hooks of ‘You’re a Lie’ and the heavy metal grind of ‘Halo’ to the extended instrumental passages on ‘Anastasia.’” Elsewhere, Rolling Stone.com hailed “the album is filled with head bangers and plenty of fancy fretwork, most notably on standout tracks like ‘Hard and Fast’ and ‘Standing in the Sun’” (May 20, 2012). Slashand his band are currently on the road performing sold-out shows across the country and overseas. For up-to-date information, visit: www.slashonline.com.

Slash has performed for both royalty and Heads of State including the Queen of England and President Clinton. He has recorded and shared the stage with music's luminaries as diverse as Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, James Brown and Ray Charles. As musical director at the 2005 Grammy Awards telecast, Slash led Stevie Wonder, Bono, Brian Wilson and Steven Tyler from Aerosmith through a stirring rendition of The Beatles' classic "Across The Universe."

His pursuit of new creative outlets--another reason for the continued success and vitality throughout his 28 year career--includes the development of an animation series, a scripted TV series, internet projects and the creation of Slasher Films a horror Film & TV production company formed by Slashin partnership with Michael WilliamsandRob Ericof Scout Productions.

He was nominated for another Grammy Award for his impassioned interpretation of “The Godfather” theme, from the soundtrack for the film The Kid Stays in the Picture, a documentary about celebrated film producer and his long-time friend, Robert Evans. At the invitation of film producers and directors, Slash began scoring music for feature films as well as writing and recording for soundtracks. His compositions can be heard throughout the award-winning bio film Ray. He has also worked on several Quentin Tarantino films, including Jackie Brown and Curdled. His list of song credits runs the gamut from comedy to action, among them box-office blockbusters such as The Hulk, Terminator 2,Judgment Day and Big Daddy.

Slash lives in Los Angeles with his wife Perla and their two sons London age 9 and Cash age 7. Slash and Perla are longtime supporters of the Los Angeles Youth Network, which provides shelter and emancipation support for more than 10,000 runaway and homeless youth on the streets of Los Angeles every night. To raise awareness for the plight of homeless youth, Slash and a handful of actors including Amanda “AJ” Milchalka (“Hellcats,” Super , Kristin Bauer (“True Blood”), Clifton Collins Jr. (Traffic, Capote) and Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club) donated their time to create a special video for the Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN) with Slash’s song “Gotten” featuring Adam Levine of Maroon 5 on vocals, from Slash’s previous 2010 debut solo album. To watch, donate and download “Gotten,” click here: http://slashonline.com/gotten.

[dalsh327]

I just saw the list of 2013 inductees - Ellen DeGeneres, Bryan Cranston, James Franco, Javier Bardem, Viola Davis, Jane Lynch (Matt Sorum is good friends with her now), New Kids on the Block (Mark Wahlberg prob. picked up the tab for his brother's group), Penn and Teller (between Slash & Penn, not sure which one's going to be dropping f-s more), Katey Sagal, and Janis Joplin. Biggest surprise is Janes Addiction. Most unknown outside of LA - "Shot Gun" Tom Kelly.

Robert Evans is a mogul, and prob. knew Slash's parents.

[77Jesters]

A star in the making still!

Edited July 9, 2012 by DvntJester

[sleeper]

‏@Slash

Slash’s Star ceremony on the Walk of Fame is tomorrow @ 11:30am PDT. Those at home can watch LIVE @... http://fb.me/1b1FSlQEW

[Kill Devil Hill]

He needs to stop tweeting about it so that I have a stronger chance of being among the first 200 people.

[WillieC]

A star in the making still!

congratulations Slash!

[Randy Lahey]

I'm picturing Axl walking over the Slash star in the Street of Dreams video. Or maybe kicking it like he did to the phone in Patience.

Edited July 10, 2012 by Randy Lahey

[Guest Sleeping Like An Angel]

He needs to stop tweeting about it so that I have a stronger chance of being among the first 200 people.

Good luck!

This is really cool. I hope Axl gets one too.

[TeeJay410]

He needs to stop tweeting about it so that I have a stronger chance of being among the first 200 people.

Good luck!

This is really cool. I hope Axl gets one too.

I'm sure you could front the money for him and nominate him to help promote any upcoming release :xmassrudolph:

[sleeper]

This is supposed to be a link to the live feed. The ceremony starts at 11:30 am Pacific time.

http://www.walkoffame.com/

Edited July 10, 2012 by sleeper

[77Jesters]

This is the stream direct link: http://www.walkoffame.com/media/stream/live.htm

and I just spotted this on their facebook page...

"Celebs coming to Slash's star ceremony on "The Street of Dreams" tomorrow from Guns N' Roses: Steven Adler, Gilby Clark and Duff McKagen!"

So, is anyone capturing the stream out of interest?..

[Kill Devil Hill]

I was theeeeeeere!

I cried so hard. I was in the front during Slash's performance and everything.

Edited July 11, 2012 by Kill Devil Hill

[Slash2baz]

Here it is !

[Original GNR]

Great to see Steven Adler, Gilby Clarke and Myles in the audience!

[Original GNR]

Slash Q&A @ Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood:

Sweet Child with Myles (and Steven Adler clapping!):

Fall To Pieces:

Back From Cali:

Edited July 11, 2012 by Original GNR

[Use Your Delusion 1]

this is cool

but why no axl

or Izzy?

[Free Bird]

First of all, I don't think Axl would enjoy to get a star. Same with Izzy.

Axl isn't present enough in public imo, whether he diserves a star musically or not.

[moreblack]

He's badass, and a hell of a player. But the best of all time? come on...

[MEXzilla]

He's badass, and a hell of a player. But the best of all time? come on...

to put it in better terms my favorite and I know he is not the greatest technical player but GnR is my favorite band and a big part is his guitar playing.

[moreblack]

with you on that one.