When critics claimed Slash “only has a hat, plays guitar like a machine, it’s terrifying,” his longtime Guns N’ Roses bandmate, Duff McKagan, fiercely defended him. McKagan dismissed the idea of emotionless playing, stating: “I stood next to it for 30 years, every note it played still gives me goosebumps.” He acknowledged the iconic look, but insisted: “The hat is the brand, but the soul has never left the Les Paul.” Click to read the full, passionate rebuttal….
In a world where guitar heroes are rare and authenticity often questioned, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has come out swinging — defending his […]
