7. Slash
Saul “Slash” Hudson performed as the Gun N’ Roses lead guitarist from 1985-1993. Then, he started two of his own bands, Slash’s Snakepit and Velvet Revolver. Slash went on to have a solo career producing three albums from 2010-2014. Aside from music, Slash is involved in philanthropy. The guitarist is an honorary board member of Little Kids Rock, a national nonprofit that works to “restore and revitalize music education programs in disadvantaged public schools.” Slash was named the “Best Guitarist” in 2005 by Esquire magazine. In 2011, Rolling Stone placed him at No. 65 on their list of “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” Slash will turn 50 on July 23rd.
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