Reddit mentions of Slash

Slash's bio was a good read. Great inside into the beginnings of Gn'R, and Slash's. Also, interesting stuff on their song writing/recording process. E.g., the moans on Rocket Queen were recorded while Axl was having sex with that particular lady in one of the studio rooms.

It was particularly interesting to find out about the connections Slash has had from a young age (e.g., his mom used to date David Bowie, no less; Slash was in the same highschool as Flea, etc.). It sort of shows how very few things in someone's career are truly random. Most of it is being in the right place, at the right time (making it so yourself), sticking with your passion, not giving up, making the right connections.

As for the wild side, I didn't think Slash's drug habit was that out of control. Also, I thought the book gives a good perspective on the LA scene at the time.

I suggest you get Slash's biography. It's a fantastic read, and truly amazing to hear just how fucked up GnR was all the time on heroin and cocaine.

He talks in depth about his time with GnR.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061351431

Note: I also enjoyed the Motley Crue book, by Neil Strauss I believe. You can really understand what really went on behind the scenes in those wildly popular 80's and 90's hair bands. It's just insanity.

http://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Anniversary-Confessions-Worlds-Notorious/dp/0062012339/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370805772&sr=1-1&keywords=motley+crue+the+dirt

If you haven't already read it, Slash's autobiography is really good. Lots of great stories about GNR's history and some details about where different songs came from.

I definitely recommend it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061351431/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zFp6yb1DWRKHM