Slash has played guitar on countless tracks across every genre imaginable, from Michael Jackson to Lenny Kravitz. But there's one legendary collaboration the Guns N' Roses icon wishes he could take back.
The rock guitarist recently opened up about working with Bob Dylan in the 1990s, calling the experience "a drag" and admitting he "really regrets" it. For two musicians who've shaped rock and roll in completely different ways, their studio session proved that sometimes even legends don't click.
The collaboration came together through producer Don Was, who approached Slash right after he'd finished recording with Iggy Pop. As a kid who grew up listening to Dylan's music, Slash jumped at the opportunity.
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♬ som original - Frame Riffs"I did one of the best one-offs that I can remember doing," Slash recalled. He laid down what he considered an exceptional guitar solo, bringing his signature rock sound to Dylan's track.
Then came the crushing blow. At the last minute, Dylan removed Slash's entire guitar solo from the song. His reason? It "sounded like Guns N' Roses."
Why Didn't Bob Dylan and Slash Work Together?
The answer comes down to completely different musical philosophies. Dylan has always been known for his experimental, unpredictable approach to music. He's famous for changing keys mid-show, scrapping perfect takes if they sound too polished, and deliberately making things sound a little "off" to keep his music raw and authentic.
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As Tom Petty once noted about playing with Dylan, the folk-rock legend could get a wild idea in the middle of a performance that made everyone scramble to keep up.
Slash, meanwhile, is one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time - Time magazine ranked him second only to Jimi Hendrix. His strength is bringing powerful, polished rock solos that elevate every song he touches. It's what made "Sweet Child o' Mine" and "Welcome to the Jungle" timeless classics.
Two Different Eras of Rock Collide
By the 1990s, Dylan was pursuing a more stripped-down, ramshackle sound that would eventually lead to masterpieces like "Time Out of Mind." He needed his music rough around the edges, not perfected by one of rock's most technically brilliant guitarists.
"Bob Dylan then is not the same as Bob Dylan now," Slash explained, noting he hadn't been following Dylan's evolving style closely enough to understand what the folk icon was after.
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It's like asking Slash not to play rock and roll guitar - it goes against everything that makes him great. Both artists were doing what they do best, but those two visions simply couldn't coexist on the same track.
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The lesson? Even when you bring two legends together, magic isn't guaranteed. Sometimes the chemistry just isn't there.
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