Former Guns ‘N Roses guitarist Slash has declared that he would “love to play” at the bands upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on April 14. However, the legendary guitarist once again confirmed that there is no way it will happen.
Speaking with Rolling Stone Slash commented, “Everyone has been asking me what’s going to happen [at the Hall of Fame]. And they know as much as I do. I feel you’re totally obligated to be present and I would love to f**king play, but it’s just something that’s not gonna happen for whatever reason.”
While there may be extenuating circumstances, the main reason a performance featuring the original Guns ‘N Roses lineup will most likely never happen is because of the volatile relationship between Slash and G’NR’s only remaining original member, vocalist Axl Rose. “He hates my guts,” says Slash. “It’s over a lot of different stuff; I don’t even know. There’s just no communication between us. I talk to Duff and Steven, but when it comes to old Guns N’ Roses, there really isn’t anybody that makes decisions.”
Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Dizzy Reed have all indicated they’ll be present at the ceremony in Cleveland. However, Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin have yet to publicly confirm their attendance.
It has recently been announced that fellow renowned rockers Green Day will have the honors of giving a speech before Guns ‘N Roses are officially inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Hall Of Fame. Green Day are the latest to be added to a long list of celebrities speaking at the ceremony. Chris Rock is going to induct the Red Hot Chili Peppers alongside Bette Midler for Laura Nyro, Chuck D for the Beastie Boys, ZZ Top for Freddie King, Carole King for Don Kirshner, John Mellencamp for Donovan and Steve Van Zandt for Small Faces/Faces. Robbie Robertson will also be there to induct Cosimo Matassa, Tom Dowd and Glyn Johns, and Smokey Robinson will induct the Blue Caps, the Comets, the Crickets, the Famous Flames, the Midnighters and the Miracles.