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Guitar World
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Janelle Borg

“I walked in at 2pm and George Harrison and Kim Basinger were there hanging out. I noticed this little guy wearing leather gloves and a hooded surfer's sweater”: When Bob Dylan invited Slash to record with him

Left–Slash performs live playing guitar on stage at the Gibson Night of 100 Guitars centenary concert at Wembley Arena in London on 26th June 1994; Right–Bob Dylan with a Strat circa 1990.

Slash might be best known for his solo and Guns N' Roses work, but there's no denying he's also the ultimate collaborator. From his work with Michael Jackson, to trading licks with Iggy Pop and even whipping up a solo on I’m Just Ken from the 2023 blockbuster Barbie, Slash has racked up his fair share of credits.

As such, it takes a lot for Slash to be starstruck. However, he couldn’t help but do “a double take” when he was invited by producer Don Was to feature on Bob Dylan’s 1990 release, Under the Red Sky, and walked into a session full of legends.

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