SLASH Performs 'School's Out' On American Idol; Video Available
May 10, 2009, 15 years ago
This past week guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) appeared on American Idol's Rock Week performing the ALICE COOPER classic 'School's Out' - check out the video below.
Following his appearance mentoring "the idols" Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta and Danny Gokey, Slash remarked:
"The American Idol adventure was quite an experience to say the least. I did my best to change it up by mentoring the singers at the Roxy and I brought some great musicians to play with me, Tommy Clufetos on drums, Keri Kelli on guitar and Chris Chaney on bass. Matt Rohdes, the keyboard player from the AI band also accompanied us and was indispensable in helping us navigate the key changes and edits that were necessary to perform the songs in the keys that the singers chose and in the time frame that fit the shows format etc. And, all in just a couple hours.Although the show itself was way out of my comfort zone initially, we definitely altered the show's routine, for better or worse. The show staff and crew were super professional and sincerely went out of their way to make everything as painless and expeditious as possible. It wasn't a big spaz attack like on some TV productions.
As important, if not more so, the singers were great to work with as well. Adam (who I was not scouting to sing in VR, btw) was amazing, as was Alison, who was unceremoniously voted off prematurely, in my opinion. Danny and Kris were out of their element this week, but did the best they could under the circumstances. The judges, although unnecessarily harsh at times, were like rockstars themselves and Seacrest is the consumate professional, no matter what. Very interesting dynamics, more so in person than on TV. All in all it was a good time. But, the way I see it, as massive as AI is, it could do with an infusion of Rock & Roll on a regular basis. Other than that, I have absolutely no complaints about the whole event."
