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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:00 AM

Guns, roses and gay rights

In a new video, Slash and wife Perla Hudson speak up for same-sex marriage.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:59 PM

GNR

is nowhere near being trash.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 01:06 PM

Good stuff

This is great. As someone who's into metal, I can attest to the fact that many metal fans (unlike people in the punk and hardcore scenes) are far from being progressive on many issues. This should be a good counterbalance to Ted Nugent at least.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 01:15 PM

Good for them

I knew I always liked Slash better than Axl.

I just wish people would get over it, Massachusettes isn't falling apart and people aren't trying to marry their dogs there.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 01:32 PM

This is just wonderful

I loved GNR a lot back in the day and I am glad that one of their former members is doing something like this. I just wonder, does this play on regular TV in the US?

It would be unfair, maybe, to mention it, but somebody will: back in the day GNR were somewhat homophobic. But I always thought that it was not a real sentiment (c'mon! Axl loved Elton John and Freddie Mercury), but something you just had to say not to lose "street cred". So, please, let's just enjoy this without irony.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 03:52 PM

Ha!

That is very nice of him.

Perhaps next time he will even speak up BEFORE the election. But I'm glad he spoke up at all.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 01:28 AM

right on slash and perla , dudes!

I think this is like so kewl to see them supporting basic rights for all couples. as for ted nugent now? didn't he endorse john mc jerko ; just like his whiskey swillin' fool pal hank williams, jr. ??? probably! after all you gotta watch those deer and keep them from committing any more home invasion robberies now. can't allow barack obama to take away your right to bear that much needed for self-defense M-16 assault weapon now , ted and hank!

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 01:26 PM

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Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:23 PM

Amusing

I love rock 'n' roll and I wasn't offended by the writer's using the word "trash." I guess if they're sincere, Slash and his wife should receive praise for their good intentions. The video was silly but good fun. Perhaps some Hendrix could have been dubbed in, but then that wouldn't be legal of course. As for GNR fans, I hope they enjoy Axl's CD.

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