Título: Slash (musician)
Seção: 2002-2008: Velvet Revolver
Background: Saul Hudson was born in Hampstead, London. He was named for Saul Steinberg, an artist. His mother, Ola J. Hudson (nee Oliver; 1946-2009), was an African-American costume designer, whose clients included David Bowie, and his father, Anthony Hudson, is an English artist who created album covers for musicians such as Neil Young and Joni Mitchell., Of his mixed background, Slash later remarked, "As a musician, I've always been amused that I'm both British and black; particularly because so many American musicians seem to aspire to be British while so many British musicians, in the 'Sixties in particular, went to such great pains to be black."

Conteúdo: In 2002, Slash reunited with Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum for a Randy Castillo tribute concert. Realizing that they still had the chemistry of their days in Guns N' Roses, they decided to form a new band together. Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin was initially involved, but left after the others decided to find a lead singer. Dave Kushner, who had previously played with McKagan in Loaded, then joined the band on rhythm guitar. For many months, the four searched for a lead singer by listening to offered demo tapes, a monotonous process documented by VH1. Eventually, former Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland joined the band.  In 2003, Velvet Revolver played several concerts during the summer and released their first single, "Set Me Free". In June 2004, they released their debut album, Contraband, which debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. chart and sold two million copies, re-establishing Slash as a mainstream performer. A year-and-a-half-long tour followed in support of the album. In July 2007, Velvet Revolver released their second album, Libertad, and embarked on a second tour. During a show in March 2008, Weiland announced to the audience that it would be the band's final tour; he was fired from the band in April 2008, Slash insisted "chemical issues" led to the split. The following month Weiland rejoined Stone Temple Pilots. Despite Weiland's departure, Velvet Revolver did not officially disband.  In early 2010, Velvet Revolver began writing new songs and auditio

user: What was Slash's role in Velvet Revolver?

assistant: Realizing that they still had the chemistry of their days in Guns N' Roses, they decided to form a new band together.

user: Did they put out any albums?

assistant: In June 2004, they released their debut album, Contraband,

user: How did the album do in the charts?

assistant: debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. chart and sold two million copies,

user: Did the band collaborate with anyone else on the album?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: Did they go on tour to support the album?

assistant: A year-and-a-half-long tour followed in support of the album.

user: Is the band still together?

assistant: Velvet Revolver would remain on hiatus for the next few years while its members focus on other projects.

user: Did the band pursue any other projects while they were together?

assistant: In July 2007, Velvet Revolver released their second album, Libertad, and embarked on a second tour.

user: Did Libertad do well in the charts?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: Did the band ever lose any members?

assistant: Weiland announced to the audience that it would be the band's final tour; he was fired from the band in April 2008,

user: Why did Scott Weiland leave the band?

assistant: Slash insisted "chemical issues" led to the split. The following month Weiland rejoined Stone Temple Pilots.