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what did slash have to do with Velvet Revolver?
In 2002, Slash reunited with Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum for a Randy Castillo tribute concert. They decided to form a new band together.
was the new band formed after Slash, McKagan, and Sorum reunited in 2002 named Velvet Revolver?
Velvet Revolver was an American hard rock supergroup consisting of Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and former member Matt Sorum, alongside Dave Kushner and Scott Weiland.
what was another song velvet revolver played?
In 2003, Velvet Revolver played several concerts during the summer and released their first single, Set Me Free.
who else was in the Velvet Revolver besides Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, Dave Kushner, and Scott Weiland?
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin was initially involved, but left after the others decided to find a lead singer.

Question: how many years was the band together?
Self-contained rewrite: how many years was Velvet Revolver together?