Happy birthday! Slash turns 61 today

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 61 on Thursday, Jul. 23, 2026.

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Guns N' Roses ex-guitarist Slash is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist Slash has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Slash, a cultural icon

Born Saul Hudson in London on July 23, 1965, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Slash's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Slash hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Slash as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Slash, you're the best!

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