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In the second part of our series on Slash we are joined by guitarist and music teacher Rob Ryan to discuss what makes Slash a guitar hero. Our conversation range from the influences, style and dissection of Slash's finest moments. Rob goes under the hat to tell us what Slash is actually doing on his iconic riffs and solos. Our conversation went into Slash as the face of the iconic Gibson brand, his legacy and influence of Slash on later generations.

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