Slash why the hat

He continued: "Early in my career, I was always on the lookout for a cool hat to complete my stage wardrobe. I went inside and checked it out and thought it looked really cool, so I got it. That became my hat and I wore it that night for the first time at that gig. From that night on, my hat became something that I feel comfortable in.

It has also become something I can hide behind, as even though I love performing, I have never been good at looking into the eyes of the audience who are watching me. So, my hat and my hair in my face has just been my thing ever since. Rich Mockingbird that, albeit not a Gibson, is one of my favorites to take out on the road since probably around So, I would consider these on the top of my favorite list, but I love all my guitars, and each has its own personality.

Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Privacy Policy. Password recovery. Metal Addicts. Popular Posts. It has also become something I can hide behind, as even though I love performing, I have never been good at looking into the eyes of the audience who are watching me.

So, my hat and my hair in my face has just been my thing ever since. Slash also discussed the life on the road and the reality that most groups have to stay on the road almost indefinitely, considering that other revenue streams are no longer sustainable,. I am just very comfortable being on the road and I like it as I get to play every night.

I enjoy playing live a lot more than playing in the studio. Being the young ne'er do well that he was, he actually stole it on the day he was due to play a show with the band. He then chose to customise it with a "conch" belt Slash revealed: "I went into this in store on Melrose Place in Los Angeles and saw a top hat, and was like, 'Oh that's looks cool. The rocker concluded: "I wore it for that show and it just became the hat I felt really cool in.

So there we have it. One of the most famous hats in rock was borne out of shyness, a propensity for stealing and a penchant for crafts.