New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Clear Channel Radio) - Multi-platinum-selling guitar hero
Slash is synonymous with rock n' roll, and now the monster musician is affixing his signature top hat, shades to the digital airwaves with the launch of his own A.P.E.
Radio station, "Slash FM." The channel announcement comes on West Hollywood's official "Slash Day"-Thursday, August 26th-which will honor the legendary guitarist and L.A. icon at the third annual Sunset Strip
Music Festival.
Throughout its limited-time run, beginning with its debut on Thursday, September 2nd, "Slash FM" will broadcast a wealth of exciting content, including selected playlists of some of the guitar god's favorite songs, such as tracks by AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, The Beatles, Soundgarden and Metallica. Of course, songs from Guns N' Roses and Slash's solo work will also be aired, and punctuated with behind-the-scenes stories told by Slash himself.
The August 26th tribute event at the House of Blues Sunset Strip will include speeches from Slash's close friends, a presentation from the City of West Hollywood, and live music performances celebrating Slash and his contributions to the legacy of the city's rich music scene. Immediately following the Sunset Strip Music Festival, Slash will embark on a North American tour.
Slash's A.P.E. station will be distributed across Clear Channel Radio's "iheartradio" network, which includes hundreds of local radio websites; the popular iheartradio mobile app, which has been downloaded by nearly 9 million people; widgets; and slashonline.com.