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What Is Slash’s Net Worth?
As of today, February 28, 2025, Slash, the British-American musician and songwriter, boasts a net worth of $120 million. This substantial wealth is primarily attributed to his successful career as the lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses, his co-founding role in Velvet Revolver, and his various solo endeavors.
Slash’s Earnings and Career Highlights
Slash’s income is significantly boosted by Guns N’ Roses tours. In 2017, both Slash and Axl Rose reportedly earned $40 million each from the “Not in this Lifetime” tour. This figure was revealed in court documents filed by Slash’s ex-wife, Perla Ferrar, during their divorce proceedings. Further documentation from Perla’s lawyer on August 31, 2018, indicated that Slash’s total income for 2017 was $45 million, with a large portion originating from the same tour, illustrating the significant financial impact of the band’s reunion.
Slash’s musical journey began early. He joined his first band, Tidus Sloan, in 1981. By 1983, he had formed a Motörhead tribute band, though it disbanded in 1984. Subsequently, he joined Black Sheep, a band that shared the stage with Hollywood Rose. In 1984, Slash’s path crossed with Axl Rose, and they quickly established a friendship. Together with Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin, they formed Guns N’ Roses, with Slash as the lead guitarist.
Guns N’ Roses achieved immense success between 1985 and 1986. Their album “Appetite for Destruction” sold over 28 million copies in the United States, becoming the best-selling debut album of all time in the country. During this period, the band wrote their most famous hits, including “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Paradise City.” In 1988, they achieved their first #1 hit with “Sweet Child o’ Mine.” The band’s rebellious nature earned them the moniker “The Most Dangerous Band in the World.” Also in 1988, Guns N’ Roses released “G’N’R Lies,” which sold over five million copies in the U.S., further solidifying their position in the music industry. In May 1991, the band embarked on their two-and-a-half-year “Use Your Illusion Tour.” During this time, they released two long-awaited albums of the same name, which both debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts.
After leaving Guns N’ Roses in 1996, Slash concentrated on his solo career and studio work for various artists, including Michael Jackson and Quentin Tarantino on the “Jackie Brown” soundtrack. In 2004, he reunited with former bandmates Stradlin, McKagan, and Matt Sorum to form Velvet Revolver. They released their first album, “Contraband.” Slash released his first self-titled solo album in 2010.
In 2016, Guns N’ Roses reunited for a secret gig at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. They then embarked on a three-and-a-half-year world reunion tour from April 2016 to November 2019.
Slash’s Real Estate and Personal Assets
In 2009, Slash purchased a house in the gated community of Mulholland Estates in Sherman Oaks for $7.3 million. He listed the home for $10.5 million in early 2016 and sold it in December 2017 to rapper Big Sean for $8.7 million. Slash is known to be a collector of guitars with an estimated collection of over 100 guitars valued at approximately $1.92 million.
Slash’s Personal Life and Divorce Settlement
Slash was married to model Renee Suran from 1992 to 1997. He married Perla Ferrar in October 2001 in Hawaii. They have two sons, London Emilio, born in 2002, and Cash Anthony, born in 2004. Slash and Perla separated in August 2010 and later reconciled, but he filed for divorce again in December 2014. During their divorce battle, Perla’s lawyer claimed that Slash earned over $45 million in 2017. In the end, Slash agreed to pay $6.6 million, plus $100,000 per month in spousal support and $39,000 per month in child support. He retained his guitars and music publishing rights. His children each receive 0.9% of his income for the next twenty years.
Slash’s Early Life
Slash was born Saul Hudson on July 23, 1965, in Hampstead, London. His mother, Ola J. Hudson, designed costumes for David Bowie, Ringo Starr, and Janis Joplin. His father, Anthony Hudson, is an artist who created album covers for musicians such as Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. He moved from England to Los Angeles at an early age for his parents’ careers and took music lessons as a child. After his parents separated in 1974, Slash lived with his mother but was often sent to live with his grandmother when his mother traveled. He attended Beverly Hills High School, where he was a classmate of Lenny Kravitz. His nickname, Slash, was given to him by actor Seymour Cassel.
Slash’s Other Interests
Slash has appeared in films and TV series such as “Private Parts,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “MADtv,” and Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Bruno.” In 2010, he formed his own horror film production company, Slasher Films. Its first film, “Nothing Left to Fear,” was released in October 2013. Slash’s autobiography was published in October 2007. Slash is also a pinball enthusiast and collector and a keen artist, designing logos and artwork for his bands before Guns N’ Roses.
Slash’s Personal Health and Activism
Slash was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2001, a form of heart failure caused by years of substance abuse. He has been sober since 2005. His mother died in 2009 from lung cancer, and he subsequently quit smoking. Slash contributes to environmental welfare programs and serves on the board of trustees of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association. He is also an honorary board member of Little Kids Rock, a national nonprofit that restores music education programs in public schools.
