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Humble Slash accepts Gibson award: “Would Les Paul agree I deserve this thing?”

October 12

Slash became this year’s recipient of the Les Paul Spirit Award, making a heartwarmingly humble but affectionate speech as he accepted the honor.

Electric guitars & amps

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Also covered by: Guitar World

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