Unforgettable rock night: Slash and Myles Kennedy made history at the Movistar Arena

Slash was presented this Friday at the Movistar Arena and its audience, despite the heavy rain, eagerly awaited his appearance on stage. On this occasion, the emblematic guitarist landed in Buenos Aires with his supergroup as part of the 2024 tour “The River Is Rising”, Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators.

Around 8 p.m., the young Argentine multi-instrumentalist Daniela Milagros took the stage to begin warming up the engines for what would be a night full of Rock And Roll. In charge of the opening, the artist displayed all her potential on stage. She demonstrated all her talent by interacting with different instruments such as drums, piano, keytar and bass to perform, among others, her latest single “Ego”, a version of “Psychkiller” by the Talking Heads or Beethoven to continue with a very personal version of “Sweet Dreams”.

At 9 p.m. the audience began to applaud the band when they heard the first chords of “The River is Rising” while the stars of the night came out on stage: Slash, Myles Kennedy (lead vocal), Brent Fitz (battery), Todd Kerns (bass/vocals) and Frank Sidoris (Rhythmic guitar).

The first song of the night included in their latest studio album (“4”, 2022) is the one that gives its name to this part of the tour “Rest of the World” which will take them to make 40 presentations in more than 15 countries in Latin America, Oceania, Asia and Europe during the next 3 months.

To satisfy all those who follow the career of the iconic guitarist member of the Rock and Roll Hall of FameSlash reviewed his career by performing “Speed ​​Parade“, cover of Slash’s Snakepit and also “Don’t Damn Me” Guns and Roses cover with Todd Kerns in voices.

With four studio albums released, Slash with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators paid tribute to the best of the band’s history with a little nostalgic tinge by performing “Starlight”, one of the first songs they released together in 2011, which was later followed by one of their classics “Halo”, from their first album, edited in 2012.

With “You are Lie” and “world on fire“The night was coming to an end, but after several minutes and thousands of people asking in unison for the night to continue, they were finally heard. “Rocket man” began to play while the band’s drummer Brent Fritz He abandons his usual instrument to sit in front of the slide guitar, and thus, perform the great success of Elton John. Finally, it was time to “Anastasia”, one of the most anticipated songs of the night and which closed a concert that flooded the Movistar Arena with energy from start to finish with the production of Fenix ​​Entertainment.

Brief review of Slash’s career

Slashrecognized as one of the most outstanding guitarists in the history of rock and an iconic figure at a global level, occupying the #2 position on the list “The 10 Best Electric Guitarists” from Time magazine (Jimi Hendrix being #1).

Musical genius manifests itself in iconic creations, like the unmistakable guitar riffs on Guns N’ Roses’ #1 hits, ““Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle“.

After his departure from Guns N’ Roses, Slash garnered praise with Slash’s Snakepit and experienced global success with the superband Velvet Revolver, before embarking on his successful solo career. His debut album, “Slash” (2010), which featured collaborations with Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie, Myles Kennedy, among others, marked a milestone on the charts.

The current formation of Slash, F.T. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators (SMKC), has toured the world for over a decade, delivering non-stop music and proving to be an unstoppable force.

In addition, the American guitarist, Grammy winner, composer and film producer, has sold more than 100 million copies, received a Grammy Award and seven nominations, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and stood out as the author of New York Times bestsellers.

Without a doubt, this Friday night’s show will become an indelible memory for the guitarist’s followers, who eagerly waited for years to experience that great evening, where the entire stadium was impregnated with the pure essence of the best rock and roll. of all times.