SLASH&#;s Mother Dies
has learned that Ola Hudson, the mother of former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash, passed away Friday, June 5 around p.m. PST after a battle with lung cancer. She was a professional costume designer named who tailored outfits for such acts as John Lennon, Diana Ross and the POINTER SISTERS.
"[Slash] was drawing from the time he could pick up a pencil," Ola Hudson told Rolling Stone magazine in an early s interview. "I've been shocked at a lot of things I've read where it sounds like I left him on somebody's doorstep in a basket. They make it seem as if he never had a family and grew up on the streets like an urchin, but that's not true. It's just part of his image. He's not all leather and tattoos."
Slash has been recording his debut solo CD with former NINE INCH NAILS drummer Josh Freese and ex-JANE'S ADDICTION bassist Chris Chaney. Confirmed guests so far include Ozzy Osbourne, AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. Shadows and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin.
Slash is scheduled to make a headlining appearance at this year's edition of the Quart festival, set to take place June 30
So you've read his bio and the press release. You think you know about Slash? Well here is a little piece about the other side of Slash's life. Everyone has family and the guitoar hero that is Slash is no different. It seems he was destined for greatness at an early age. Read on to find out more.
His mother: Ola Hudson
"She turned me on to all different forms of art and the importance of artistic self expression and creative communication thru music and dance from as early on as I can remember." (Slash)
Born in , Ola Hudson was an African American costume designer whose clients included Ringo Starr, John Lennon and David Bowie. She died of lung cancer inHis father: Anthony Hudson
"My first professional gig was at Al's Bar, playing in a band with friends of my dad's. My dad was very proud of my love of guitar and always bragged to his friends about me." (Slash)
Anthony Hudson is an English artist who created album covers for musicians such as Neil Young and Joni Mitchell.His brother: Albion Hudson
"The birth of my brother changed the dynamic of the family a bit. Suddenly there was a new personality among us. It was cool to have a little brother and I was glad to
Slash's family
"I thank my parents for being who they are. They exposed me to environments so rich and colorful and unique that what I experienced made a permanent impression on me." (Slash)
His mother Ola Hudson
"She turned me on to all different forms of art and the importance of artistic self expression and creative communication thru music and dance from as early on as I can remember." (Slash)
Born in , Ola Hudson was an African American costume designer whose clients included Ringo Starr, John Lennon and David Bowie. She died of lung cancer inHis father Anthony Hudson
"My first professional gig was at Al's Bar, playing in a band with friends of my dad's. My dad was very proud of my love of guitar and always bragged to his friends about me." (Slash)
Anthony Hudson is an English artist who created album covers for musicians such as Neil Young and Joni Mitchell.His brother Albion Hudson
"The birth of my brother changed the dynamic of the family a bit. Suddenly there was a new personality among us. It was cool to have a little brother and I was glad to be one of his caretakers." (Slash)
Born in , Albion "Ash" Hudson is a designer who founded ConArt Inc. which iMadameNoire Featured Video
Ola Hudson (), whether you know her name or not, has played a pretty big role in rock and roll and popular music as a whole. Not only did she create iconic costumes for the likes of David Bowie and Diana Ross, but she birthed a major player in rock music — Slash of Guns N’ Roses. She also sold her designs to plenty of chic people over the years, and was a beauty who was able to go from sewing clothing behind the scenes to starring in popular ads in front of the camera (shout out to Dewars whiskey). Check out five things you should know about accomplished designer Ola Hudson.
She Worked With a Who’s Who of Stars
We already told you about Bowie and Diana Ross — that should be enough to let you know that Ola was immensely talented and appreciated in the industry. But if you need some more big names, she also put together pieces for Ringo Starr, John Lennon, the Pointer Sisters and Iggy Pop. Some of her most famous looks were the tailored outfits she made for David Bowie’s film, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and his ensembles during the Thin White Duke period.
She Is the Mother of Rocker Slash
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