Slash returned to his birthplace in Stoke, England and performed to a drooling and raucous crowd who were very proud of their famous offspring. Slash was thrilled to be there and the humility he felt is evident as the crowd sways with every word he says and note he plays. And play he does. While he may not be the greatest guitarist on the planet, he is amazing at what he does, which is ripping, roaring and speeding fast guitar licks that are easy to hum yet blast through your skull with the force of a freight train.

The set list relies heavily on his solo album but there are plenty of GNR classics performed as well. For his solo stuff, it just does not get any better than “Ghost,” “Doctor Alibi” and “By the Sword.” For the GNR fans, Slash cranks up “Nightrain,” “Rocket Queen,” “Civil War,” “Patience,” “Sweet Child O Mine,” “Mr. Brownstone” and “Paradise City.”

Kennedy does an excellent job on vocals. Slash’s solo album features different singers on each track yet he pulls it off with ease. He does not do an Axl Rose impression on the Guns songs but he delivers acceptably through all of them.

This is a good live album that showcases Slash’s entire career. It shows the man is still kicking ass, writing good songs and paying homage to his past, while giving it his all. This concert would have been a blast to attend. If you were unable to make it, as most of the world was, then this is your chance to hear what you missed.