What is Slash's real name?

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Why: He was the guest mentor last night on "American Idol."

Answer: Saul Hudson. He was born on July 23, 1965, in London, but grew up in Los Angeles after age 11.

Source: Wikipedia

The More You Know: Slash's African-American mother, Ola Hudson, worked as a costume designer for David Bowie among many other actors and musicians, and his British father, Anthony Hudson, was an artist who contributed live ensembles for famous musicians including Neil Young and Joni Mitchell.