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Slash’s Snakepit

An American rock band formed by Slash, former Guns N' Roses guitarist, in 1993. The first lineup of the band included former Guns N' Roses members Matt Sorum (drums) and Gilby Clarke (guitar), along with Alice In Chains bassist Mike Inez and former Jellyfish guitarist Eric Dover as vocalist. The band released their debut album, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," in 1995. During the first tour, James Lomenzo and Brian Tichy, members of Zakk Wylde's solo band, replaced Inez and Sorum, who had other commitments. After several months of touring, the band broke up and Slash returned to Guns N' Roses. In 1998, Slash suggested bassist Johnny Griparic form a new lineup for the band; they eventually recruited vocalist Rod Jackson and former Alice Cooper musicians Ryan Roxie (guitar) and Matt Laug (drums). They released the album "Ain't Life Grand" in 2000 and conducted a wide-scale world tour with AC/DC. Guitarist Keri Kelli, former member of Big Bang Babies, joined the band to replace Roxie. The band broke up shortly after the tour. Although the group is often described as a solo project, Slash himself stated: "Snakepit was a band; all members wrote lyrics and music, everyone had equal access, even though it had my name in the title."