Is it is, or is Slash slowly evolving into a Delta bluesman? (Photo by Scott Harrison | Retna)

It’s hard to imagine, but it was 43 years ago tomorrow that little Baby Slash, top hat, sunglasses and all, came into the world. It’s true, though, and for two days across three venues, it’s nonstop leather pants and wailing Les Pauls.

First, Bare Pool Lounge has Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction on the turntables to warm up the crowd at 9 p.m. before Slash and surprise guests put on an outdoor show. We’re kind of hoping the surprise guest rhymes with “Bizzy Bradlin.”

From there, around 12:30 a.m., the party moves over to Revolution Lounge for the back half of Rocket Wednesday.

Then on Thursday, Slash will do an acoustic set at Jet and will.i.am. of the Black Eyed Peas follows with a go-round on the wheels of steel. We sincerely hope Slash doesn’t give in to what the crowd expects and turns in a rendition of “Patience.” We’d much rather hear the gnarliest acoustic version of “Mr. Brownstone” ever. After all, he won’t leave us alone.

By Jason Scavone

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