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Slash releases video supporting gay marriage

Guns N' Roses man and his wife speak out against Prop 8

Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has released a video in support of gay marriage.

In the video clip, Slash plays the US national anthem 'The Star-Spangled Banner' on guitar in the background while his wife, Perla Hudson, speaks out on behalf of same-sex unions.

"I married my sweetheart, you should be able to marry yours too," she says. "Say no to hate and yes to equal rights. Keep up the fight."

The couple encourage people to participate in protests against Proposition 8, a California ballot initiative banning gay marriage, which voters passed in the November 4 election.

To see the video, click here.

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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Comments (2)

wellduhobviously 

Nov 18, 2008

Yet another reason why Saul Hudson is one of the coolest motherfuckers on this planet.

Bradeholt 

Nov 19, 2008

Just a question, This quote from your wife Slash,"I married my sweetheart, you should be able to marry yours too," she says. "Say no to hate and yes to equal rights. Keep up the fight." Is it to be assumed that all who are not for these "equal rights" are saying so in HATE?? Great guitar work. Just would like an answer to this question.

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