Slash's Blues Ball
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 in Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Slash, Teddy "Big Bag Zig Zag" Andreadis, Johnny Griparic, Alvino Bennet, Bobby Schneck, Dave McLaurin |
| Products | Live performances (no studio albums) |
Slash's Blues Ball was a blues rock group from the United States, established in Los Angeles, California, in 1996. The ensemble featured lead guitarist Slash, frontman Teddy "Big Bag Zig Zag" Andreadis, bassist Johnny Griparic, drummer Alvino Bennet, rhythm guitarist Bobby Schneck, and saxophonist Dave McLaurin.
Following his exit from Guns N' Roses due to artistic and personal disagreements, Slash formed this band. Prior to this, Andreadis had collaborated with Slash within Guns N' Roses as an instrument tech and occasionally performed live on keyboards and harmonica. Primarily serving as a cover outfit, Slash's Blues Ball played hard rock, R&B, and blues rock tunes from artists including Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Bob Dylan, and Fleetwood Mac.
Although the band was active for only two years and did not produce studio albums, live recordings were shared among their audience. Subsequently, Andreadis and Griparic worked again with Slash on his 2024 release Orgy of the Damned and joined his touring lineup for the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Tour.
Band members
- Slash – lead guitar
- Teddy Andreadis – lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards
- Alvino Bennet – drums
- Johnny Griparic – bass
- Dave McLaurin – saxophone
- Bobby Schneck – rhythm guitar