Following the rules was never Jason Slater's style. He established his career by doing things his own. He was a bassist with a taste for the heavy and the unexpected, a producer who pushed boundaries, and a musical outlaw. From starting Third Eye Blind to creating Snake River Conspiracy's industrial rock punch and changing Queensrÿche's sound, Slater left a legacy brimming with unadulterated inventiveness and raw intensity. However, who was the individual who composed the music? This book immerses you in the life of a real musical trailblazer, taking you outside the confines of the studio. Slater was creating sound, searching for the next riff that would rock the walls, and pushing bands into new sonic realms. He wasn't just playing bass or turning knobs. He flourished in the underground scene because he was always more concerned with creating meaningful music than with staying safe. Slater's influence can be heard across the alternative and rock scenes of the last thirty years, whether he was setting down thundering basslines, creating albums that changed the game, or questioning the current quo.
His path is revealed in this book, including his turbulent creative process, victories, setbacks, and indisputable influence on rock and metal music. It's a tale of fervor, creativity, and defiance of mediocrity. This book provides readers with an unvarnished look at one of rock's most underappreciated but crucial individuals through in-depth analyses of his most significant projects, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and rare interviews.
This is a must read for anybody who enjoys music that transcends boundaries, values the unsung heroes who create our life's soundtracks, or simply wants a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a musician who never gave up. This account of a guy who lived for music and influenced it.
