Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian has recruited Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan for a new benefit single titled “I Can Breathe.“ The proceeds from the track will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness as part of the Gibson Gives initiative.
McKagan commented:
“It was such a pleasure to work with Cesar and his whole crew on this tune. The musical slant and progressive rock-ness of this huge epic pushed me in a whole new direction. I love a challenge and Cesar killed it! Most importantly, to be of service for mental health issues and awareness is super important to me at this time. Let’s rock!”
Slash continued:
“Cesar and Duff came to me with a really cool piece of music. I loved the riff idea, and Duff’s vocal, so I felt right at home on the track.”
Gueikian added:
“Guns N’ Roses had a profound influence on me and my guitar playing, so having the opportunity to write and record this song with Slash and Duff is a dream come true, and it’s an honor to call them friends and partners.”
Notably, the cover art for the single is based on an original painting from System Of A Down‘s Serj Tankian. The piece, which is titled “They’re Coming,” is also set to be auctioned off for charity alongside a guitar.
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