A street interview asking people to name the most overrated guitarist of all time has sparked heated debate online after one respondent named Slash from Guns N’ Roses. Max Guitar Store posted the interview on Instagram and it quickly went viral.

Fans flooded the comment section to defend the legendary guitarist. The comment triggered an immediate response from supporters who shared their admiration for Slash’s contributions to rock music.

“Slash is one of the best guitarist of all time,” @mathisseu_2611 commented in response to the criticism.

Other fans highlighted specific achievements in their defense of the guitarist.

“Slash made one of the best solos in rock history, November Rain,” @rodponcer wrote, referencing one of the band’s most celebrated tracks.

Some fans embraced the controversy with humor while maintaining their support.

“I’m happy to love ‘Overrated’ guitarist,” @sleepingbuddhaband added to the discussion.

The passionate fan responses reflect decades of recognition that Slash has earned throughout his career. Numerous accolades support his defenders’ arguments.

Wikipedia reported that Slash has sold nearly 100 million albums worldwide throughout his career with various bands and solo projects. This commercial success spans multiple decades. It demonstrates his sustained appeal across different generations of rock fans.

Major publications and industry experts have recognized the guitarist’s technical prowess. Walk of Fame noted that Time magazine ranked Slash as the second-best electric guitar player of all time. The publication placed him just behind Jimi Hendrix in their prestigious list.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame formally acknowledged his contributions to rock music when they inducted him in 2012 as part of Guns N’ Roses’ classic lineup. Hello Rayo documented that this induction recognized the band’s massive influence on hard rock and heavy metal during their peak years in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Slash has continued to receive critical acclaim for his subsequent projects beyond his work with Guns N’ Roses. Walk of Fame confirmed that he won a Grammy Award with Velvet Revolver for their single “Slither.” He has received seven Grammy nominations throughout his career, further cementing his status as one of rock’s most respected guitarists.

The passionate fan responses quickly overshadowed the original criticism. What began as a provocative opinion transformed into a widespread celebration of Slash’s musical legacy.