GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan teamed up with the band’s former members Steven Adler (drums) and Gilby Clarke (guitar),along with FASTER PUSSYCAT frontman Taime Downe, to play the GN’R classic “It’s So Easy” at last night’s (Monday, March 23) “Rock For Jennifer – Loud And Legendary” event at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below.
“Rock For Jennifer” honored Jennifer Perry, who died in February at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. She was the house agent at the Troubadour in the 1980s, bringing in many legendary artists to the iconic venue. She was an agent at Tapestry Artists and a senior booker of heavy metal at Avalon Attractions for years. She managed LEATHERWOLF, supported GUNS N’ ROSES, POISON and WARRANT in their infancy, promoted METALLICA at many venues and was a co-creator and tour manager for numerous Ozzfests.
Jennifer Perry lived unapologetically.
She loved music, the people who made it, her family and friends, and her dogs. She was fiercely loyal, fiercely protective, and had a laugh so infectious you couldn’t help but join in.
This night celebrates her passion for championing the bands she believed in. If she loved your music, she made sure the world heard it.
Jennifer began her career at the Troubadour, went on to Tapestry Artists, became a promoter at Avalon Attractions, and later worked with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne to help build Ozzfest. She lived to rock — loud, proud, and legendary.
We celebrate her spirit the only way that makes sense: with a stage, a spotlight, and the volume turned up.