Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan and Slash recently released "I Can Breathe," their collaboration with Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian.
The song is the latest charity song released under the Gibson Band moniker.
"I Can Breathe," features McKagan on lead vocals, Slash on lead guitar and solos, and Gueikian on rhythm guitar and piano. The lyrics were penned by McKagan.
"It was such a pleasure to work with Cesar and his whole crew on this tune," said McKagan. "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 added, "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 stated, "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."
All proceeds from the song will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), through Gibson Gives.
"I am grateful for the collaboration from Slash, Duff, and from my friend Serj Tankian participation with cover artwork. I'm thrilled we are donating all proceeds from the song to a great and relevant cause," said Gueikian.
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