Earl Slick

Quick Facts

Full Name	Earl Slick
Date Of Birth	Oct 1, 1952(1952-10-01)
Age	72
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Libra

Earl Slick Biography

Earl Slick is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on October 1, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

In the early 1970s, Earl Slick gained his reputation on the New York music scene as a guitarist while playing in a band called Mack Truck featuring both singer-songwriter Jimmie Mack and his brother, drummer Jack Mack. His work with Scottish singer-songwriter Jim Diamond was as the duo Slick Diamond. They toured and gave performances for a short time in the late 1970s.

Slick was initially hired by David Bowie to replace Mick Ronson as lead guitarist for the Diamond Dogs tour in 1974 (the live album David Live was recorded during this tour). Slick also played lead guitar on Bowie’s Young Americans and Station to Station albums, released in 1975 and 1976 respectively. After disagreements with Bowie’s management, Slick was replaced as lead guitarist for the 1976 Station to Station tour by Stacey Heydon. Slick continued working in the studio with former Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter, John Lennon, and Yoko Ono, but also formed his own solo band, releasing both Razor Sharp and Earl Slick Band in 1976. Slick performed on Lennon and Ono’s Double Fantasy. During the sessions for Double Fantasy, the material for 1984’s Milk and Honey was recorded as well. Slick also joined Ono in the studio for her solo album, Season of Glass.

Earl Slick Net Worth

Earl Slick is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Earl Slick 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Earl Slick (born Frank Madeloni in Brooklyn, New York, October 1, 1952) is a guitarist best known for his collaborations with David Bowie, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Robert Smith. He has also worked with other artists including John Waite, Tim Curry and David Coverdale, in addition to releasing several solo recordings.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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From 2006 he was a member of both The Eons with singer-songwriter Jeff Saphin and Slinky Vagabond. Slinky Vagabond were Glen Matlock, Clem Burke, and Keanan Duffty. Slinky Vagabond (the name comes from the lyrics to the David Bowie song “Young Americans”) played their debut concert at the Joey Ramone Birthday Bash in May 2007.

Facts & Trivia

Effiong Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Earl Slick celebrates birthday on October 1 of every year.

Slick’s most used guitars while working on the last David Bowie album and while touring with New York Dolls in 2011/2012 were his Framus signature model and a Framus Mayfield Electric.

What kind of guitar does Earl Slick play?

Gibson Les Paul Traditional Bigsby Slick’s searing six-string work, played primarily on one of several go-to Les Pauls, adorned such classic Bowie discs as Station to Station and Young American…

When did Earl Slick join Bowie?

He was a 22-year-old jobbing musician when Bowie unexpectedly hired him in 1974 , on the recommendation of a mutual friend.

How old is Earl Slick?

69 years (October 1, 1952)

Who is slick of slick guitars?

The “Slick” on the SL50’s headstock comes courtesy of Earl Slick , the guitarist best known for his associations with David Bowie, and John Lennon and Yoko Ono. He’s lent his name and design input to a line of solidbodies inspired by classic 1950s single- and double-cutaway designs.

What amp did David Bowie use?

Kramer Ferrington KFS-2.