Frank Sidoris | |
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![]() Sidoris performing with Mammoth WVH in 2023 | |
Background information | |
Born | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
Years active | 2010–present |
Frank Sidoris is an American guitarist who started his professional career as a member of the rock band The Cab from August 2011 to early 2012. He left the group to join Slash's solo-project band, Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, [1] as their permanent touring rhythm guitarist, in support of their albums Apocalyptic Love (2012), and World on Fire (2014). [2] He became an official group member for the album Living the Dream (2018). [3] He's also a touring guitarist for Wolfgang Van Halen's band Mammoth WVH.
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