He said: "Either you've got the guy or you've not and we've worked with some really talented guys. The trick is getting the chemistry right.

"Slash is making his solo record, which he's desperately needed to do for years, so I'll keep working with my other band Loaded, he'll do that and music will happen when it's supposed to happen. The right guy will fall into our laps when he is supposed to and maybe that's why it hasn't happened yet." - more on this story

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