There will be a special ‘Slash Day’ on August 26 in West Hollywood.

This coincides with the third annual Sunset Strip Music Festival, which will honour the guitarist for his contribution to music in the area.

Says the man himself: “I am sincerely overwhelmed to be the recipient of the Sunset Strip Music Festival honours! The Strip and West Hollywood have been my stomping grounds since I was a little kid. I grew up in and around the music scene here. It is where I got my start in the music business and where I still feel most at home. Thank you so much.”