Slash taking part in "Gibson Jam"

Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash and drummer Matt Sorum, along with Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, Cult guitarist Billy Duffy, Jane's Addiction bassist Chris Chaney, blues guitar legend Johnny Winter and others will all take part in the Gibson Summer Jam '08, the third annual event sponsored by the legendary guitar manufacturer at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Slash will play as a special guest of Johnny Winter on Friday (June 20th), while the others will perform as part of a "Rock Star Jam" on Saturday night (June 21st).

The first annual Gibson Summer Jam took place in 2006 to mark the opening of Gibson's new factory in Nashville.

The event features a range of activities, including performances, clinics, lectures and a battle of the bands.