Slash rocks the ruins.<br/> <br />Thousands of fans gathered in Byblos to hear the axeman make his Lebanon debut.<br/> <br />In 2009, the former Guns N' Roses band member was named by Time magazine as the second greatest electric guitarist of all time.<br/> <br />Fans say it was good to see young people interested in music from an older generation of rock.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Unknown, fan, saying (Arabic):<br/> <br />"It was one of the best concerts this year, this is the first time they come to Lebanon and everyone is so excited. It's a novelty to see the young generation interested in such songs and Slash, it was very nice, it was amazing."<br/> <br />Every year the coastal city, hosts a summer music festival that features performances by renowned international and local artists.<br/> <br />The Byblos International Festival runs until July 25.<br/> <br />Alicia Powell, Reuters.
