Slash Recalls Inventing the Seven-Second Profanity Delay

In the latest episode of Fuse's digital series BackatchaGuns N' Roses legend Slash looks back at past tours, music videos and inspiring the invention of the seven-second delay, which radio and TV broadcasters use to censor profanities uttered during live events.

"We’re accepting an award for something and we were just really, really drunk. That was the beginning of the seven second rule," he explained. "You know, for swearing? The seven second delay? We started it. Every other word was 'f**k this' and 'f**king that.'"

The FCC has a lot to owe to the band.