Ratan Tata, who passed away at 86 on October 9, left behind not only a towering business legacy but also some memorable, unexpected moments. One such instance occurred in 2022, when the former Tata Group chairman shared a delightful anecdote about meeting Guns N’ Roses’ legendary guitarist, Slash.
It all happened during a visit to a Jaguar dealership in California. Ratan Tata, always a man of style and class, bumped into Slash, who was there to collect his brand-new Jaguar XKR. Tata shared this memorable encounter on Instagram, posting a photo with the iconic guitarist. He captioned the moment, “The day I visited Galpin Jaguar on one of my retail outlet visits, I was excited to meet this gentleman from Guns N’ Roses who was taking delivery of his new Jaguar XKR. A very polite rockstar, Slash.”
The Day I visited Galpin Jaguar on one of my retail outlet visits, I was excited to meet this gentleman from Guns N’ Roses who was taking delivery of his new Jaguar XKR. A very polite rockstar, Slash Clicked by Brian Allan pic.twitter.com/BUeKZ1zkWl— Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) January 14, 2022
One user wrote, “When one legend meets another.” Second user said, “The Man with a Golden heart… Thank you sir for your contribution to India’s development. You are an inspiration for the youth.”
Tata’s Extraordinary Life Beyond Business
This chance meeting with Slash offered a glimpse into the lighter side of Ratan Tata’s life, showing that beyond his business acumen and philanthropy, he enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. Whether it was his love for dogs, his passion for flying, or his warm approach to strangers, Tata lived a life rich with experiences and connections that transcended industries.
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