<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> "This Life" (1) </Td> <Td> "Slip Kid" Anvil and Franky Perez (2) </Td> </Tr> <P> "This Life" is the theme song for the FX television series Sons of Anarchy, written by singer - songwriter Curtis Stigers, Velvet Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner, producer Bob Thiele Jr. and show creator Kurt Sutter while it was performed by Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers . </P> <P> Musician Dave Kushner, of Velvet Revolver, began collaborating with friend and producer Bob Thiele Jr. on the main theme song and end credit theme for the FX television series Sons of Anarchy . Kushner originally wrote the riff with Shooter Jennings in mind before using it for the theme . Thiele then contacted Curtis Stigers to write lyrics and sing the theme, who recorded the song at Cunningham Audio Production in Boise, Idaho . Show creator Kurt Sutter also cowrote the lyrics to the song . When speaking about why he cowrote the theme for the show, Kushner stated that: </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> "</Td> <Td> I was drawn to the show for two reasons (...)' Sons' is an incredibly intense, gnarly drama about family and the things we do for love and money when we're not presented the same opportunity others are . Also, it was a chance for me to work with my good friend Bob (Thiele) who is an amazing songwriter / producer / musician . </Td> <Td>" </Td> </Tr> </Table>

Who sings the opening song for sons of anarchy