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Group of friendsPhoto: SuppliedIf he hadn't died from a liver transplant in the mid-1990s, influential Irish blues / rock guitarist and singer Rory Gallagher would have recently turned 71. Taste (who has performed with artists!--]}%-->…

Not all groups click right away.In the case of TexWestus, foreign musicians found success in different directions and eventually discovered that they also loved the power of the sound of an entire band. It meant taking advantage of…

It's no exaggeration to say that one note changed Steven Mackey's life: E flat.The E-flat in question appears in the scherzo of Beethoven's last string quartet, which begins with an easy, skipping tune in F major. From nowhere comes this…

Joe Bonamassa's decision to bill his 2018 US Summer Tour as "the guitar event of the year" might be questioned by anyone who attended Jeff Beck's stellar performance on Sunday at the Mattress Firm Amphitheater.But Bonamassa's pending tour,…

Lita Ford today (Photo: James Michael via AXS TV; used with permission) She is best known as a founding member of the Runaways in the late 1970s, and as a Grammy!-->!-->…

The master of the electric six strings talks about the no secret of his style + sound This feature first appeared here in May 2016. Edward Van halen made the!-->!-->…

Added 07/06/2018 NEPA stage staff blues, FM Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre Extract from a press release: After performing in the hall again in 2016, it was announced today that one of the…

Love him or hate him, Eddie Van Halen forever changed the world of rock guitar. I've played guitar and been in bands for many years, so he's always been someone I've known. There was no way to ignore Eddie's presence if you were into…

One of the sheer pleasures of playing rock guitar is the simple aural beauty of that searing wash of distortion that runs through you when you strike a big, crisp power chord or bend a lead note into vocal sustain. You can almost hear the…

There have been a few times in history where we have been warned that the electric guitar is dead, at least in terms of rock music. The most recent dates back to the late 90s when it seemed like everyone wanted to be a DJ. In fact, I…

Houston, Texas - Award-winning blues-rock guitarist Ally Venable to release her new CD, Puppet show, to April 13 by Connor Ray Music. The group Ally Venable consists of Ally - guitar…

In the already crowded field of rock docs, producers are always looking for new ways to approach musicians whose stories are already well known, sometimes focusing on a particular album or era in an artist's career. . In the two years…

Tom mulinix If you hear kids talking about Elvis eating dynamite, there's a good chance he's a member of the newly formed guitar club at the Boys & Girls Club of Door County. "Elvis ate dynamite Goodbye Elvis. This is…

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes blues rock guitar magician Tinsley Ellis from February 20-21, on tour to support his new release Winning Hand. Group members are to be determined. Show times Tuesday and…

There has long been a lingering myth that indie rock (the fruit of punk rock) was a place where mastery of the instrument was not required. And that might be technically true, but indie rock and shredding aren't…

One of the true innovators of surf rock music, Merrell Fankhauser has been a mainstay of the music scene in both California and Hawaii for decades, not only performing live, but also producing a much-loved TV variety show "The Tiki Lounge."…

Standing out as an emerging indie rock band isn't easy, but Waterbury, Connecticut's Mandala figured out how to do it, going a little old-fashioned in an unexpected way on their newly released second album, Money for smiles. The opening!--pagetitle:-->…

"Unassuming" is perhaps a curious description of someone who has performed countless stadium shows - known for their larger-than-life props - and was one of the driving forces behind an act that has sold over 200 million records. But…

I grew up listening to all kinds of music, but rock and roll was (and always will be) my number one musical love. So it naturally concerns me that rock music seems to be in a bit of a crisis lately. Not too long ago, while on a guitar…

By Dave PehlingBERKELEY (CBS SF) - One of the most influential rock guitarists since Eddie Van Halen, neo-classical rock hero Yngwie Malmsteen returns to the Bay Area for this show at the UC Theater on Saturday night.READ MORE:…

“This is what allows me to continue, to be creative. Work, the joy of creating new music and recording, it keeps me young! 72-year-old rock guitar legend Robin Trower said on a phone call from a Tucson hotel.…

Like so many musicians around the world on Saturday night, it wasn't long before Detroit artists paid tribute to Chuck Berry and his electrifying influence on the sound and spirit of rock and roll.Twelve years before "Kick Out the Jams" in…

This year Brooklyn comes to life features an incredible roster of over 50 artists, including members of Dead & Company, The String Cheese Incident, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Medeski Martin & Wood, Snarky Puppy, Primus,…

Photo fileAnthemic songs and relevant lyrics are a big part of the appeal of southern rock. Decades after their release, tracks like "Whipping Post" by the Allman Brothers and "Tuesday's Gone" by Lynyrd Skynyrd still connect with people…

(Image credit: Joseph Branston) Introduction We collaborate with Scott Gorham and Damon Johnson of Black Star Riders, as well as Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra of Whitesnake, to discuss issues as important as how much to drink before!-->…

Rock Band Games will continue to offer Fender musical instruments, thanks to an extension of the agreement between Fender and Rock Band developer Harmonix, the companies announced today. Fender guitars, basses and amps have appeared in…

Breadcrumb Links Music Los Angeles punk rock guitar hero Kid Congo Powers is playing in Vancouver this Saturday. Author of the article: Stuart derdeyn Kid Congo Powers (second from left) and the Pink Monkey…

Lonnie Mack, the blues-rock pioneer who influenced an entire generation of guitarists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Duane Allman, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards, died Thursday at a medical facility near his home in Smithville, Tennessee. Mack…

No two guitarists sound exactly the same, but only a few have the chance, the talent and the time to develop their own style. Eric Johnson earned a spot on this distinguished list when he began his professional career in the early 1970s -…

Do you have a list of your favorite up-and-coming guitarists? You can pass it on to Lynyrd Skynyrd members.“A wise man told me that there hadn't been a guitar hero in the last 20 or 10 years, and that's probably God's…

For fans of fantastically performed jazz and rock electric guitar, an Eric Johnson or Mike Stern show would be something for the calendar.Now the couple have recorded an album together and are on the road to support it…

Johnny Winter, the great Texan guitarist who played Woodstock in 1969, jammed with Jimi Hendrix and tirelessly championed the blues music he loved, has passed away. He was 70 years old and his most recent concerts in San Diego were this…

The 1980s were the heyday of rock and roll on the guitar. Coming from the hard rock scene of the 70s and reinforced by the emergence of MTV, riff rock has never been as popular as it was thirty years ago. During this golden age, guitars…

When Ronnie montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, friends and musicians immediately wondered what they could do to pay homage to one of rock's legendary and influential guitarists. The result was that some of the most renowned…

Arrom1.jpgMichael Arrom from Warren Township rehearsing for Steve Vai's "Story of Light" tour.(Michael Arrom)Michel Arrom.WARREN - An 18-year-old rock keyboardist and Pingry graduate is on his way to Australia to join rock guitar virtuoso…

Four of the top 10 guitarists chosen by% 27Rolling Stone% 27 have plansDuane Allman retrospective released on Tuesday includes nine unreleased tracks% 27Carry On% 27 covers the career of Stephen Stills% 27 on four% 2C records released on…

Jaden Carlson knew she wanted to play music and perform when she was 6 years old. She had found her muse a few months earlier at a Michael Franti concert while watching bassist Carl Young. She started practicing classical guitar and took…

Jaden Carlson knew she wanted to play music and perform when she was 6 years old. She had found her muse a few months earlier at a Michael Franti concert while watching bassist Carl Young. She started practicing classical guitar and took…

SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--You Rock Digital™ announces You Rock Guitar compatibility with Rock Band 3 Pro mode, in addition to already controlling older five-button music video games like Guitar Hero® and Rock Band®.…

Gary Moore The late Gary Moore performing at Wembley in 2006 © Rune Hellestad/CorbisBorn in Belfast, Gary Moore was, and still is, one of the most celebrated guitarists this side of the Atlantic, as evidenced by his 40-year career. Moore…

When Guitar Hero: rock warriors was officially announced last week, Activision teased the “completely redesigned rock-inspired guitar controller”. Well, we didn't have to wait long to find out the details. Rather than adding new!-->!-->!-->…

Peter Timmis traces the fascinating career of one of Christendom's great guitarists, JEFF SCHEETZ Jeff Scheetz Jeff Scheetz is truly a musician whose name may not be widely used by the hoi polloi but whose dazzling guitar work has…