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With just three songs released, Yothu Yindi's surf rock offspring King Stingray captured the nation's attention. The band's lead guitarist talks to us about old songs, land rights and life in Yirrkala, Arnhem Land.…

Orange Amplification have been a pioneering force in guitar and bass amplification since the late 60s. Known for decades as the UK's manufacturer of guitar amplifiers, their equipment can be found on stages and studios around the…

Orange Learnpart of Orange Boostis delighted to launch its Rock Guitar Books Ranked. A brand new collection of study books for students looking for an alternative and very enjoyable way to learn to play rock guitar. This…

In the spring of 1999, more than a year after "Titanic" made its big-screen debut, flamboyant casino figure Bob Stupak unveiled a big idea for Las Vegas. His vision: to build a resort replica of the Titanic with 1,200 “cabins” and an…

Tibbie X on bass performs to the delight of Willits concert goers. (Joshua DeLawrence for The Willits News)Charlie Bonet, the band's original drummer, goes wild at Friday's Willits show. (Joshua DeLawrence for the Willits News)Reagan…

Welcome to our celebration of rock solo guitar! The goal of this huge lesson is to provide you with some basic concepts and techniques that will help you build your soloing vocabulary as we examine the styles of some rock legends. From…

The 2000s were an interesting period for rock music. By the end of the 90s it was clear that Britpop was over. Grunge had its heyday and metal and rap were becoming strange allies. The scene was waiting for something new to happen.!-->…

Michael nesmith is a true pop culture mathematician. He is a godfather of the MTV era, having pioneered the modern music video genre. (His Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and musical shorts, won the very first Grammy for Video of…

I first discovered Richard Thompson's music a few years ago, shortly after my daughter was born, and had left my beloved Brooklyn - and my band, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. - for a new life with my family in Princeton, New Jersey.…

Chops: Intermediate Theory: Beginner Lesson overview: • Find out how repetitive licking can increase the drama and tension in your solos. • Develop a better understanding of the use of the pentatonic scale in different tones. • Impress…

Leslie West (Justin Borucki) LESLIE WEST (born LESLIE WEINSTEIN), the tall guitarist of fame…

When rock fans and critics rank the best guitar solos, they usually look to the more expensive tracks. You will see Jimi Hendrix there for "All Along the Watchtower"; David Gilmour's solo "Comfortably Numb" will arrive shortly…

Rock guitar legend Eddie Van Halen passed away on October 6 at the age of 65. Icon and Image / Getty Images Guitar god and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer member Eddie Van Halen died on Tuesday at the age of 65 after a long…

Eddie Van Halen, whose dazzling guitar playing - combining complex harmonics, innovative fingerings and ingenious devices that he patented for his instrument - made him the most influential guitarist of his generation and his band, Van…

Guitarist Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) started Rock Guitar Fundamentals, an online education program with a simple goal: to get guitars into the hands of as many people as possible and help them improve their playing. Nita…

Nita Strauss has announced an online guitar lessons program called Rock Guitar Fundamentals. As the name suggests, it takes a look at the fundamentals of guitar playing - all from a rock player's perspective. The course is divided into…

Guitarist Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) started Rock Guitar Fundamentals, an online education program with a simple goal: to get guitars into the hands of as many people as possible and help them improve their playing. Nita…

Los Angeles-born superstar guitarist, Nita Strauss, one of the world's most sought-after and respected musicians, has launched Rock Guitar Fundamentals - a 3-module online guitar education program suitable for learners of…

Nita Straussthe Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER group, launched "Rock Guitar Basics" - an online guitar teaching program in three modules suitable for learners of all levels. The course is available on…

Los Angeles-born superstar guitarist, Nita Strauss, one of the world's most sought-after and respected musicians, launched Rock guitar fundamentals—A three-module online guitar education program suitable for!-->!-->…

Orange has been an iconic name in guitar for over 50 years, but now the company is also pioneering e-learning for gamers. And you can sign up for his 2020 rock guitar lesson for free.The Orange Learn Online Foundation Rock Course is a fun…

Orange Amplification makes it a little easier for customers to get rock guitar lessons for themselves or their kids. The company, known for its long history in guitar and bass amplification, has announced that any customer who purchases an…

© Peter Pakvis / Redferns / Guardian Dick dale, the surf rock guitar pioneer who was best known for his 1962 hit "Misirlou", has died at the age of 81. He died on Saturday night, Dale bassist Sam Bolle confirmed to The Guardian. You know…

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…

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!-->!-->…

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…

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 and…

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 mutually…

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:-->…

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. "I always strive to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!-->!-->!-->…