Browsing Year 2012

PRS Guitars Makes it Easier than Ever to Read Signature: PRS Guitars’ Official Magazine Goes Digital

PRS Guitars Makes it Easier than Ever to Read Signature: PRS Guitars’ Official Magazine Goes Digital

Posted October 17, 2012 at 12:50 pm | No comments

PRS Guitars announced the first ever digital edition of the prestigious Signature Magazine, the official magazine of Paul Reed Smith Guitars.

Posted in: Acoustic News, Guitar News, Industry News, Luthier News, Product News, Uncategorized

Foghat Channel Their Inner Blues Rock on Last Train Home

Foghat Channel Their Inner Blues Rock on Last Train Home

Posted October 17, 2012 at 12:32 am | One comment

Best known for their chart topping radio hits “Slow Ride” and “Fool For The City”, boogie rock masters Foghat, channel their inner blues rocker with their latest album, Last Train Home.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Reviews, Rock Reviews

Brad Whitford of Aerosmith Talks about Music From Another Dimension

Brad Whitford of Aerosmith Talks about Music From Another Dimension

Posted October 17, 2012 at 12:09 am | 7 comments

On November 6th, Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Brad Whitford (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass) and Joey Kramer (drums) of Aerosmith will release their long awaited CD, Music From Another Dimension.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Interviews, Legends Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

Monster: The Powerhouse Album Unleashed by KISS

Monster: The Powerhouse Album Unleashed by KISS

Posted October 15, 2012 at 2:08 pm | No comments

“Ladies and gentlemen! You wanted the best, you got the best! The hottest band on Earth, KISS!” That’s right, folks.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Considering the Altered Scale

Considering the Altered Scale

Posted October 15, 2012 at 9:38 am | No comments

As guitarists, we have all benefited from moveable chord shapes and scale patterns. The fact that a single scale pattern, for instance, will retain its structure over a completely new collection of notes by simply sliding up or down the fretboard can be extremely useful, as well as practical in numerous playing situations. In fact, many guitarists make use of a wide variety of such patterns while improvising melodies without even thinking about what notes they’re playing.

Posted in: Instruction News

Craig Goldy on Ronnie James Dio – He was the first and last of his kind!

Posted October 12, 2012 at 11:00 am | No comments

By: Robert Cavuoto It’s hard to believe it’s been over two years since the passing of Ronnie James Dio. It seems like yesterday when I saw him performing with Heaven and Hell at Radio City, and at the theater in Madison Square Garden. Ronnie will always be remembered as one of the greatest hard rock/heavy […]

Posted in: '80s Rock, Interviews, Legends Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

Checking Out the Motley Crue Greatest Hits Guitar Tab Book

Checking Out the Motley Crue Greatest Hits Guitar Tab Book

Posted October 12, 2012 at 10:24 am | No comments

When they released their debut album, Too Fast For Love, back in 1981, Mötley Crüe immediately took the airwaves by storm with their outrageous hair, screaming guitars, and glam metal anthems.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Instructional Book Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

The National Guitar Museum’s Traveling Road Show Lands in Richmond, Virginia (Oct 13 – Jan 4, 2013)

The National Guitar Museum’s Traveling Road Show Lands in Richmond, Virginia (Oct 13 – Jan 4, 2013)

Posted October 12, 2012 at 8:51 am | No comments

Last night, I made my way to the National Guitar Museum’s traveling exhibit newly stationed at The Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, and scheduled to be open to the public from Saturday, October 13 to January 1, 2013.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Music Industry Around the Globe, Uncategorized

Looking Back at George Harrison’s Living in the Material World

Looking Back at George Harrison’s Living in the Material World

Posted October 11, 2012 at 3:24 pm | No comments

Released in 1973, Living in the Material was George Harrison’s second solo album.

Posted in: Reviews, Rock Reviews, Singer Songwriter, Uncategorized

Paul Reed Smith Gives TEDx Talk: Play Your Cards

Paul Reed Smith Gives TEDx Talk: Play Your Cards

Posted October 11, 2012 at 11:11 am | No comments

Paul Reed Smith, the working founder and Managing General Partner of PRS Guitars, was one of twelve featured thought leaders for this year’s inaugural TEDx Chester River conference.

Posted in: Industry News, Luthier News, Product News, Uncategorized