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Motley Crue: Saints of Los Angeles Tab Book Review

Posted December 5, 2012 at 8:29 am | No comments

Following the release of their now classic debut album, Too Fast For Love, back in 1981, Motley Crue quickly rose in both worldwide popularity and rock and roll fame.

Posted in: Instructional Book Reviews, Music Industry Book Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Zoom Offers Revolutionary Stompbox-Style Multi-Effects Pedals

Zoom Offers Revolutionary Stompbox-Style Multi-Effects Pedals

Posted December 4, 2012 at 12:16 pm | No comments

The most advanced model to date in Zoom’s impressive line of pedals, the MS-100BT MultiStomp Guitar Pedal with Bluetooth combines the power and flexibility of a multi-effects pedal and amp modeler with Bluetooth technology in a single stompbox design for only $149.99.

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Henry Paul of The Outlaws – It’s About Pride

Posted December 4, 2012 at 12:05 pm | No comments

For The Outlaws, it’s always been about the music. During the last 40 years, the Southern Rock legends have celebrated triumphs, endured tragedies, and survived legal nightmares, yet still remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre.

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Rick Springfield Boasts Muscled Rock on For The End of the World

Rick Springfield Boasts Muscled Rock on For The End of the World

Posted December 4, 2012 at 8:09 am | No comments

Best known for the chart topping and award-winning “Jessie’s Girl”, power pop rocker Rick Springfield has returned to 2012 with a new album filled with dynamite, radio-ready tunes boasting some heavily musculed classic rock-influences.

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

Steel Guitarist, Johnny Farina, Talks About Sleep Walk, Les Paul, The Beatles, and Santo and Johnny (PART ONE)

Steel Guitarist, Johnny Farina, Talks About Sleep Walk, Les Paul, The Beatles, and Santo and Johnny (PART ONE)

Posted December 3, 2012 at 7:00 am | 4 comments

Some music diminishes over time and fades away as new sounds and trends emerge that capture new generations with faddish sound effects, speed or unheard of complexity. But, when I hear the 1959 Santo and Johnny Farina #1 hit instrumental, “Sleepwalk”, it always stops me in my tracks, and I listen.

Posted in: Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Legends Interviews, Uncategorized

Aerosmith Comes Back with Music From Another Dimension

Aerosmith Comes Back with Music From Another Dimension

Posted December 3, 2012 at 7:00 am | No comments

Aerosmith, whose aliases include The Bad Boys From Boston and America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band are back at it.

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

Steel Guitarist, Johnny Farina, Talks About Sleep Walk, Les Paul, The Beatles, and Santo and Johnny (PART TWO)

Steel Guitarist, Johnny Farina, Talks About Sleep Walk, Les Paul, The Beatles, and Santo and Johnny (PART TWO)

Posted December 3, 2012 at 7:00 am | One comment

In many respects, when The Beatles and the rest of the new groups that made up the British Invasion during the ’60s took over the air waves, the careers of the earlier top selling performers careened off the charts.

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Paul Gilbert Vibrato Album Review

Paul Gilbert Vibrato Album Review

Posted December 1, 2012 at 4:22 am | No comments

“Vibrato” is Paul Gilbert’s 12th studio release, fresh to our ears in 2012. With 11 varied songs, this album clocks in at 67 minutes and change. This eagerly-anticipated gift is a treasure trove of notes. It is sure to offer something intriguing or pleasant to all listeners, especially established Paul Gilbert fans who are listening for his latest musical adventure, or what goal he may be working towards currently.

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Guitarist Mark Kendall Talks about Elation, Great White and Hard To Say Goodbye

Guitarist Mark Kendall Talks about Elation, Great White and Hard To Say Goodbye

Posted November 29, 2012 at 10:44 am | One comment

Since 1977, Great White has been powerfully dominating the world with their own unique combination of glam metal and bluesy rock and roll. And today, it’s hard to tune into a good classic rock station nowadays without “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”. rocking out over the airwaves, and there’s a good reason for that.

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The Yardbirds Making Tracks 2DVD Tour Set  Available on December 11

The Yardbirds Making Tracks 2DVD Tour Set Available on December 11

Posted November 28, 2012 at 11:45 am | No comments

An integral part of the 60’s British Blues Boom, legendary rock pioneers The Yardbirds took standard 12-bar blues, doubled the tempo, kicked up the amps, and carved out the mold for modern hard rock.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized