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Watch Robert Plant Look Back at the Rise of Led Zeppelin on AXS TV September 22 at 9PE

Watch Robert Plant Look Back at the Rise of Led Zeppelin on AXS TV September 22 at 9PE

Posted September 19, 2019 at 11:54 am | No comments

On this week’s episode of Brian Johnson: A Life on the Road, Legendary AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson takes an excursion to North Wales where he explores a ruined castle with rock god Robert Plant, chatting about the vocalist’s love of American Blues, the creation of Led Zeppelin, and Plant’s acclaimed solo career and award-winning collaborations.

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AXS TV The Big Interview 7th Season with Dan Rather and AC/DC Legend Brian Johnson Oct. 1 (8pE – ET/5 pP)

AXS TV The Big Interview 7th Season with Dan Rather and AC/DC Legend Brian Johnson Oct. 1 (8pE – ET/5 pP)

Posted August 28, 2019 at 12:21 pm | No comments

AXS TV highlights include appearances by power pop icons Cheap Trick (Oct. 8); legendary chart-toppers Chicago (Oct. 15); beloved heavy metal mainstay Bret Michaels (Oct. 22); the ‘Godfather of Shock Rock’ Alice Cooper (Oct. 29); Country music superstars Little Big Town (Nov. 5); celebrated sportscaster Bob Costas (Nov. 12); influential Talking Heads singer David Byrne (Nov. 19); folk rock heroes America (Nov. 26); Emmy-winning actor Bryan Cranston (Dec. 3); prog rock pioneer Yes’ Jon Anderson (Dec. 10); and Country music legends Alabama (Dec. 17).

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GWS Auctions Artifacts of Hollywood & Music: Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, James Dean on AUGUST 31, 2019! (Photo Gallery)

GWS Auctions Artifacts of Hollywood & Music: Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, James Dean on AUGUST 31, 2019! (Photo Gallery)

Posted July 25, 2019 at 10:26 am | No comments

GWS Auctions will offer a guitar which pays tribute to the “Man in Black” – Johnny Cash. “The Man In Black” guitar is a classic example of a historical artifact. The guitar is derived from Johnny and June Carter Cash’s 200 Caudill Drive, Hendersonville, Tennessee residence. The cedar gates from Cash’s estate have been repurposed in a living, breathing instrument

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PRS Guitars Opens New Dedicated Manufacturing Facility Overseas 

PRS Guitars Opens New Dedicated Manufacturing Facility Overseas 

Posted July 25, 2019 at 5:54 am | No comments

PRS Guitars is pleased to announce the opening of a new guitar manufacturing facility in Surabaya, Indonesia for their popular line of PRS SE Series instruments. The facility, which is part of the PT Cort campus, features custom-designed machinery and a dedicated staff of engineers and guitar builders who are solely focused on making PRS SE guitars.

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AC/DC Frontman Brian Johnson: Life on the Road US Debut AXS TV Sept 15

AC/DC Frontman Brian Johnson: Life on the Road US Debut AXS TV Sept 15

Posted July 10, 2019 at 9:28 am | No comments

Brian Johnson: A Life On The Road finds the rocker going above and abroad to catch up with a slate of fellow icons, hearing their priceless stories from their time on tour and taking viewers to the places that helped define their legendary careers. Season One kicks off on September 15 as Johnson visits with Sting in New York

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PRS Guitars and the Museum of Design Atlanta Team to Celebrate Wire & Wood Exhibit

PRS Guitars and the Museum of Design Atlanta Team to Celebrate Wire & Wood Exhibit

Posted July 1, 2019 at 3:44 pm | No comments

The new PRS Guitars exhibition, which profiles Smith and PRS Guitars’ unique guitar designs, explores the basics of design and construction, while also examining ways that musicians have used the instrument to shape their public images. The exhibition features a dozen iconic guitars and shares the stories of why they have become so well recognized.

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PRS Guitars Announces Private Stock Modern Eagle V Limited

PRS Guitars Announces Private Stock Modern Eagle V Limited

Posted June 25, 2019 at 1:28 pm | No comments

The PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle V Limited Edition celebrates the pursuit of tone with its innovative electronics package and the stunning craftsmanship of the PRS Private Stock team.

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Four Time Grammy Artist Paul Shaffer Plus One Premiering on Sunday (September 15th) on AXS TV

Four Time Grammy Artist Paul Shaffer Plus One Premiering on Sunday (September 15th) on AXS TV

Posted June 21, 2019 at 7:22 am | No comments

GRAMMY®-winning musician, composer, author and EMMY®-nominated television personality Paul Shaffer brings his popular SiriusXM® radio show to AXS TV, as the network presents the series premiere of Paul Shaffer Plus One. The weekly 30-minute program kicks off its eight-episode inaugural season on Sunday, September 15 at 8pE/5pP.

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PRS Guitars Announces the New SE Custom 24 Laurel Burl Limited Edition

PRS Guitars Announces the New SE Custom 24 Laurel Burl Limited Edition

Posted May 15, 2019 at 2:45 pm | No comments

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is proud to announce a new limited edition SE model: The PRS SE Custom 24 Laurel Burl. The PRS SE Custom 24 is the quintessential SE guitar, designed to faithfully reflect the PRS model that started it all. The SE Custom 24 Laurel Burl adds a distinctive new look while serving up classic PRS playability, reliability, and vibrant tone.

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Simply Irresistible – PRS Guitars Announces the New S2 Vela Semi-Hollow Guitar

Simply Irresistible – PRS Guitars Announces the New S2 Vela Semi-Hollow Guitar

Posted May 14, 2019 at 12:17 pm | No comments

PRS Guitars is pleased to announce the brand new S2 Vela Semi-Hollow electric guitar. Adding to the S2 Series offering of all-mahogany models, the S2 Vela Semi-Hollow is a vintage-inspired guitar with loads of personality and tonal textures.

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