Jennifer Batten could quite appropriately be dubbed the undisputed Queen of Shred, and one of the genre’s finest guitarists—male or female. The “shred” classification is, however, too limiting a moniker for a player of such exemplary technique, inspiring talent, and amazing versatility.
In light of the forthcoming European and North American dates from Def Leppard, guitarist Vivian Campbell felt it would be right to let the band’s supporters know that he is currently in recovery from cancer.
Boston area-based rock band The Singhs released its new album Science Fiction on June 4 through Redstar Entertainment [digital, CD and vinyl]. Featuring 12 original songs, Science Fiction was produced by legendary Grammy-winning music producer Tony Visconti
Guitars for Vets (G4V) is a non-profit organization providing guitar instruction and free acoustic guitars to injured military veterans and they have launched their “Artist Ambassador” coalition. Their first “Artist Ambassador” is Dick Wagner, who famously banded with co-lead guitarist Steve Hunter for Lou Reed and Alice Cooper.
The Thirstbusters, the pop/rock band who has jumped on to the music scene with thousands of fans, critical acclaim and a debut for their new single “Bad Bad Girl” on the series “90210”.
On November 9, 2010, Styx brought two of their most revered albums, 1977’s The Grand Illusion and 1978’sPieces Of Eight to the stage at the historic Orpheum Theater in Memphis, Tennessee. Eagle Rock Entertainment will release this concert,The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight Live, as a 2CD set on May 7, 2013.
DEVI [“Davey”] is a ‘70s-drenched rock band from Jersey City, led by Debra Devi, “a supersonic fret-burner who writes hauntingly memorable songs” [JamBase. She’s a Fender artist, and the first female guitarist to record for Guitar World’s “Lick of the Day” iPhone app.
Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons in partnership with Julien’s Auctions has announced an exclusive exhibition featuring a very rare Beatles guitar played by both John Lennon and George Harrison.
In the three years since The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie brought back some friends for the 25th Anniversary Tour in 2010, “Happy Together” has become one of the most successful summer tours in existence, constantly hitting the road and celebrating the music of the ’60s for thousands of “Happy” fans to enjoy across North America.
This Spring will see another chapter unfold in the life of Wings, the U.K. rock group formed by Paul McCartney after the break-up of The Beatles – and one of the most successful bands the UK has ever produced.
