Guitar Autographed by Dimebag Darrell and Damageplan Auctioned (January 17, 2005)
Radio station WBZX - 99.7 FM " The Blitz" - broadcasting from Columbus, Ohio, is hosting an auction for a Washburn "Dime V" guitar signed by all members of the group Damageplan, including the late Dimebag Darrell. Proceeds from the sale will be given to the families of Erin Halk and Nathan Bray, "...the 2 Columbus heroes that died that night trying to help others." More info.
Classical Guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima Releases "Frenesi" (January 16, 2005)
Brazilian guitarist, who first studied classical guitar with Andres Segovia, releases his 26th recording, "Frenesi". Read story.
Guitarist Stanley Jordan (January 13, 2005)
Background piece on Stanley Jordan, who developed his famous "touch" technique for playing the electric guitar, or sometimes "guitars", at the age of 15. Read story.
Going Bananas for Robin Trower (January 12, 2005)
by Rick Landers
 Robin Trower fans can now test drive Fender’s new Robin Trower Signature Series Stratocasters at select Fender dealers. Modern Guitars Magazine recently spoke with Alan Rosen, General Manager for one of the top guitar shops in the San Francisco Bay area, "Bananas-At-Large", about the new limited edition tribute Robin Trower Stratocasters, the Trower Signature Series, and the very special "single edition" Paul Olsen Custom Art Series Stratocasters that will soon be available exclusively from from Bananas-At-Large. Nobody really remembers why the... [read article]
Police Search for Richie Blackmore Impersonator (January 11, 2005)
A man impersonating guitarist Richie Blackmore has been making personal appearances and selling autographs in Southampton, England. Read story.
Update: Guitarist Jonny Lang (January 07, 2005)
Lang, now 23, married, and living in Los Angeles, is on the road. Good, brief, background piece. Read story.
Gibson Les Paul Signed by Slash to be Auctioned (January 07, 2005)
Slash (Guns 'n' Roses, Velvet Revolver) has donated an autographed Gibson Les Paul to be auctioned to raise money for a tsunami relief fund. More info. Direct link to the eBay auction.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Announces Initial 2005 Tour Dates (December 30, 2004)
Included is a free admission performance at Beaver Creek, Colorado (Talons Fest), one date in NYC, and others in California. More information.
Joe Satriani (December 27, 2004)
Satriani talks about his career and new CD, "Is There Love in Space?". Read story.
Jose Feliciano (December 27, 2004)
Excellent background piece. Read story.
Chicago Blues Guitarist Son Seals Dies at Age 62 (December 27, 2004)
NPR remembers blues performer Son Seals. Listen to broadcast.
Frank Zappa Biography (December 26, 2004)
A review of the Frank Zappa biography by British journalist Barry Miles. Read review.
CREAM Reunion: Eric Clapton Makes It Official (December 18, 2004)
Eric Clapton made the announcement on BBC Radio 2, the Johnnie Walker Show, that CREAM will reunite for four shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London sometime in 2005. Read story.
Playing Tip from Sir Paul McCartney: Fake Nails (December 17, 2004)
McCartney gleaned the idea from his wife, Heather Mills-McCartney, who suggested he try wearing fake nails after McCartney complained of the damage done to his fingernails from playing. Read story.
Buddy Guy to be Inducted in the 2005 Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame (December 14, 2004)
Guy will be inducted at the 20th Annual Induction Ceremony to take place on March 14th in NYC. Read press release.
Dean Guitars Still Hopes to Produce Dimebag Darrell Signature Model (December 14, 2004)
According to Elliott Rubinson, CEO of Armadillo Enterprises Inc., the parent company of Dean Guitars, the guitar manufacturer hopes to secure the cooperation of Dimebag Darrell's estate and proceed with the production of Dimebag Darrell signature models. Read story.
New Steve Vai Album to Be Released February 22, 2005 (December 14, 2004)
Vai's latest album, "Real Illusions: Reflections", is scheduled for release through Epic Records on February 22, 2005. Vai also received a recent Best Rock Instrumental Grammy nomination for "Whispering a Prayer", a track on "G3: Rockin' in the Free World", also from Epic Records. More info.
10 Things You Might Not Know about B.B. King (December 14, 2004)
His first name is Riley. He has received five honorary doctorate degrees. Read story for more.
Win a Gibson SG Signed by Angus Young (December 10, 2004)
Gibson, MSN and Epic Records will give away a Gibson Angus Young Signature Model SG. Enter to win.
Uncovered: Billy Morrison on Guitars, Doheny, Camp Freddy and More (December 09, 2004)
 by Rick Landers
Guitarist, songwriter and budding videographer, Billy Morrison, whose time with The Cult in the late 90s brought him to the attention of the international guitar community, talks about his journey through the music scene, guitars, and two current projects: Doheny and Camp Freddy. Plus - don't miss the two full-length mp3 downloads at the end of the interview, "Watching It All Burn" by Doheny and "20th Century Boy" from Camp Freddy! [read article]
"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott Killed by Gunman (December 09, 2004)
Gunman Nathan Gale (25) shot and killed Abbott, better known by his stage name, "Dimebag Darrell" as Abbott was performing with his band, Damageplan, at a club in Colombus, Ohio. Gale was in turn shot and killed by police during the incident. Read story. Reuters coverage.
Pepé Music Releases 1977 Tracks with Prince on Guitar (December 08, 2004)
Pepé Music, Inc., has released a CD by 94 East that features two tracks ("10:15" and "Fortune Teller") recorded in 1977 with Prince on guitar - Prince's earliest professional recordings.
Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society Sign with Artemis Records (December 08, 2004)
Artemis records has announced the signing of Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society and plans to release the group's next album, "Mafia" on March 8, 2005.
Experience Hendrix to Release Abundance of Jimi Hendrix Recordings (December 06, 2004)
According to the Belfast Telegraph, the company that administers the estate of Jimi Hendrix, Experience Hendrix, will release "hours" of previously unheard, unreleased, performances by Hendrix - enough material for regular releases over the next ten years, including several hours of concert film. Read story.
John Mayer to Perform at Charity Auction (December 03, 2004)
A charity auction to help raise money for Musicians On Call will be held on January 31, 2005, at Sotheby's auction house in NYC. John Mayer will perform an acoustic guitar set. The auction will feature guitars authographed by the likes of Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, and others.
CREAM Reunion (December 03, 2004)
There is hope. The rumor of a CREAM reunion concert, and possibly a concert series, has been upgraded to "strong" status. Read story.
Classical Guitarist Berta Rojas to Hold Free Master Class (December 02, 2004)
Paraguayan classical guitarist Berta Rojas will offer a free master class on December 8, 2004, on the campus of the University of Ottawa, Canada. Read story.
Austin's Red Eyed Fly to Present Dick Dale (December 01, 2004)
The King of the Surf Guitar will appear at Austin's Red Eyed Fly on December 16. Read story.
Want to Play Jimi Hendrix's Gibson Flying V Guitar? (December 01, 2004)
More to the point - want a photograph of you playing the million dollar Gibson Flying V owned and used by Jimi Hendrix? You can. The London Hard Rock Café and the London Rock Legends and Beatles Sites tour company have joined forces to offer the public a rare opportunity to visit the Hard Rock Café's memorabilia vault, eyeball the goodies, and be photographed playing the Hendrix guitar or another celebrity instrument that lies in Café's vault. Cost? £10 per person for groups of 10 or more. Read story.
Jimi Hendrix: Influences and Speculation (November 30, 2004)
Adam Williams examines the many sources that influenced the music of Jimi Hendrix and speculates how the icon's music might have evolved if he were alive today. Read story.
Hank Marvin Signature Series Burns Anniversary Guitar (November 25, 2004)
Burns Guitars of London has created the Hank Marvin Signature Series Anniversary Guitar 1964-2004. Over 500 have been delivered so far and orders are still being taken for delivery in January or February of 2005. More info.
Guitarist Leo Kottke to Play 25th Annual Concert (November 24, 2004)
Since 1984, Leo Kottke has performed at the St. Paul, Minnesota, Ordway Center on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. This year will be no exception. Excellent piece on Kottke from the Star Tribune. May require free subscription. Read story.
Avalon Guitars and Chris Tomlin Endorsement (November 24, 2004)
Chris Tomlin, who plays an Avalon S25 on his newest album, Arriving, has an endorsement arrangement with Irish guitar maker, Avalon Guitars. Read story.
Michael Schenker at NAMM with Dean Guitars (November 24, 2004)
According to Schenker's official website, he'll be at the upcoming January NAMM Show with Dean Guitars. Appears that Dean Guitars has offered to develop a Michael Schenker model.
NPR Dubs Kaki King, "Queen of the Acoustic Guitar" (November 22, 2004)
National Public Radio piece on acoustic guitarist Kaki KIng with new, untitled track by the artist. Read story.
Jimi Hendrix Owned Fender Mustang to Be Auctioned November 22 (November 21, 2004)
Bonhams & Butterfields auction house will offer a 1966 Fender Mustang owned by Jimi Hendrix and used on the albums Electric Ladyland and Axis: Bold As Love. Read story.
Hendrix Stratocaster Sells for $128,00 at Auction (November 21, 2004)
November 20 - the Cooper Owen auction house sold a Fender Stratocaster once owned by Jimi Hendrix for over $128,000 USD. Read story.
Megadeth's Final Tour (November 20, 2004)
21 years and 10 albums later, Megadeth frontman and guitarist Dave Mustaine takes the group on its final tour following the release of its last album, The System Has Failed. Read story.
Los Angeles Acoustic Guitar Quartet (November 20, 2004)
Excellent background article on LAGQ as the classical guitar quartet approaches its 25th anniversary. Read story.
Bob Dylan Exhibit: American Journey (November 20, 2004)
The Experience Music Project exhibit, Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966, opens to the public today in Seattle. Read story.
Christie's to Auction Beatles Gibson SG (November 19, 2004)
According to tvnz.co.nz, Christie's auction house will offer a Gibson SG owned and played by George Harrison and John Lennon in recording sessions. The auction will include other Beatles memorabilia and will be held at Christie's New York location. Read story.
Britain's Royal Ballet and Jimi Hendrix (November 17, 2004)
Choreographer Christopher Bruce has created a 30 minute ballet piece set to classic Jimi Hendrix songs. The music will be performed by an orchestra. The piece will be presented at London's Covent Garden. Read story.
Dimebag Darrell Returns to Dean Guitars (November 17, 2004)
Dean Guitars announced that Dimebag Darrell has returned with a new endorsement deal. More info.
Yngwie Malmsteen Strat Auction on eBay (November 15, 2004)
A 1996 Fender Stratocaster owned by Yngwie Malmsteen sold on eBay for $10,000 (USD). See auction.
Guitarist Aziz Zor Ur Rehman Ibrahim (November 15, 2004)
The online edition of India's national newspaper, The Hindu, presents a background story about Stone Roses guitarist Aziz Zor Ur Rehman Ibrahim. Read story.
Robin Trower Tribute Stratocaster (November 14, 2004)
Although not expected for public release by Fender (FMIC) until the upcoming Winter NAMM Show in January, guitar retailer Bananas At Large has a new Fender Custom Shop Robin Trower Tribute Stratocaster on display now. Specs: Arctic White, bullet truss rod, vintage hardware, '69 "U" shape neck, 7.25" radius, one piece maple neck, Custom '50s neck pickup, Custom '50s reverse wound/reverse polarity mid pick up, Tex Mex bridge pickup, white/black/white pickguard.
Hank Marvin & The Shadows: DVD/CD: "The Final Tour" (November 14, 2004)
Hank Marvin and the Shadows DVD/CD "Final Tour" will be in stores on November 16, 2004. Approximately 180 minutes of conert footage plus "The Final Tour Interview". Includes hits such as Apache (Intro), Riders in the Sky, Theme for Young Lovers, and 36 more. More info.
Seven Fender Stratocaster Models That Pay Tribute to Jimi Hendrix (November 13, 2004)
by Tom Watson
 Over the thirty-four years since his untimely death in 1970 at the age of twenty-seven, the music of Jimi Hendrix has inspired legions of budding guitarists around the world. Though known to have occasionally played other makes and models, Hendrix is most closely associated with the Fender Stratocaster... [read article]
"The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan", An Interview with Author Craig Hopkins (November 13, 2004)
by Rick Landers
 Craig Hopkins, author of The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan, has written a book to fill the appetites of all SRV fans. His book offers readers a comprehensive account of key milestones in SRV’s short, yet monumental music career... [read article]
Joe Perry Introduces New Hot Sauce (November 13, 2004)
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry unveiled the second offering in his line of hot sauces - Mango Peach Tango - a follow up to the original "Boneyard Brew". Perry's devoted to rocking your world one way or another. Read story.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Back on the Road (November 13, 2004)
On touring hiatus since 2001, Kenny Wayne Shepherd is back on the road promoting "The Place You're In", his new CD released last month. Read story.
Epiphone To Offer Paul McCartney Texans (November 12, 2004)
August 14, 1965. Paul McCartney performs "Yesterday" on the Ed Sullivan Show playing an Epiphone model FT-79N, better known as a "Texan". Epiphone now plans on offering three runs of Texans based upon McCartney's guitar: 40 hand-built Epiphone Texans built by Gibson in the U.S. under the supervision of McCartney, a further 250 that will mirror-image McCartney's (lefty guitars set up for right-handed players) and a third run of Texans (1,964) to be hand-crafted in Japan. More info.
Django Reinhardt Festival in New York (November 12, 2004)
French guitarist Dorado Schmitt will host two sets nightly during the Reinhardt tribute festival at Birdland held November 9-14. More info.
James Burton: Past, Present and Future (November 12, 2004)
Mike Chapple, writing for the Liverpool Daily Post, highlights the career of guitar legend, James Burton. Read story.
Sharon Isbin, Classical Guitar Pioneer (November 11, 2004)
Richard Dyer, staff writer for the Boston Globe, discusses the career of classical guitar pioneer, Sharon Isbin. Read story.
Classical Guitarist Manuel Barrueco (November 11, 2004)
Excellent background piece about classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco by Tim Smith writing for The Baltimore Sun. Read story.
Book Review: Django, The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend (November 11, 2004)
Book by Michael Dregni on the life and times of jazz great, Django Reinhardt. Review by Jonathan Bor published by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Requires free online subscription to Inquirer. A must read for Django fans. Read review.
Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD Available (November 11, 2004)
A two DVD set is now available documenting the highlights of the three day concert series that took place last summer at the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas, Texas. The DVD set contains over four hours of concert footage with special features such as behind-the-scenes footage, artist interviews, alternative angle viewing and more. SRP: $29.99. Read press release.
Malmsteen Auctions Stratocaster on eBay (November 08, 2004)
According to www.yngwie.org, Yngwie Malmsteen will auction a "vintage" Fender Stratocaster on eBay.
It's actually a 1996 Fender Stratocaster, not a vintage model (though setup to the same specifications as Malmsteen's 1972 "Duck/PLAY LOUD").
See the eBay auction.
Les Paul - Age 89 and Still Performing (November 08, 2004)
A story filed by the AP and picked up by the Miami Herald. Good read for all Les Paul fans. [ Read story.] [ See recent performance photo of Les Paul by Richard Drew for the Associated Press.]
2004 Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Auction: the Auction, the Burst Brothers, and Lee Dickson (November 07, 2004)
Text and images by Hugh Ochoa
 June 24, 2004. The television news crews parked outside of Christie's 49th Street Manhattan location are the first hint that a special event is about to take place. Understatement. What unfolds is the most significant auction of acoustic and electric guitars in history - the 2004 Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Auction... [read article]
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