Modern Blues Guitar Master Michael Burks Passes Away Enroute Home From European Tour
American Blues News is reporting the stragic news that Michael “Iron Man” Burks, the celebrated Arkansas blues master who’s attacking style was one of the most powerful in the industry, has passed. ..... [Read More]
 
Bananas Open Acoustic Jam - BananasMusic.com
Come down and try your new material in an acoustic environment. Play folk and bluegrass standards. Bring your charts... All ages & levels welcome! [Read More]
 
Jammin' With The Pros 4/18/12
Bring your Axe (all instruments welcome) and sign up* to jam with professional musicians from around the Bay Area. They'll even give you hints, tips, and techniques for improving your playing. Come on... [Read More]
 
Mick Jagger, B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Keb' Mo' To Play At White House Gig
Gibson.com is reporting that Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is following the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and Sir Paul McCartney this month by playing a gig for President Barack Obama and ..... [Read More]
 
Jammin' With The Pros - BananasMusic.com
Bring your Axe (all instruments welcome) and sign up* to jam with professional musicians from around the Bay Area. They'll even give you hints, tips, and techniques for improving your playing. Come on... [Read More]
 
MXL Microphones Day
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Find the right mic for the job! Get acquainted with MXL Microphones and find out which one is right for you. MXL Product Specialists will bring along their Listening Center to demonstrate what thes... [Read More]
 
Michael Schenker To Visit the 'Temple Of Rock' in July Featuring Performances By Slash, Myles Kennedy, Carmine Appice, Pete Way, Don Airey And Others
According to HMV Japan and Amazon Japan, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will release a new album titled "Temple Of Rock" on July 27 in Japan. The CD will reportedly feature guest appearances by... [Read More]
 
Original Alice Cooper Band To Perform UK Holographic Concert
Classic Rock magazine is reporting that Alice Cooper is to make history by appearing in 4D. This happens on Wednesday May 11 at Battersea Power Station. Dubbed The Jagermeister Ice Cold Event, it wil... [Read More]
 
Alice Cooper's 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' Pushed Back To 2012
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke to Aol's Noisecreep about "Welcome 2 My Nightmare", a sequel to his 1975 concept album "Welcome to My Nightmare" - his first "solo" release after the break-up of th... [Read More]
 
Still Mr. Nice Guy : An Archival Interview With Michael Bruce Of The Original Alice Cooper Group
I'm Eighteen,". "The Ballad Of Dwight Fry,"... "Under My Wheels,"... "Desperado,"..."School's Out,"... "Billion Dollar Babies,"... "No More Mr. Nice Guy." What do all these songs have in common, besid... [Read More]
 
Mick Jagger To Perform At Grammy Awards For The First Time; Stones Deny Tour Plans
Spinner.com is reporting that Mick Jagger will perform at this year's Grammy Awards for the first time in his 50-year career. The Rolling Stones frontman will appear alongside soul man Raphael Saadiq ... [Read More]
 
British Rock Legends Uriah Heep Sign With Frontiers Records For Release Of New Studio Album 'Into The Wild'
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of Uriah Heep, the legendary British Hard Rock band for the release of their 23rd studio album in April 2011. Following the completion of their 40... [Read More]
 
Chickenfoot Ready To Record Second Album
Classic Rock is reporting that Chickenfoot - Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani and Michael Anthony are to start recording their second album on January 29. The follow-up to the successful 2009 self-titled de... [Read More]
 
Michael Schenker Group, Jethro Tull, Black Country Communion Confirmed For High Voltage 2011
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles is reporting that following the exciting announcement that heavy metal legends Judas Priest will play their farewell festival performance as High Voltage headliners a... [Read More]
 
ANSIR Music Displays Angled-Neck Basses and Guitars
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Since the beginning of the musical instrument industry, guitars have been built on a horizontal plane. When you picked up your bass, you lifted it from its designed position to make it more comfortabl... [Read More]
 
Vintage Guitar Endorsee - Michael Spriggs
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John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., are proud to announce Michael Spriggs as their Vintage® guitar endorsee. [Read More]
 
Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Tom Morello, Robert Randolph Among Those Appearing On New Robbie Robertson Album
Where's Eric!, the Eric Clapton fansite is reporting that on April 5,2011, 429 Records will release 'How To Become Clairvoyant', former guitarist for The Band Robbie Robertson's first new album in ove... [Read More]
 
Sir Keef? London's Mayor Says Keith Richards Should Be Knighted
Spinner.com is reporting : What with striking Tube drivers and the like, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Boris Johnson, the tonsorially-challenged Mayor of London, had enough on his plate at the m... [Read More]
 
Mick Jagger Picks His Top 10 Classic Blues Songs
Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger has named his 10 favorite classic blues songs, as part of Rolling Stone magazine’s “Playlist” series, which features famous artists listing their top music in va... [Read More]
 
Alice Cooper Has Jimi Hendrix To Thank For Longtime Manager
According to Contactmusic.com, Alice Cooper owes Jimi Hendrix his career - because the guitar legend introduced the shock rocker to his longtime manager. The shock rock legend has been represented by... [Read More]