Mike Gordon on Phil Lesh: ‘There’s Never Been More Beautiful Bass Playing’
I thought Phil was the most unique part of the Grateful Dead. It didn’t surprise me that Bob Dylan said that in his book ...
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Electronics legend Roger Mayer on salvaging Bob Marley's guitars for the making of his hit album 'Exodus'
Roger Mayer is a legend. His innovations include the Octavia, a groundbreaking fuzz box that doubled signal frequencies, a ...
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"I decided that I was going to write a song with a lot of chords." Robby Krieger tells how he wrote a timeless hit with "Light My Fire"
Light My Fire” wasn’t the Doors’ first single — that honor went to “Break on Through (To the Other Side).” It was actually ...
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Learn Travis picking, harp harmonics and 8 other techniques that make Tommy Emmanuel an acoustic tour de force
If that’s indeed the case, Australian acoustic guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel certainly has a lot more than that under his ...
“He was one of the weirdest bass players in the history of rock”: 5 basslines that capture the genius of The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh
Bassist Phil Lesh, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed away recently at the age of 84. Phil was one of the ...
Suzi Quatro Paved The Way For Women In Rock & Roll – And She’s Still Rockin’ Today
Quatro’s decision to leave her sisters’ band and become an artist in her own right, came along after British producer, Mickie ...
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“It’s a famous riff, and I have to admit, it’s hard to play. You have to be a real guitarist to do it well." How Andy Summers made a massive Police hit using a hand ...
For me it’s the best of the Police,” guitarist Andy Summers says. “There are a lot of other great tracks, but I’ve always ...
Queensryche's Origins tour stops in San Antonio on Sunday
Like a lot of young kids, Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton grew up playing sports. Then he dropped the ball. “I was a jock,” he said via Zoom. “I played baseball and football in high school. Then ...
Trevor Bolder speaks out on his storied history with David Bowie
Born on June 9,1950, in Hull, England, Bolder heard the sounds of skiffle, early rock, and the big band jazz of his ...
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Dee Murray was the centerpiece of the early Elton John band – and the last bassist to play onstage with John Lennon
W ith his enormous catalog of hit songs and even larger public persona, Elton John has kept audiences enthralled since he ...
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Mastering Simple Bass Lines: A Guide to Beginner Bass Tabs
Key Points to Remember; Mastering bass lines is essential for novice bass players to grasp. Learning and practicing bass ...
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How Phil Lesh Reimagined the Electric Bass
Phil Lesh grew up listening to classical and jazz music. Then he reimagined the electric bass and changed rock history. The ...