Year: 2024

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Another Good Read – From Humble Beginnings to the Hall of Fame: “The Birth of Loud”

Fellow string stringers, four stringers, tone junkies, and anyone who’s ever felt the electric thrill of a power chord: Ian S. Port’s “The Birth of Loud” isn’t just a book; it’s a revelation. As someone who’s been wrestling with six strings for, ahem, a few decades (my first guitar was

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Another Good Read – Ace Frehley – No Regrets

Alright,  fretboard fanatics, and especially my fellow OLD SCHOOL KISS Army veterans, let’s talk Ace Frehley. Specifically, let’s talk about his autobiography, “No Regrets.” Now, I’m a guy of a certain age – let’s just say I remember exactly where I was when I first heard “Cold Gin” crackle out

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This Week’s Read – Slowhand – The Life & Music of Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton. We have all hear of him and heard his music. The name itself resonates with the raw power of a wailing Stratocaster, the soulful bend of a blues note, and the echoes of a career spanning decades. But behind the legendary guitarist lies a complex, often troubled individual.