Man, we keep losing legend. Steve Cropper, the “Colonel,” has gone home at 84, but if you’ve ever loved a simple, perfectly placed lick that cuts right to the heart, you know his sound is going to live forever. For me, like a lot of guys, I first got hooked
When word spread that Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley passed away last week, the rock world lost more than just a founding member of KISS. It lost the primary visual and sonic architect of 1970s hard rock guitar. I lost my first true guitar idol. For a generation of kids, Ace
WOW! This is blowing up the guitar community on social media. As of last Monday, it sure looks like G&L packed it in. No glossy statements, no farewell tour—just a whole lot of posts, texts, and “you seeing this?” messages ripping through forums and group chats. If you’re newer to
Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen a lot online about **Recording King shutting down**. Forum posts, YouTube videos, discussions among guitar and banjo players, and plenty of people asking whether it was really happening or if it was just another internet rumor. Unfortunately, this one appears to be real.
So, you’re itching to plug in and unleash your inner guitar hero? Fantastic! But hold your horses, aspiring shredder – the first step on your sonic journey is finding the right amp. The world of guitar amps can seem like a bewildering jungle of knobs and technical jargon, but don’t
For years, the Fender Champion series carved out a reputation as a go-to amplifier for guitarists of all levels, offering a wealth of tones and effects in a user-friendly package. While the original Champion 20 and 40 models are no longer in production, Fender has refined and reimagined this popular
Alright, buckle up, fellow Red Rocker and Van Halen fanatics! Let’s dive into Sammy Hagar’s “Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock.” I was looking for another good read and came across this one at my local bookstore. For those of us who were there from the beginning, cranking “Bad Reputation”
Picture this: it’s late, the amp’s humming softly, and I’m deep-diving into the endless rabbit hole of guitar scales. Last night, I was on a mission, cruising the web, hunting for a site that could really demystify scales for everyone – from those just starting out to us, well, seasoned
Alright. This one is for the Parrotheads and string-slingers, gather ’round the virtual tiki bar. Let’s talk about Ryan White’s “Jimmy Buffett: A Good Life All the Way.” Now, as a 63-year-old who’s strummed more Margaritaville chords than I care to admit (and let’s be honest, probably more than
Alright, listen up, y’all. If you were cruisin’ around Florida in the ’70s with a guitar in your lap and the AM radio cranked, you know the sound. That sweet blend of country twang and rock and roll swagger? Yeah, that’s the stuff. My wife actually turned me onto this
