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Dua Lipa hints at Mick Jagger collaboration with studio photo
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Pop star Dua Lipa has seemingly teased a collaboration with The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger for her upcoming third studio album. READ MORE: Eric Clapton releases rare Japan-exclusive cut Losing Hand as single everywhere The singer, who is currently in the studio working on the follow-up to her 2020 hit … Continue reading Dua Lipa hints at Mick Jagger collaboration with studio photo
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Bob Dylan blames vertigo and COVID protocols for autopen fiasco: “Using a machine was an error in judgment”
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Bob Dylan has come forward following the outcry for his use of an autopen on 900 ‘signed’ copies of his new book and recent artwork prints. READ MORE: Olivia Harrison marks anniversary of George Harrison’s passing with poetry reading In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dylan explained that … Continue reading Bob Dylan blames vertigo and COVID protocols for autopen fiasco: “Using a machine was an error in judgment”
Zayn Malik covers Angel to commemorate Jimi Hendrix’s 80th birthday
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Zayn Malik has paid tribute to Jimi Hendrix after releasing a cover of Angel to celebrate the late guitarist’s 80th birthday. READ MORE: Olivia Harrison marks anniversary of George Harrison’s passing with poetry reading The cover was released today (25 November), using Hendrix’s original guitar part, with Malik’s new vocals … Continue reading Zayn Malik covers Angel to commemorate Jimi Hendrix’s 80th birthday
Olivia Harrison marks anniversary of George Harrison’s passing with poetry reading
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Olivia Harrison, the wife of the late George Harrison, is marking the anniversary of his passing with a poetry reading. READ MORE: Meet Abraxas, the duo marrying Latin rhythms with terrifically twangy guitar The tribute will be read from Came The Lightening, her book of 20 poems that she released … Continue reading Olivia Harrison marks anniversary of George Harrison’s passing with poetry reading
Drummer’s Review Xtra: Interviewed – Carter McLean
Drummer’s Review Carter McLean is an all-round musician. He plays guitar, piano, bass, and of course, drums, most regularly in the long-running Broadway hit musical, The Lion King. Following his fascinating performance at The UK Drum Show 2022, Carter shared some of his drumming experiences with Andy Hughes. Carter, you are known of course for … Continue reading Drummer’s Review Xtra: Interviewed – Carter McLean
Myles Kennedy says his PRS Telecaster helped shape new record: “It helped distinguish the sound”
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Myles Kennedy has once again addressed the Telecaster-shaped PRS he was spotted with earlier this year, discussing how the instrument was created. READ MORE: Alter Bridge on their lack of mainstream recognition, 15 years of Blackbird and why they need a gimmick Kennedy, who utilised the sound of vintage Telecasters for … Continue reading Myles Kennedy says his PRS Telecaster helped shape new record: “It helped distinguish the sound”
Polyphia’s Tim Henson addresses comments on his looks: “I’m kind of used to it at this point”
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Polyphia’s Tim Henson has addressed the negative comments he receives about his appearance in an interview with Herman Li. READ MORE: Dave Mustaine suggests Lars Ulrich wrote the intro riff for Master of Puppets In response to a discussion on the DragonForce guitarist’s ShredTalk YouTube show about the perception of … Continue reading Polyphia’s Tim Henson addresses comments on his looks: “I’m kind of used to it at this point”
How a revolutionary new amp got me playing guitar every day again
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Ad Feature with Positive Grid When I first picked up a guitar as a teenager, it never crossed my mind that there would ever be a moment where I’d put it down. You probably remember that feeling too, and in the ensuing years I did everything that I could to … Continue reading How a revolutionary new amp got me playing guitar every day again
Meet Abraxas, the duo marrying Latin rhythms with terrifically twangy guitar
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar If you’re in the UK right now, it’s probably miserable outside your window. It’s dark before 5 PM, and it’s probably drizzling. As we desperately pine over the sunshine, many of us are longing to be whisked away somewhere warm. So, what if we told you we know a band … Continue reading Meet Abraxas, the duo marrying Latin rhythms with terrifically twangy guitar
The Big Review: Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster – an offset reissue that makes no compromises
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar They don’t make ’em like they used to – and when it comes to Fender’s notoriously idiosyncratic offset-waist guitars, you might think that’s just as well. But for those who like things period-correct at all costs, this is the American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster. READ MORE: Cort KX508MS review – … Continue reading The Big Review: Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster – an offset reissue that makes no compromises
OBNE announces special Black Friday release, the BL-44 Variable Clock Reverse Effector
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Old Blood Noise Endeavors has revealed their Black Friday special release, the BL-44 Variable Clock Reverse Effector. READ MORE: The Guitar.com Awards 2022: Essential Award winner revealed OBNE’s Instagram post announcing the new pedal touts the device as featuring “clock sliders, low bit rate buffer playback, things playing backward (it’s … Continue reading OBNE announces special Black Friday release, the BL-44 Variable Clock Reverse Effector
Eric Clapton releases rare Japan-exclusive cut Losing Hand as single everywhere
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Fans of Eric Clapton can now listen to the rare cut Losing Hand after it was released as a single from his upcoming vinyl box set. READ MORE: John Frusciante on how Rick Rubin inspired him to ‘play less’ on the guitar The single, originally an exclusive track on the … Continue reading Eric Clapton releases rare Japan-exclusive cut Losing Hand as single everywhere
Latest News Items:
- Dua Lipa hints at Mick Jagger collaboration with studio photo
- Bob Dylan blames vertigo and COVID protocols for autopen fiasco: “Using a machine was an error in judgment”
- Zayn Malik covers Angel to commemorate Jimi Hendrix’s 80th birthday
- Olivia Harrison marks anniversary of George Harrison’s passing with poetry reading
- Drummer’s Review Xtra: Interviewed – Carter McLean
- Myles Kennedy says his PRS Telecaster helped shape new record: “It helped distinguish the sound”
- Polyphia’s Tim Henson addresses comments on his looks: “I’m kind of used to it at this point”
- How a revolutionary new amp got me playing guitar every day again
- Meet Abraxas, the duo marrying Latin rhythms with terrifically twangy guitar
- The Big Review: Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster – an offset reissue that makes no compromises
- OBNE announces special Black Friday release, the BL-44 Variable Clock Reverse Effector
- Eric Clapton releases rare Japan-exclusive cut Losing Hand as single everywhere
- Black Crowes guitarist jabs stage crasher in the neck with his guitar
- Brian May on the loss of Taylor Hawkins: “Of all people to be taken too young, he is the most sadly missed”
- John Frusciante on how Rick Rubin inspired him to ‘play less’ on the guitar
- Brian May says upcoming Star Fleet box set revives “one of the greatest things” Eddie Van Halen did
- Dave Mustaine suggests Lars Ulrich wrote the intro riff for Master of Puppets
- Gibson’s Cesar Gueikian is back with what could be a Epiphone version of the Mustaine V
- Elvis Presley’s ’68 Rosewood Telecaster prototype is up for sale
- Music industry reported to be less diverse than 2020
- American Music Awards apparently used the wrong picture of Ghost in its seating plan
- Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson has died aged 75
- The Genius Of… Dookie by Green Day
- Christone “Kingfish” Ingram plays Jimi Hendrix’s Red House on roof of rocker’s last-known house
- Lost audio recording of Led Zeppelin playing ‘Dazed and Confused’ live in 1969 unearthed
- Mesa/Boogie’s Badlander 25 is lightweight, and as heavy metal as Rectifiers go
- Publisher refunds buyers of $600 ‘hand-signed’ Bob Dylan book with replica signatures
- Zayn Malik rumoured to sing new version of Jimi Hendrix’s Angel in ’collab’ track
- Dunlop’s new signature wah pedal for Jerry Cantrell glows in the dark
- Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger praises James Hetfield, names him as his “rock god”
- Dave Mustaine discusses ongoing rift with Metallica: “I think the real talent in Metallica has always been around the guitar – everybody makes fun of the drums”
- Machine Gun Kelly says people have called him a “tourist” in the rock community: “They’re wrong – I’m a rocket man”
- Paul Reed Smith to those who believe tonewood doesn’t matter: “What a load of crap!”
- Cambridge Drums Returns To The UK Drum Show
- Amedia Vigor Rock Shiny Series Cymbals – Drummer’s Reveiw
- Carlsbro Launch CSD35M Digital Drum Kit
- Top Banana Drums Joins 2023 Drum Show Line-Up
- Listen: MGK’s guitarist Sophie Lloyd drops single Do Or Die from first studio album
- Lee Anderton talks finding viral success: “many music store owners saw the Internet as a fad or a nuisance they didn’t want to invest in”
- Bob Dylan nearly chose stage name of “Little Willie”
- The Doors release previously lost track Paris Blues
- Polyphia’s Tim Henson on being viewed as a composer: “The average music listener and enjoyer probably won’t give a shit about the things guitarists do.”
- Tom DeLonge, Jack White and more slam Elon Musk following Trump Twitter controversy
- Robert Fripp and Toyah Wilcox perform “Squeak” & Destroy rendition of Metallica classic for Sunday Lunch covers series
- Brian May reveals discussions for one last Queen + Adam Lambert tour
- Cause & Effects – What’s the best first guitar pedal to start off with?
- Peter Frampton’s final live performance closes with Beatles’ While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- Joe Bonamassa quits social media: “I fear I am gonna be provoked one day into saying something I might regret”
- The One and Only Minimoog Model D Returns
- Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters releases Comfortably Numb 2022
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