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RANDY RHOADS Book Author: 'Furthering Himself Musically Was At The Top Of His Priority List'
Peter Lindblad of Powerline recently conducted an interview with Andrew Klein, co-author of the new book about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, simply entitled "Randy Rhoads". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Powerline: What is it that makes Randy Rhoads such a compelling character,...November 12, 2012
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JOE LYNN TURNER, TRACII GUNS, ROBIN MCAULEY To Take Part In 'Raiding The Rock Vault'
The history of rock 'n' roll will come to life like never before with "Raiding The Rock Vault". The spectacular show is set for Thursday, November 29 at the Mayan Theatre (1038 S Hill St.) in downtown Los Angeles, leading up to a nationwide tour in 2013. Narrated, sung and acted along with compellin...November 9, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Members Remember JIMI HENDRIX (Video)
DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott (vocals) and Phil Collen (guitar) recently spoke to CBS Local about Jimi Hendrix, the man who changed electric guitar and rock and roll forever. To mark what would have been Hendrix's 70th birthday, CBS Local is remembering the legendary musician's life and career throughou...November 9, 2012
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JIMI HENDRIX's Legendary 1969 Woodstock Performance To Receive Global Theatrical Release
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's birth, for the first time ever see Jimi Hendrix's unforgettable August 1969 Woodstock concert will be shown in select cinemas globally. This special-edition theatrical presentation has been carefully reassembled from the extensive archive of f...November 6, 2012
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JIMI HENDRIX To Be Celebrated At Bloomingdale's Stores This November
Lyric Culture, the music-inspired lifestyle brand driven by the lyrics of legendary musical artists, has announced the launch of its new Jimi Hendrix men's collection, exclusively at Bloomingdale's nationwide. With input from Experience Hendrix, LLC, the family-owned company whose mission is to pres...November 5, 2012
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SLASH Glad To Be Part Of A Band Once Again
Simon Rushworth of JournalLive.co.uk recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how he became interested in being a musician: Slash: “I took up the guitar because I liked the guitar. Plain and s...October 18, 2012
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Named Greatest Guitarist Of All Time In GUITAR WORLD Poll
According to The Pulse Of Radio, VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen has been named the greatest guitarist of all time in a new poll sponsored by Guitar World magazine. Almost half a million votes were cast in the survey, which was the first ever commissioned by Guitar World on this subject. The tou...October 16, 2012
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JOE STUMP: 'I'm Always Trying To Improve My Craft In All Areas'
Lisa Occhino of BerkleeGroove.com recently conducted an interview with metal guitar master Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) about his recently released ninth solo album, "Revenge Of The Shredlord". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. BerkleeGroove.com: How does the overall sound of...October 10, 2012
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RANDY RHOADS Birthday Tribute On 'Rockline' In December
Andrew Klein, co-author of the new book about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, simply entitled "Randy Rhoads", Randy's fiancée Jodi Raskin-Vigier and close friend Lori Hollen will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, December 5 at 8:30 p.m. PT...October 9, 2012
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Blues For Jimi
There are many reasons why last year's passing of Gary Moore is heartbreaking for both rock and blues music. His contributions to THIN LIZZY, Cozy Powell, Greg Lake and COLOSSEUM II are part of his rock music heritage, yet Moore is perhaps best known for his refined yet gritty blues work. There was...October 7, 2012
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's 'Relentless' Autobiography Due Next Year
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen is working on his autobiography. Described as "the only real and true story written by Malmsteen himself," "Relentless", will be released in early 2013. A trailer for the "Relentless" book can be seen below. As previously reported, Malmsteen has launched...October 1, 2012
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Launches Guitar Instructional Web Site
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has launched an instructional web site, RelentlessShred.com. If you become a member of the site, you will receive access to "exclusive, never-before-seen content," reads a message on the site. Want to learn to play guitar — and actually impress? Dying to...September 28, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT Members Perform At MARSHALL 50th-Anniversary Event
Global rock royalty from such bands as IRON MAIDEN, SLIPKNOT, WHITESNAKE, CHICKENFOOT, THE CULT, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DEEP PURPLE, JUDAS PRIEST, SLAYER and BLACK SABBATH took part in last night's (Saturday, September 22) Marshall 50th-anniversary event at Wembley Arena in London, England. The lumina...September 23, 2012
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GODSMACK, STAIND Members Pay Tribute To PANTERA In Dallas (Video)
GODSMACK paid tribute to Texas metal masters PANTERA by covering "This Love" from 1992's influential "Vulgar Display Of Power" CD during their September 16 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival performance at Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas, Texas. STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis took the stage to help w...September 22, 2012
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DUFF MCKAGAN To Tour With WALKING PAPERS
PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready and ex-GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER bass player Duff McKagan are working with WALKING PAPERS, a new Seattle band launched by former SCREAMING TREES drummer Barrett Martin and longtime Seattle musician Jeff Angell. McKagan plays bass on the band's entire debut d...September 19, 2012
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