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08.07.09For the aspiring performer: always be ready to playThis post is less of an article and more of a story. Last week there was a music festival in my area (Portland, Ore.) that featured indie bands from across the country including the amazing Blitzen Trapper. I was not at the festival myself but I know one of the people behind it and he passed this story on to me. Things were going smoothly up until the last day of the festival when a band failed to show up on time. Apparently, most of the band was ready to go at the scheduled time, but the bassist had disappeared. Postponing ...
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11.09.08Guitar smash of the week: Paul StanleyThis week's guitar smash is brought to you by KISS' very own guitarist, Paul Stanley. The Great Alive 35 Melbourne GP Outdoor Concert was capped off last year by Stanley taking his guitar to stage - literally. Apparently the crowd wanted an encore, but the band was too lazy so they just sent Stanley out to smash his guitar. KISS' Paul Stanley smashes his guitar
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09.17.08Who played the Gibson Les Paul[caption id="attachment_202" align="alignnone" width="225" caption="The Gibson Les Paul guitar"][/caption] The sweet sounding Mahogany, the tone sustaining Humbuckers - the Gibson Les Paul has been the guitar of choice for many rock stars. Here are a few of the big name artists that have preferred the Les Paul guitar. 1. Jimmy Page. One of the greatest guitarists of all time, Page played for The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, and even a solo gig. He uses a 1958 Les Paul Standard, a 1959 Les Paul Standard, a 1973 Les Paul Standard, a Goldtop Premium Les Paul and a 1991 Custom Shop Les Paul. Page also ...
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08.27.08Who played the Fender Stratocaster[caption id="attachment_192" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The 1960\'s model Fender Stratocaster guitar"][/caption]Who, exactly, has laid hands on a Fender Stratocaster in the rock-o-sphere? Here's a list of some of the most influential Strat players. 1. Dick Dale. Dale was one of the original players in "Strat pack," and also one of the very first owners of a Fender Stratocaster. Leo Fender gave Dale his strat in 1955, which he used to popularize surf rock. 2. Eric Clapton. A great guitarist and genuine asshole, Clapton grew up on Gibson guitars but transitioned to the Strat (which he nicknamed Brownie) in 1970. He has used nothing ...
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08.24.08Guitar smash of the week: Dave GrohlThis week's guitar destruction is brought to you by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters. The story goes that Grohl started playing the Foo Fighters' "But, Honestly" on stage. A few moments into the song, Grohl decides that he doesn't like his guitar's tone. So he smashes the hell out of it. Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl smashes his guitar
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08.16.08The top 5 most metal songs of all time[caption id="attachment_182" align="alignright" width="234" caption="Most metal guitarist"][/caption]Those who weren't afraid to raise some hell. The most metal of bands. They have invaded millions of minds with philosophies of death, blood, violence, sex, destruction and general loudness. Here is strumstrum's list of the five most metal songs ever made. At number 5, Slayer takes the title for the song Raining Blood. Truly one of the greatest thrash metal songs of all time, Raining Blood is absolute metal bad ass. Numero 4 on the list is AC/DC's Back in Black. A very recognizable song in rock n roll, there is no question of AC/DC's ...
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08.04.08Guitar Smash of the Week: Pete TownshendPete Townshend has been playing with The Who for over 40 years, 1 of which is rumored to have been in the womb. The Who is not one of my favorite bands, but they were certainly influential on the rock era, not to mention their amazing live performances. With out further ado, here is the first in our new weekly segment of guitar smashing! Pete Townshend smashes his guitar on stage
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