Which Deceased Irish Frontman is Getting His Own Biopic?
There’s an open casting call to find an actor to play the role.
Read more »Ritchie Blackmore to Release First New Rainbow Music in Two Decades
The new Rainbow line-up features vocalist Ronnie Romero.
Read more »Franz Ferdinand Reveal New Line-up Ahead of Summer Tour
They’ve recruited two new members to replace c-founder Nick McCarthy
Read more »This Week in Rock History, May 22 – May 28
Historically speaking, this week in rock music has been marked by a trove of memorable events. The Rolling Stones appeared on TV with one of their blues idols, David Bowie…
Read more »10 Classic-Era Funk Guitar Greats
Eschewing flashy solos—and showy lead work of any kind, really—funk guitar instead centers on rhythm and repetition, and subtly dexterous wrist action. Funk is all about the groove, as these…
Read more »Buckcherry Change Lineup: Keith Nelson Has Gone
The veteran Californian hard rock band have lost founding guitarist Keith Nelson and drummer Xavier Muriel, but have already announced replacement for forthcoming shows. There are no details as to…
Read more »How Many Songwriters Does it Take to Write a Hit?
New analysis of charting songs in 2016 shows the ever-increasing trend for multiple songwriters on big hits. Does it mean the days of the genuine “solo star” or even “band…
Read more »The Beatles’ White Album to Get New Mix for 50th Anniversary
<img src='https://images.gibson.com/Lifestyle/2017/beatles_white_ttt.jpg' alt='The Beatles’ White Album to Get New Mix for 50th Anniversary’ align=”left” border=”0″ />It will follow the new mix of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Read more »Guess Which Famous Guitarist Foregoes Effects Pedals
Responding to the question, “Why do you hardly ever use guitar pedals?” Richards replied: “I aim to get the sound that I want coming straight out of my amplifier. Aware…
Read more »Rival Sons Guitarist Praises Gibson Firebirds
Rival Sons’ Scott Holiday recently told Premier Guitar that he became intrigued with Firebirds after seeing people like Johnny Winter and Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera playing them.
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