Yes Announce 50th Anniversary Tour

Yes—with a lineup of Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison and Billy Sherwood—have announced a 50th anniversary tour that will take them through Europe next March.

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Queen Announce Extensive ‘News of the World’ Reissue

Queen have announced an extensive box set reissue of their album, ‘News of the World,’ in celebration of its 40th anniversary.

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“Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story” Gives Some Credit to the REAL Ziggy Stardust

** Full disclosure: Mick Ronson is one of the main reasons I started playing guitar seriously. He is a major influence on my attitude and creative muse, as well as…

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Walter Becker, Steely Dan Guitarist, Dies at 67

Walter Becker, longtime guitarist of classic rock titans Steely Dan, has died at the age of 67, according to a post on his website.

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GP Presents Mimi Fox and SF String Trio Sept 7 in Berkeley. Win Tickets!

San Francisco Bay Area jazz-guitar wunderkind Mimi Fox is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band — as well as San…

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Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils New Ball Family Reserve Limited Collection

Ernie Ball Music Man Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of their heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare…

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Vox Announces VX50 Amp Series, Continental Organ

Vox has unveiled two major new products today, the VX50 Amp Series and the Continental Organ.

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GP “Guitar Hero” 2005 Finalist Marcus Deml Shares a Solo Fest

Germany’s Marcus Deml was one of the ten finalists chosen for Guitar Player ‘s debut “Guitar Hero” (now, Guitar Superstar) competition in 2005, held at the Rock and Roll Hall…

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Review: Mitchell HD400 and TD 400 Electrics

It’s not often that a guitar manufacturer—at least one bearing models you’d want to check out and play—presents its “top of the line,” and those beauties cost less than $400…

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Steven Van Zandt on the ‘Five Crafts’ of Rock and Roll

Never mind that more people around the world might know the face and the voice from his acting performances in hit TV shows such as The Sopranos and Lilyhammer, rock…

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