The legends of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page tend to obscure subsequent contributors — but another guitarist earns high praise from the Yardbirds’ stalwart drummer, as well.
Keith Emerson initially contacted the Moog company, asking for a free one in exchange for an ELP endorsement. They had a stern reply.
Bev Bevan had been carrying the Move torch since 2004, when he reformed the group after the death of original vocalist Carl Wayne.
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As Queen begins its arduous preparations for a long-awaited U.S. tour (more on that in a moment) with Adam Lambert, guitarist Brian May has become introspective on things. You May Also Like: No related posts.
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Queen had its own guitar hero in Brian May. So, of course, did Yes. But then there came a moment when the twain actually met: During sessions for a song that owed no small debt, actually, to Led Zeppelin. You May Also Like: Steve Howe Praises Fellow Guitarist Steve Morse:Read More
John Oates is playing more lead guitar than ever on the most recent Hall and Oates tours. He explains why You May Also Like: John Oates on the thing he hates most about Hall and Oates: ‘Just be totally objective about it’
Most rock fans can recite Joe Walsh’s CV from memory: James Gang, the Eagles, solo artist. Maybe most important of all: Guitar god. But it wasn’t always thus. In fact, Walsh’s first instrument was not a guitar. Neither was his second. You May Also Like: Joe Walsh and the JamesRead More
These tapes were discovered more than 15 year ago when the company that provided flight cases for Yes came across a cache of unheard reels.
