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GOD FORBID Guitarist DOC COYLE Featured In ETERNAL DESCENT Comic Book
GOD FORBID guitarist Doc Coyle appears alongside his bandmates in the second issue of the gothic comic book series Eternal Descent, slated for publication this fall. The issue features a storyline inspired by GOD FORBID's fourth studio album, "IV: Constitution of Treason", and will be available at c...June 14, 2009
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TED NUGENT: 'JIMI HENDRIX Got High And JIMI Is Dead. I Went Hunting And I'm Still TED'
Ted Nugent is a frequent visitor to the heartland during summer touring months. And this summer was no exception. The music legend and hunting advocate took Omaha by storm on Saturday, June 6. But it wasn't for a concert performance. The rocker was in town to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Te...June 11, 2009
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Footage From 'Experience Hendrix' Tour Posted Online
Video footage from the Spokane, Washington stop of last year's Experience Hendrix 2008 tribute tour has been posted at www.experiencehendrixtour.com. The two-song mini video featuring live performances of "Hear My Train A Comin'" and "Hey Joe" was recorded on November 5, 2008 at the INB Performing A...June 4, 2009
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'Ultimate Hendrix' Book Authors To Guest On 'Rockline'
The June 10 edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn will spotlight "Ultimate Hendrix", the new book by author John McDermott, bassist Billy Cox, and sound engineer and photographer Eddie Kramer. Fans are encouraged to speak with McDermott, Cox, and Kramer by c...June 3, 2009
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Former JIMI HENDRIX Bassist To Be Inducted Into The Musicians Hall Of Fame
According to the Associated Press, Billy Cox, who played bass for JIMI HENDRIX, is among the artists who will be inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville this fall. The latest inductees were announced Tuesday (June 2) by "Grand Ole Opry" star Steve Wariner and Felix Cavaliere of THE RAS...June 2, 2009
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Seattle's Hard Rock Café Now Set To Open In The Fall
According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, construction and permitting delays have pushed back the opening date of Seattle's Hard Rock Café into the fall. The new restaurant's rock 'n' roll collection will include items from Seattle musicians like JIMI HENDRIX, PEARL JAM, ALICE IN CHAINS, HEART an...May 31, 2009
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The World According To ZAKK WYLDE
Gibson.com recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On songwriting: Zakk: "I don't just write lyrics; I write about things that are real to me. Let me tell you something that was hysterical. I was working o...May 27, 2009
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'The Rough Guide To Jimi Hendrix' Due In June
"The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix" is a thorough reference book about the life and music of the greatest rock guitarist of all time. It covers all the key events throughout his metamorphosis; from a misfit youngster growing up in poverty to his rise to international stardom, and from his days as a st...May 27, 2009
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JOE STUMP, MICHAEL HARRIS Shredding In Dayton; Video Available
Metal guitar masters Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) and Michael Harris made a rare in-store appearance at Willis Music in Dayton, Ohio on May 23 2009. Video footage of their performance at the event can be viewed below. The next (and last) show featuring the two guitarists is this coming Satu...May 27, 2009
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NEW YORK DOLLS Guitarist On New Album: 'We Knew We'd Be Making An Eclectic Record'
Joe Matera of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with NEW YORK DOLLS guitarist Steve Conte. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: One thing that is noticeable on the new album is that while the STONES-y vibe still exists and has been a trademark of th...May 16, 2009
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ALICE COOPER, BARACK OBAMA To Appear At Arizona State University This Wednesday
Over the course of a legendary rock career that spans 40+ years, Alice Cooper has found himself on bills or shared appearances with some extraordinarily talented people. These include John Lennon, THE ROLLING STONES, LED ZEPPELIN, Grouch Marx, Jack Benny, Johnny Carson, Raquel Welch, Pelé, Salvador...May 11, 2009
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NEBULA To Release New Album In July
Los Angeles power trio NEBULA, whose cosmic cocktail of heavy riffs, electric blues and psychedelic space rock has earned the band international (and, dare we say, universal) acclaim, has returned to Tee Pee Records and will release its new album, "Heavy Psych", on July 7. NEBULA released its first...May 7, 2009
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Unveiling Guitars Signed By ANGUS YOUNG, JIMI HENDRIX
According to SunSentinel.com, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Florida will celebrate its fifth birthday by unveiling what it calls a "birthday gift" of five guitars, signed by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen and AC/DC's Angus Young. The Seminole Hard...May 7, 2009
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DEEP PURPLE's STEVE MORSE Helps Set New World Record For Largest Guitar Ensemble
On Friday, May 1, 2009, 6,346 guitar players joined together at the "Thanks Jimi Festival" in Poland to play the JIMI HENDRIX hit "Hey Joe", more than tripling the standing record for "Largest Guitar Ensemble" of 2,052 set last year in Concord, California. The event took place in the historic center...May 6, 2009
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CLIFF BURTON Remembered
Robert Souza of Castro Valley Forum reports: Castro Valley rock legend Cliff Burton was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Bay Area band METALLICA this month. Burton's father, Ray, accepted his son's honorary induction during ceremonies in Cleveland, Ohio on April 4....April 18, 2009
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