This is a collection of links I've found interesting over the past week or so. iPod Touch - The next generation iPods look awesome Queen guitarist Brian May awarded astrophysics doctorate - that's Dr. Brian May (via IG) Gibson's new ES-339 Guitar - A Les Paul sized semi-hollow from Gibson (via Electric Guitar Review) Led Zeppelin Announcement Expected Next Week - … [Read more...]
It’s the Song, Stupid
Many of us have heard of the KISS principle: "Keep it simple, stupid." It's an old principle that reminds us that simplicity should be our goal. In many ways, the KISS principle applies to music, but I would modify it to say "It's the song, stupid." For example, I was listening to some music the other day, and while the guitarist was playing great licks, there wasn't a whole … [Read more...]
Netflix
I've mentioned lala several times on this blog, and I've enjoyed trading CDs on lala. In the same vein, I thought I'd highlight another online service that I've really enjoyed over the past few years: Netflix. (Netflix is an online DVD rental service.) Although most people are aware that Netflix carries pretty much all of the recent movie releases, you may not be aware that … [Read more...]
Metal Helps Guitars
BusinessWeek Magazine recently featured an article about how the resurgence of heavy metal has helped some guitar makers. The article highlights several niche, unique guitar builders that make guitars typically used by heavy metal guitarists. The three guitar makers discussed are Halo Custom Guitars, Inc., Minarik Guitars, and B.C. Rich Guitars. The common thread among all … [Read more...]
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Last week, specifically August 27th, marked the 17th anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan's passing. Arguably, few other modern blues-rock guitarist have had the mainstream, and lasting, impact that Stevie Ray has had. Regretfully, I never had the chance to see Stevie Ray live, but, fortunately, he leaves a legacy of recordings and videos. Recently, IG over at IGBlog … [Read more...]