Displaying items by tag: Guitar
ZANI's Video of The Week - Johnny Marr & Andy Rourke Reunited (Brazil April 2014)
One-half of The Smiths reunited on stage Sunday (April 2014) as bassist Andy Rourke joined Johnny Marr toward the end of his Lollapalooza Brazil set to perform their former band’s classic “How Soon Is Now?”
Why Playing Musical Instruments Is Good for You?
In these trying times, people are in the face of struggles and difficulties. The daily repetition of routines can be highly frustrating at some point, and it will be helpful if you consider trying something new to help you cope up and deal with the challenges in life.
Chris Dowling-The English Tom Petty -Remembered (7th January 1959 to 24th September 2020)
At the age of 12, Chris was fortunate enough to be taught to play the guitar by the legendary Marc Bolan from T Rex.
Tommy Tedesco (1930 – 1997): The Most Recorded Guitarist in the 20th Century
Thomas J. Tedesco was born in Niagara Falls, New York in 1930. He started playing guitar when he was 7 and became a professional musician before he was in his teens.
Forgotten Guitar Legend Freddie King (1934 – 1976) Remembered
Fred King was born in Gilmer, Texas in 1934 to Ella Mae King and J. T. Christian. Influenced by his mother and uncle, both proficient guitar players, Fred learned to play rural country blues when he was six. His early influences were Sam Lightnin Hopkins and jump blues saxophonist, Louis Jordan.
A Brief Biog of The Meters
The Meters were put together in 1965 when keyboard player Arthur 'Art' Neville (1937-2019) recruited George Porter, Jr. (bass guitar), Joseph (Zigaboo) Modeliste (drums) and Leo Nocentelli (guitar, vocals).
A Brief History of Skiffle
During the Depression, Jug music became a fashionable way to play traditional US folk and blues standards. Makeshift instruments including guitars made from a gallon can with a neck attached and strings or alternatively homemade banjos with a tanned hide stretched across a hoop and a fretted neck added with four strings were played.
A Short History of Elizabeth Cotten
Jimi Hendrix Documentary
Jimi Hendrix will satisfy those looking for insights and heartfelt testimonials from family, friends, music industry royalty, and fellow musicians.
The Life and Times of Steve Marriott
"The Life and Times of Steve Marriott" is a compelling documentary about one of rock's most dynamic, exciting, and sadly; unsung heroes of rock and roll. Showcasing revelatory interviews with Humble Pie's Peter Frampton, Jerry Shirley, and Greg Ridley, the Black Crowes's Chris Robinson,