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3 Doors Down’s Matt Roberts: Home, Home on the Road
By Adam St. James
From Super to Supreme, 3 Doors Down continues their killer ride to superstardom with Seventeen Days. I spoke with guitarist Matt Roberts just before the new album dropped. Get your dose here. It’s super, man.
“Kryptonite” was just the killer beginning. For the guys in 3 Doors Down, who first scored big in […]
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When in Doubt, Play I-IVThis quick lesson is an excerpt from my book “101 Guitar Tips: Stuff All The Pros Know And Use,” which I wrote for publisher Hal Leonard a few years back. The 88-page book itself contains tips on playing, music theory, gear, band advice, and the wisdom of many of the great stars I’ve interviewed over […]
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Guy Receives First “Great Performer of Illinois” Award at Chicago Tribute Concert New album Skin Deep released July 22 …
Guy receives one of his signature polka dot Stratocaster guitars from Fender’s Del Breckenfeld.
Photo by Paul Natkin
Guy’s latest album, Skin Deep, released only days after the Chicago tribute concert.
Image courtesy Zomba Label Group
Veteran blues guitar master Jimmie Vaughan headlined a free tribute concert honoring Chicago blues living legend […]
Guitar Industry News
Best Buy To Open 75-85 Stores In 2008
Existing as a “store within a store” Best Buy musical instrument locations will feature trained musical instrument specialists. In addition to retail sales, Best Buy musical instrument stores will offer group and individual guitar lessons.
“Whether they’re just learning to play, or have been playing for years, customers can trust the knowledge and expertise of our […]
Reviews
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Review From Ign.com
Marginally more necessary than Revolution X.
by Erik Brudvig
June 29, 2008 - While playing Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, one of Steven Tyler’s lyrics struck me as particularly relevant. The song “Dream On” begins, “Every time that I look in the mirror, all these lines on my face gettin’ clearer.” It’s a line that speaks of […]
