Modern Guitars has recently interviewed acoustic whiz and Favored Nations artist Tommy Emmanuel. … [Read more...]
Van Halen Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Van Halen is one of 5 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2007. The inductees for this year will be honored on March 12, 2007. The other inductees include: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, R.E.M., The Ronettes, and Patti Smith. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen and Fender
The Winter 2007 NAMM show is this weekend, and there is always a lot of exciting guitar-related announcements. One of the most interesting announcements to come out of NAMM this year is the fact that Eddie Van Halen has signed with Fender and, according to MacWorld, Fender will be producing 300 EVH Frankenstein replica guitars, as well as a line of EVH amps and other EVH … [Read more...]
Guitar Player Magazine Interviews Page Hamilton
Guitar Player magazine has an interview with Page Hamilton in the December 2006 issue. Helmet was one of my favorite bands growing up, and it's nice to see that Page has re-formed Helmet. … [Read more...]
Guitars at the Grammys
The Grammy nominations have been released, and several notable guitarists have received nominations: Best Rock Album John Mayer Trio - Try! Best Rock Instrumental Peter Frampton - Black Hole Sun David Gilmour - Catsellorizon Joe Satriani - Super Colossal Best Pop Instrumental Album Larry Carlton - Fire Wire Peter Frampton - Fingerprints Best Country Instrumental … [Read more...]