Rolling Stones Concert Poster by Harry Rossitt A Rolling Stones gig on Halloween, how scary fun would that be? This 1994 Voodoo Lounge Tour poster announcing 4 nights at the Oakland Stadium is a Harry Rossit original. Works by Rossitt are being sought after more …
Les Paul Classic Seven String When we heard about the Les Paul Classic 7 String guitar, it made us think of men’s razor commercials. You know the ones announcing yet another blade giving a guy a baby’s ass for a face and enough sharp edges …
Roland TD-1K V-Drums
Roland introduces a seriously affordable entry level drum kit with the TD-1K.
If you’ve looked into electronic drums, you’ll know that Roland’s V-series is kick ass. Great sound, feel, quality and they can take that all important beating. And all the beats, rhythmic or wrong can be sent straight to your headphones. Continue reading A KIT FOR BEGINNERS. AND THEIR NEIGHBOURS.
David Redfern photo of a young McCartney Famed music photographer David Redfern died of cancer at the age of 78 on October 23, 2014. He had been battling the disease for 2 years. Most notably known as a jazz photographer, Redfern began his career in …
The American Deluxe Dimension Bass IV HH The new Fender Dimension Bass series comes from a quality pedigree. The Fender Precision Bass and Jazz Bass are both pillars of the rock ‘n’ roll rhythm section. The Precision Bass was the first electric bass to seriously shake …
Muscle Shoals Wild Horses Bill
This Muscle Shoals bill for a Rolling Stones session in 1969 is quite a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history. The Stones were putting together a masterpiece that was to become Sticky Fingers. Part of a 4 album run of incredible work that took them from Beggars Banquet to Exile on Main St. Easily one of the most prolific periods from a rock ‘n’ roll band ever. Continue reading HOW WILL YOU BE PAYING MR. JAGGER?
Gibson ES-Les Paul The ES-Les Paul is touted as the ultimate marriage between solid and semi. Personally we try to avoid getting into any romantic endeavors with a semi, but we’ll make an exception in this case. Crafted by the artisans at Gibson Memphis, the …
A Brief History of Seven Killings Now while the title may harken dreaded text books from your academic past…or present. This is fiction, and an epic thriller at that, set against a roots, rock, reggae backdrop. A Brief History of Seven Killings explores the attempted assassination …
Hurley and Fender present ‘Strat: 60 years of the Stratocaster’
Over the past 60 years, many a musician has claimed that a Stratocaster saved their life. At the very least, it helped more than a few of them get laid, which depending on the night could be considered a life saver. Here’s a cool idea that will have Starts put to an even nobler cause. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Stratocaster, Fender is teaming up with Hurley to raise cash for Waves for Water.
20 hand-painted, American Strats will be auctioned off on e-bay with 100% of the money going to the foundation. Waves for Water helps people in need around the world gain access to clean water. Props. Continue reading STRATOCASTER’S FOR CLEAN WATER
Ohio State Marching Band’s Tribute to classic rock The Ohio State Marching Band paid homage to rock ‘n’ roll during the half time of the Buckeyes vs Rutgers matchup Saturday. The bit ended with a guitar being smashed à la Pete Townshend. The Who’s founding …
The Clash at Bond’s International Casino Poster A concert poster announcing a show that’s sold out is a curious thing. And hype-that-shit-up 101. These architects of puck rock knew how to create a buzz along with pushing buttons. In this case, it also left behind …
’59 Fender Bassman Ltd.
Back in 1952, Fender introduced the Percison Bass Guitar. This bass went on to become a huge success along with it’s companion amplifier the Fender Bassman. As bands were formed, electric guitarists paid little attention to the suggestion in the amplifier’s name and plugged in their 6-strings. But like all amps of the day, this tube amp couldn’t always handle the power being asked of it resulting in distortion. Beautiful roll over Beethoven distortion. A key ingredient of the rock and roll sound was found thanks to this little tweed crate. Continue reading IT WAS ORIGINALLY MADE FOR A BASS, MAN.
Pearl Export EXX Back in 1985 someone at the Coca-Cola Company decided to change the formula of one of the world’s most popular soft drinks and replace it with something called New Coke. If you look up marketing bone-headed moves, you might find a …
Ltd. Ed. Slash “Rosso Corsa” Les Paul Standard Besides single handedly keeping the top hat relevant, Slash is a shining star of the Les Paul legacy. His signature “Rosso Corsa”, modeled after Les Paul AFD, has always been a favourite. Slash himself has also …
The Cymbal Guitar Pick
At first glance, guitar picks made out of cymbals may seem a little out there, not to mention totally awesome. But the very first picks dating as far back as the Egyptian empire, that’s pre-vinyl kids, were made out of stuff like turtoise shells, ivory and bones. So suddenly this puppy sounds quite practical, although no less awesome. The Cymbal Guitar Pick by Master Artisan Guitar Picks is a one of a kind tool of the rock gods created from a brass cymbal. No word if said cymbal was ever on tour with the Stones, but feel free to add your own embellishments.