Jimi Hendrix, Born Johnny Allen Hendrix on November 27th, 1942 in Seattle, Washington. He came from a family background that included slavery and racism and show business. His dad Al Hendrix came from Vancouver British Columbia, born on June 10th, 1919. Al’s father Bertram (Jimi’s Granddady), and Al’s mom, Nora (Jimi’s Grandmother) [...]
Monthly Archives: November 2008
Meet The Radiators, Feel Their Energy…
November 25, 2008 – 9:30 am
After reading my post about Little Feat RADZ Records General manager Jay Rosenberg contacted me to find out if I would be interested in writing a review of the latest album from the Radiators ‘Wild & Free’. I googled this band, and quickly agreed. Jay sent me the CD and I made a plan to [...]
Dave Mason and Leon Russell Kicked Ass..
November 24, 2008 – 4:20 pm
When you talk about guitar players, don’t forget Dave Mason. We had the distinct privilege of seeing Dave Mason and Leon Russell in concert Saturday night, the 22nd of November ‘08 at The Sunrise Theater in Fort Pierce, Fl. A terrific venue with about 2000 seats in a real cozy concert hall. It is a [...]
This is My Type of Music Therapy…
November 21, 2008 – 11:03 am
I gotta busy day, so this will be short. To put it simply, I need some music therapy this weekend. As I work on the big black Harley Davidson being reconstructed from the ground up, or fix some guitars, you can bet I’ll be listening to this type of music.
When I sit down to play [...]
The Power of Music Therapy and Your Mental Health
November 20, 2008 – 11:47 am
Music therapy is a real life form of treating and improving your health problems and falls under the category of guitarists health issues. It is not limited to guitarists only , read on…
What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is a proven treatment backed by extensive clinical testing using music to accomplish individual goals by a trained [...]
My ‘Experience’ Will Last a Lifetime
November 17, 2008 – 11:38 am
Mitch Mitchell, the legendary drummer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, died in his sleep on November 12th, 2008 of natural causes, US medical tests revealed.
Briton Mitchell, 61, whose fusion style allowed him and history’s greatest guitar player to feed off each other, was found early on Wednesday in his room at the Benson Hotel in [...]
Now I’m Really Pissed Off..
November 13, 2008 – 10:52 am
Well it happened again, another article stolen right from my website. No return links or credit given to the proper person, me. These thieves want you to believe they wrote the article. Don’t get me wrong, I’m honored that they like my writing. It is really easy to put a text link back to the [...]
Neil Young is Changing The World at 63 Years Old
November 12, 2008 – 12:18 pm
Without a doubt, Neil Young is one of the most important and influential rock composers and performers North America can claim. Time has proven this to be true. His signature nasal tone, guitar playing, highly personal and political lyric writing, and hippie cowboy stance have helped shape rock and roll as it has advanced from [...]
Rickie Lee Jones, Wonder Women at 54 years..
November 10, 2008 – 10:44 am
Just the mention Rickie Lee Jones, born born November 8, 1954, in Chicago, takes me back a way, remembering her as far back as the time she cracked the music scene in 1977. We simply fell in love with her voice and songs. She always seemed to have the best musicians in her bands. I [...]
Johnny Winter, Texas Lightening!
November 7, 2008 – 11:08 am
While Texas Blues was taking shape and a guitar player named Stevie Ray Vaughan was rising in fame and developing his own legacy, there is one Texas blues electric guitar player who seemingly dropped off the map.
Lets set the record straight, as far as electrified Texas blues is concerned a man named Johnny Dawson Winter [...]
The Original Texas Blues Guitar Player T-Bone Walker
November 6, 2008 – 11:21 am
Around the time electric guitars became affordable in the ’30’s and ’40’s it seemed that Jazz guitarists popped up everywhere, but the most prominent name to stand alone was Aaron Thibeaux Walker. T-Bone is a manipulation of his middle name. Born on May 26th 1910 in Linden Texas. Perhaps one of the most influential blues [...]
More Jimi Hendrix Guitars
November 5, 2008 – 11:02 am
Thank goodness for good friends. During a week when the Redskin’s lose and then we have an important election the next day, my brain a needed a boost. Well I opened my email and low and behold I had an email from Allan that stimulated my mind. He found these pictures and sent them to [...]
Got an Interest in PRS Guitars?
November 3, 2008 – 12:10 pm
More that a few guitar players were interested in my post on the New Releases from Paul Reed Smith Guitars. Asking, “what makes a Paul Reed Smith Guitar so special?” What are the main differences in models. What are the specifications of each model? I think these are valid questions. If you are in the [...]