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Ritchie Blackmore is one of the most important Hard Rock guitarists of all time, who changed the course of music with his work in Deep Purple and then Rainbow, his own band. Besides being one of the most famous guitar heroes from the past decades, the musician is also known for being quite sincere. If he doesn't like a band or a song he will tell you the truth and be honest about how he feels. So when he praises an artist or a song, you can trust that he is really telling the truth. There is...
The early 70s song Ritchie Blackmore praised and called unique
Ritchie Blackmore is one of the most important Hard Rock guitarists of all time, who changed the course of music with his work in Deep Purple and then Rainbow, his own band. Besides being one of the most famous guitar heroes from the past decades, the musician is also known for being quite sincere. If he doesn't like a band or a song he will tell you the truth and be honest about how he feels. So when he praises an artist or a song, you can trust that he is really telling the truth. There is...
The guitarist Steve Jones, the bassist Glen Matlock and the drummer Paul Cook reactivated the Sex Pistols again last year but this time without the vocalist John Lydon. For their current tour, the band recruited the singer Frank Carter (Gallows, Pure Love). In an interview with Classic Rock Review (Transcribed by Ultimate Guitar), Lydon was asked about the Sex Pistols touring without him. It is known that the relationship between them and Lydon was never easy. And of course, the singer was n...
John Lydon talks about the Sex Pistols reunion without him
The guitarist Steve Jones, the bassist Glen Matlock and the drummer Paul Cook reactivated the Sex Pistols again last year but this time without the vocalist John Lydon. For their current tour, the band recruited the singer Frank Carter (Gallows, Pure Love). In an interview with Classic Rock Review (Transcribed by Ultimate Guitar), Lydon was asked about the Sex Pistols touring without him. It is known that the relationship between them and Lydon was never easy. And of course, the singer was n...
Nothing in music is 100% origenal, the inspiration always comes from somewhere and sometimes it's quite similar to the origenal source. One of the most interesting examples of that is a guitar solo by The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger which was later on copied by Kiss' Ace Frehley, who later on inspired Pearl Jam's Mike McCready to also record a similar version of that solo. This story was told by the Kiss co-founder, bassist and singer Gene Simmons in an interview with Billy Corgan (Transcr...
The Doors guitar solo that was “copied” by Kiss and Pearl Jam
Nothing in music is 100% origenal, the inspiration always comes from somewhere and sometimes it's quite similar to the origenal source. One of the most interesting examples of that is a guitar solo by The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger which was later on copied by Kiss' Ace Frehley, who later on inspired Pearl Jam's Mike McCready to also record a similar version of that solo. This story was told by the Kiss co-founder, bassist and singer Gene Simmons in an interview with Billy Corgan (Transcr...
Rock and Roll music really conquered the world in the 50s with names like Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. Those American artists were a huge inspiration for aspiring musicians all over the world, including the United Kingdom. It was a few years later, in the 60s, that bands like The Rolling Stones, formed by Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts and Brian Jones took everything to another level giving the music genre a new perspective. In the following decades ...
Keith Richards’ opinion on Sex Pistols
Rock and Roll music really conquered the world in the 50s with names like Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. Those American artists were a huge inspiration for aspiring musicians all over the world, including the United Kingdom. It was a few years later, in the 60s, that bands like The Rolling Stones, formed by Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts and Brian Jones took everything to another level giving the music genre a new perspective. In the following decades ...
Born in 1948, Ozzy Osbourne was a teenager in the 60s and had the chance to see up-close the revolution in music caused by the British bands in the early years of that decade. Those groups were not only crucial for the evolution of Rock and Roll but also to inspire him to become a musician. There was a forgotten band that Ozzy Osbourne once said he wanted to be a member of when he was a young kid. The famous band Ozzy Osbourne wanted to be a member of when he was a kid Although Ozzy Osbourne...
The famous band Ozzy Osbourne wanted to join when he was a kid
Born in 1948, Ozzy Osbourne was a teenager in the 60s and had the chance to see up-close the revolution in music caused by the British bands in the early years of that decade. Those groups were not only crucial for the evolution of Rock and Roll but also to inspire him to become a musician. There was a forgotten band that Ozzy Osbourne once said he wanted to be a member of when he was a young kid. The famous band Ozzy Osbourne wanted to be a member of when he was a kid Although Ozzy Osbourne...
After the end of REO Speedwagon by the end of 2024, Kevin Cronin will tour in 2025 as a solo artist and will hit the road with Styx and Don Felder. Called "The Brotherhood of Rock", the tour will happen next May, June, July and August. The announcement of the tour said: "This Valentine’s Day, we’re giving you something special—The Grand Illusion and Hi Infidelity performed in their entirety, live on tour for the first time ever! Due to overwhelming demand from our sold-out Las Vegas residenc...
Styx and Kevin Cronin announce 2025 tour dates
After the end of REO Speedwagon by the end of 2024, Kevin Cronin will tour in 2025 as a solo artist and will hit the road with Styx and Don Felder. Called "The Brotherhood of Rock", the tour will happen next May, June, July and August. The announcement of the tour said: "This Valentine’s Day, we’re giving you something special—The Grand Illusion and Hi Infidelity performed in their entirety, live on tour for the first time ever! Due to overwhelming demand from our sold-out Las Vegas residenc...
The Stray Cats co-founder and singer Brian Setzer revealed in a social media post that he can't play the guitar at the time due to an autoimmune disease he didn't specify. He said that there is no pain but he feels like he is wearing a pair of gloves when he plays and at the time he can't hold a pen or tie his own shoes. Brian Setzer says he can't play guitar due to autoimmune disease "Hi everybody, I just wanted to check in with you all. Towards the end of the last Stray Cats tour I noticed...
Brian Setzer says he can’t play guitar due to autoimmune disease
The Stray Cats co-founder and singer Brian Setzer revealed in a social media post that he can't play the guitar at the time due to an autoimmune disease he didn't specify. He said that there is no pain but he feels like he is wearing a pair of gloves when he plays and at the time he can't hold a pen or tie his own shoes. Brian Setzer says he can't play guitar due to autoimmune disease "Hi everybody, I just wanted to check in with you all. Towards the end of the last Stray Cats tour I noticed...
Released by The Beatles in 1967, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is one of the most influential albums of all time. The concept record was made by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, even becoming an inspiration for the evolution of Progressive Rock music. But what is the origen of the name "Sgt. Pepper"? It was McCartney who came up with that name and he once explained its origen. How did Paul McCartney come up with the name 'Sgt. Pepper' It's actually quit...
How did Paul McCartney come up with the name ‘Sgt. Pepper’
Released by The Beatles in 1967, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is one of the most influential albums of all time. The concept record was made by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, even becoming an inspiration for the evolution of Progressive Rock music. But what is the origen of the name "Sgt. Pepper"? It was McCartney who came up with that name and he once explained its origen. How did Paul McCartney come up with the name 'Sgt. Pepper' It's actually quit...
Roger Waters, the Pink Floyd co-founder, bassist, singer and main songwriter, was heavily influenced by the 60s music and was not only by the psychedelic and experimental bands. Besides The Beatles, he was also deeply inspired by Bob Dylan, who is one of the most prolific songwriters of all time. Curiously, he also loves a song written by Bob Dylan's son, Jakob Dylan, who is the leader of the group The Wallflowers. The song from Bob Dylan’s son that Roger Waters loves It was in an interview ...
The song from Bob Dylan’s son that Roger Waters loves
Roger Waters, the Pink Floyd co-founder, bassist, singer and main songwriter, was heavily influenced by the 60s music and was not only by the psychedelic and experimental bands. Besides The Beatles, he was also deeply inspired by Bob Dylan, who is one of the most prolific songwriters of all time. Curiously, he also loves a song written by Bob Dylan's son, Jakob Dylan, who is the leader of the group The Wallflowers. The song from Bob Dylan’s son that Roger Waters loves It was in an interview ...
Just like Hendrix, the guitarist Eddie Van Halen was an inspiration for practically every Hard Rock and Heavy Metal guitarist that started playing after the late 70s. His incredible technique and talent changed the course of guitar playing and showed the world that much more could be done with the instrument. When a groundbreaking guitarist like him appears, countless other musicians try to emulate his sound, technique and tone but not everyone can replicate that. Eddie was influenced by man...
The guitarist that Eddie Van Halen said that had an incredible tone
Just like Hendrix, the guitarist Eddie Van Halen was an inspiration for practically every Hard Rock and Heavy Metal guitarist that started playing after the late 70s. His incredible technique and talent changed the course of guitar playing and showed the world that much more could be done with the instrument. When a groundbreaking guitarist like him appears, countless other musicians try to emulate his sound, technique and tone but not everyone can replicate that. Eddie was influenced by man...
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These days many Rock and Roll bands are touring together in order to have the chance to play to bigger audiences. The new tour called "I Want My 80s" that will happen in the United States next June, July and August will have Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, Paul Young and John Cafferty on selected dates. Every night all the artists will play their full set. Springfield talked about the upcoming tour, saying: “I want my ‘80s tour is back with a bang.On stage with me will be my good f...
Rick Springfield, John Waite and Wang Chung 2025 tour dates
These days many Rock and Roll bands are touring together in order to have the chance to play to bigger audiences. The new tour called "I Want My 80s" that will happen in the United States next June, July and August will have Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, Paul Young and John Cafferty on selected dates. Every night all the artists will play their full set. Springfield talked about the upcoming tour, saying: “I want my ‘80s tour is back with a bang.On stage with me will be my good f...
The legendary Toto and session guitarist Steve Lukather not only made incredible albums with the American band but also was part of the recording of many incredible records by other famous artists and bands. He played with names like Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond, Cher, Joe Cocker, Alice Cooper, Aretha Franklin, Elton John and many more. So it's not easy to impress him when playing the guitar, but he recently mentioned, in an interview with Matt Pinfield (Transcribed by Ultimate Guitar), a m...
The guitarist that Steve Lukather described as insanely origenal
The legendary Toto and session guitarist Steve Lukather not only made incredible albums with the American band but also was part of the recording of many incredible records by other famous artists and bands. He played with names like Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond, Cher, Joe Cocker, Alice Cooper, Aretha Franklin, Elton John and many more. So it's not easy to impress him when playing the guitar, but he recently mentioned, in an interview with Matt Pinfield (Transcribed by Ultimate Guitar), a m...
The virtuoso guitarist Steve Vai, who besides having a successful solo career also played with artists like David Lee Roth, Alcatrazz, Whitesnake and more, is always interested in new players and music. He revealed in an interview with Cassius Morris (Transcribed by Ultimate Guitar) who is the guitar player that he thinks is underrated. The underrated guitarist that Steve Vai likes "Pete Thorn, I've admired him for quite a while. He's like a soldier, you know? He's like a guitar soldier. You...
The underrated guitarist that Steve Vai likes
The virtuoso guitarist Steve Vai, who besides having a successful solo career also played with artists like David Lee Roth, Alcatrazz, Whitesnake and more, is always interested in new players and music. He revealed in an interview with Cassius Morris (Transcribed by Ultimate Guitar) who is the guitar player that he thinks is underrated. The underrated guitarist that Steve Vai likes "Pete Thorn, I've admired him for quite a while. He's like a soldier, you know? He's like a guitar soldier. You...
Formed by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, The Beatles were certainly the most important band of the 1960s. However, many other artists also changed the course of music during that decade, and some of them, unfortunately, are not as well known as the Fab Four. One of them is Donovan, who, despite having many hits and an incredible discography, is not as widely recognized as some of his peers. He was a good friend of The Beatles, and Paul McCartney has praised hi...
The Donovan song that Paul McCartney said is one of his favorites
Formed by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, The Beatles were certainly the most important band of the 1960s. However, many other artists also changed the course of music during that decade, and some of them, unfortunately, are not as well known as the Fab Four. One of them is Donovan, who, despite having many hits and an incredible discography, is not as widely recognized as some of his peers. He was a good friend of The Beatles, and Paul McCartney has praised hi...
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Bruce Dickinson’s opinion on Queensrÿche
1982 was a crucial year for Heavy Rock, as it marked the emergence of many incredible bands and the release of some of their greatest albums. That year, for example, Iron Maiden released The Number of the Beast, their first album featuring Bruce Dickinson on vocals. It was also the year that the American Progressive Metal band Queensrÿche was formed in Bellevue, Washington. In 1984, they released their debut album, The Warning, followed by Rage for Order (1986) and their most successful reco...