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Update on Guitarist Randy Rhoads Documentary

Nov 9th, 2009
by frets.
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From Blabbermouth.net 11/4/09:

Director Peter M. Margolis of Dakota Pictures is rapidly approaching the final stages of editing and post-production on “Randy Rhoads: Last Train Home” (working title), the long-awaited documentary film on the life of celebrated rock guitarist Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT). Margolis is reaching out to anyone who may have a candid photo of Rhoads to contribute to the film… (visit Blabbermouth.net for more details)

It’s good to hear that things are progressing.  There was some buzz earlier this summer when the movie trailer was released, and then subsequently pulled due to rights issues.  But anticipated release dates for the film have come and gone.  It’d be nice to see it open around his birthday (Dec 6), but I imagine the anniversary of his death (Mar 19) is more realistic.  Looking forward to this one.

Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads

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Stevie Ray Vaughan Tributes

Aug 27th, 2009
by frets.
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Stevie Ray Vaughan died 19 years ago today, on August 27, 1990. There are some nice Stevie Ray Vaughan tributes today: Drop-d, The Music’s Over, MOJO, Ash-EQ, even ScottYork.com got into the act. You can also read about the 89 concert I saw with Stevie Ray and Jeff Beck.

When I’m jamming with someone, “How about some SRV?” is one of my first questions. Listening to Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session has only fueled my passion for his guitar playing. What’s so amazing about this album is that it’s an informal jam session, complete with talking between and during the songs. It’s like you’re sitting there with Stevie and Albert while they jam. Musically, it is pure magic. Guitar Noize has a great review of the album, but just go buy it– it is fantastic.

Here’s a taste.

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PBS to feature Guitar Legend Les Paul

Aug 19th, 2009
by frets.
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Did this guy have fun or what?

PBS will air American Masters: Chasing Sound, on guitar legend Les Paul next week.  Local PBS stations control programming, so check your local listings for specifics.  Les died last week at 94.

PBS has a nice tribute to Les on their Web site.  The Les Paul American Masters special is also available on DVD.

My first electric guitar was a black and gold Les Paul Custom, and I sure wish I hadn’t sold it.  If I can dig up a picture of me playing it, I’ll post it.  It was a beauty.

Thank you, Les.  Rest in peace.

THE WIZARD OF WAUKESHA
By Dave Tianen
reprinted with permission from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

New York – For decades, arthritis has slowly devoured the talent in Les Paul’s hands.

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George Fullerton Dies at 86 — Guitar Innovator with Leo Fender

Jul 8th, 2009
by frets.
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George Fullerton (L) and Leo Fender (R)

George Fullerton (L) and Leo Fender (R)

George Fullerton died Saturday of congestive heart failure.  He was Leo Fender’s right-hand man for over 40 years, starting at the original Fender company in the 1940′s.  Together, their innovations made mass-production of guitars affordable; yet they never compromised quality.  Their contributions to the guitar world include some of the most popular instruments to this day: Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars, the Precision Bass, and the Jazz Bass. 

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Fingerstyle Guitar Tribute to Michael Jackson

Jun 30th, 2009
by frets.
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A good friend and musician once told me that great music can transfer to any instrumentation and still hold its own.  The first time I heard Tuck Andress play Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror, I knew what he was talking about.  Since then, I’ve heard many more MJ tunes arranged for solo guitar, and they invariably hold their own.  Here are a few fingerstyle arrangements of MJ songs I really enjoy (save one, Pete Huttlinger’s arrangement of I Want You Back, which I can’t find on YouTube).

Rest in peace, MJ.

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