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School of Rock (also called The School of Rock) is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, written by Mike White, and starring Jack Black. The main plot follows starving rock singer and guitarist, Dewey Finn (portrayed by Black), who is unanimously kicked out of his band and subsequently disguises himself as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After […]

David Jon Gilmour, CBE (born 6 March 1946) is an English musician and multi-instrumentalist, who is best known as the guitarist, and one of the lead singers and main songwriters of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. It is estimated that as of 2010, the group have sold over 250 million records worldwide,including 74.5 million units sold in the United States. […]

When it was launched in 1954, the Fender Stratocaster looked so far ahead of its time it could have fallen from a flying saucer. That futuristic design was thanks in part to Western swing guitarist, Bill Carson. Frustrated by what he regarded as shortcomings on the earlierTelecaster, Bill pestered Leo Fender to improve the guitar […]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3RYvO2X0Oo&feature=share I look at you all see the love there that’s sleeping While my guitar gently weeps I look at the floor and I see it need sweeping Still my guitar gently weeps I don’t know why nobody told you how to unfold you love I don’t know how someone controlled you they bought and […]

Stevie Ray Vaughan Stevie Ray Vaughan Stephen “Stevie” Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990) was an American guitarist, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Often referred to by his initials SRV, Vaughan is best known as a founding member and leader of Double Trouble. Together with drummer Chris Layton and bassist Tommy Shannon, they ignited the blues revival of the 1980s. With […]

Alan Murphy was an incredible guitarist who i had the pleasure of seeing play life demonstrating Fender Guitars…below are a few wiki facts and a brief insight into the genius that was was Alan Murphy. Alan Murphy From Wikipedia, Alan Murphy Born 18 November 1953 Origin Islington, London Died 19 October 1989 (aged 35) Genres […]

  Gibson.com: Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior Double Cut http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/ Billie-Joe-Armstrong-Les-Paul-Junior-Double-Cut.aspxBillie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior Double Cut The Les Paul Junior was first introduced in 1954 as a more affordable “student model,” the little sibling to the Les Paul model. Since that time it has become a no-nonsense favorite of countless punk […]