Columbus, OH

We have entered a new era for guitar in which top-quality tones are cheaper than ever before thanks to modelling tech, and once more Line 6 Helix positions it at the vanguard of the revolution. To call the Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 a guitar amp feels insufficient, a bit...

“All the main food groups of electric guitar tone… The sounds are stellar”: Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 review

MusicRadar

"When he died, I cried and I actually jumped into the ocean": Carlos Santana and more on bass legend Jaco Pastorius

Drummer players are musicians who perform on a drum kit or percussion instruments, providing rhythm and dynamic support in various musical genres. Their role involves coordinating multiple limbs to execute complex rhythms and patterns, creating a foundational beat that drives the music forward. Drummers use techniques such as drumming patterns, rudiments, and improvisation to contribute to the overall texture and energy of a performance. They may employ a range of dynamics, from soft brushwork to powerful drum hits, and often collaborate closely with other musicians to maintain the groove and structure of a piece. Drummers are essential for setting tempo, enhancing mood, and adding rhythmic depth to music.

15 Best Drummers of All Time

Gibson’s in-house history buffs – Mat Koehler and Jason Davidson – shine a light on the big ‘what ifs?’ and crucial turning points of the firm’s storied past. There are guitar companies as old as Gibson but few who have made such a breadth of classic instruments – from mandolins and archtops to iconic solidbody electrics, debonair jazz guitars and sweet-strumming acoustic guitars.

“If Slash had picked up a Strat, or stuck with his BC Rich, Gibson would have taken a different turn… Him playing a Les Paul changed the course of the company”: Behind the scenes of the most pivotal moments in Gibson’s history

Denver, CO

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Tuesday, August 6th

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

During his lifetime, Eddie Van Halen pioneered some of the most innovative approaches to the electric guitar with some boundary-bending techniques. From taking two-hand tapping to unprecedented heights, to harmonics and dive bombs, Van Halen’s expansive playing style is often heralded for its adventurous fretboard acrobatics. However, according to...

“That was the coolest thing about Eddie for me. That’s why nobody could ever touch him”: Slash explains why Eddie Van Halen was really a blues player at heart

Here at GW, we’ve been celebrating 70 years of the Fender Stratocaster by seeking out Strat-playing cover stars from over the years to talk about their association with Leo Fender’s iconic electric guitar design – and to talk about the Strats that have graced our cover. When...

“I had to step away from the pointy era. I chose the Strat because I like the way they look and the way they sound… everything about them is me”: Mick Mars on how he found his thrill with the Fender Stratocaster – and the 1954 unicorn that broke his heart

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Class, please turn your textbooks to page 17, where we have the January 1989 cover of Guitar World. You will note that the blues guitar great Robert Cray is on the cover, an excellent portrait courtesy of Jeff Katz, who really captures Cray's playful side. But what can you tell us about the Fender Stratocaster he is holding on the cover?

“The way the Strat just tore that amplifier up, it was different from anything I’d heard before”: Robert Cray on why he fell in love with the Fender Stratocaster – and how Buddy Guy’s younger brother started it all

American Songwriter

When Marty Robbins and his backing band entered their Nashville studio session on an unexpecting day in 1960, they likely weren’t expecting to run into any major recording hiccups—at the very least, they certainly couldn’t have anticipated a technical failure that later defined rock and roll. After...

How a Technical Failure on a Marty Robbins Country Track Helped Define Rock and Roll

It's not just Vai's chops and musical vocabulary that are unearthly, his wisdom too comes from a higher cosmic plane...

Jacob Collier says what Steve Vai taught him on guitar was bigger than technique

Chicago, IL

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Mayer was forced to alter his playing style after injuring the "team captain" of his fretting hand last week – and whatever he's been doing in the practice room has clearly worked wonders…. Last week, John Mayer revealed he’d been forced to alter his guitar playing going into Dead...

John Mayer plays a Telecaster, taps through a solo, and tackles some of Dead & Company’s final shows with only three fretting fingers following serious finger injury

Jimi Hendrix was a pioneering American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter who became one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Born in 1942 in Seattle, Washington, Hendrix’s innovative approach to the electric guitar and his groundbreaking performances redefined the possibilities of rock music. Hendrix gained fame...

10 Best Jimi Hendrix Songs of All Time

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

As the curtains of rock’s grand amphitheater draw open, some albums strike a chord that resonates through time more vividly than others. A concept album does more than just collect songs; it weaves them together into a narrative, a theme, or a unified expression of an artist’s vision. Below are eight concept albums that not only illustrate the storytelling power of music but also stand as towering achievements in the rock genre.

8 Overlooked Classic Rock Concept Albums That Will Blow Your Mind

M Henderson

Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

NewsBreak

\"The notes are quite resonant, and there is a depth of sound that belies its modest price tag and humble materials\": Yamaha C40II review

If you’re after a beginner classical guitar, there truly is no better option than the C40II. With its excellent setup, durability, affordability, and consistent tone, the...

"The notes are quite resonant, and there is a depth of sound that belies its modest price tag and humble materials": Yamaha C40II review

Comments / 0