Columbus, OH

For fear of taking the musical plunge, and despite his Guitar Institute of Technology pedigree, Probyn Gregory spent most of his adult life behind a desk – even after he’d scored the gig of a lifetime with Beach Boys architect Brian Wilson. “When I got the job with...

“I played the slide part of Layla with Eric Clapton… 15 minutes later I was back in the office making copies”: Brian Wilson guitarist Probyn Gregory on living an incredible double life, between desk job and rock star

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With the passing of Allman Brothers Band great Dickey Betts in April, at the age of 80, the rock world lost one of its greatest, and most idiosyncratic, guitar heroes.It was Betts who took the helm of the group following the tragic death of electric guitar dynamo Duane Allman in 1971, serving for years afterward as the band's sole guitarist.Though he did so with incredible creative and commercial success, leading the Allman Brothers in the wake of Duane Allman's passing took a heavy toll on Betts, emotionally and musically.Examining the tumultuous period for the band in his book, Brothers and...

Dickey Betts initially “hated” having to play Duane Allman's slide parts

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"I wrote it some days after receiving this wonderful Baritone Guitar from Bacci"

Matteo Mancuso pays tribute to Paul Gilbert on new song Paul Position

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Stellar rock and roll debuts are special moments in music history. But often, masterpiece first albums are never duplicated. Guns N’ Roses peaked with Appetite for Destruction. Weezer hasn’t returned to the emo bliss of the Blue Album. The Killers’ Hot Fuss remains their best. And the Sex Pistols broke up after Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols.

The 4 Best First Two-Album Runs in Rock History

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Eddie, along with his brother Alex, formed the band Van Halen, catapulting to fame with their electrifying performances and revolutionary sound. Eddie's groundbreaking guitar skills redefined the rock genre. 2 / 7. Van Halen. Debut Album 'Van Halen'(1978):. The self-titled debut album showcased Eddie's virtuoso guitar work, featuring the iconic...

Eddie Van Halen: What Was The Rockstar's Cause Of Death?

The era was saturated with pioneering musicians whose songs have stood the test of time, continuing to resonate with fans across generations. From the raw energy of rock anthems to intricate lyrical ballads, the year offered a diverse lineup of tracks that defined the rock genre for years to come. Below are ten classic rock songs from 1975 that remain as fresh and enjoyable today as they were the day they hit the airwaves.

10 Classic Rock Songs From 1975 That Have Aged Wonderfully

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

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Los Angeles, CA

“Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson” will be held on October 17 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. An impressive roster of all-star musicians will honor the late The Band co-founder including Trey Anastasio, Margo Price, Eric Clapton, Bob Weir and Warren Haynes. Ryan...

Robbie Robertson Tribute Concert To Feature Trey Anastasio, Eric Clapton, Bobby Weir & More

Classic tunes that have inspired countless covers over the years, serving as a continuous thread in the fabric of music history. From the melodies that shaped the rock ‘n’ roll scene to ballads that echoed in the hearts of many, here are the 11 most covered classic rock songs of all time.

11 Most Covered Classic Rock Songs of All Time

Here’s sending out Happy Birthday wishes to Linda Ronstadt, who was born 78 years ago today (July 15, 1946). Ronstadt first gained attention in the late 1960s as a member of folk-rock group The Stone Poneys before launching hugely successful solo career. From 1970 into the 2000s, Ronstadt released...

4 Memorable Guest Vocal Appearances by Linda Ronstadt, Including Songs From Neil Young and Paul Simon

ActressMelody Patterson, who died at only 66 in 2015, found fame as eagle-eye shootist Wrangler Jane on ABC TV's 1965-67 military-geared sitcom F Troop, which also starred Ken Berry, Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker.

A Look Back at the Famed Life and Tragic Death of TV's 'F Troop' Star Melody Patterson

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It's a music-industry open secret that virtually every live album to hit shelves has been overdubbed before release. The question, then, is not whether a live LP contains overdubs — but how many. Decades after the halcyon days of live albums, overdubbing remains a controversial topic. To some fans,...

10 Classic Live Albums That Were Overdubbed

Richland, MS

Elmore James was an influential American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, born on January 27, 1918, in Richland, Mississippi, and passed away on May 24, 1963. Known as the “King of Slide Guitar,” James is renowned for his pioneering use of slide guitar techniques, which have had a lasting impact on the blues genre and beyond.

10 Best Elmore James Songs of All Time

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

It may have relatively niche appeal outside of open G and Keith Richards die-hards, but the feel, sounds and that distinctive outline are all really rather special – it's a very vibe-y homage to its original designer. As we documented in our feature on Ted Newman Jones III, he...

“An open-tuned five-string guitar is unique and will clearly have niche appeal… but you just can’t help bashing out those classic Keith Richards riffs”: Newman 5 String review

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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“Peter Green is tasked with filling the shoes of Clapton, the man referred to as God”: Tracking the phenomenal guitar lineage of John Mayall in 12 essential releases

John Mayall was the linchpin figure behind much of the boom in British blues rock players in the 1960s. The likes of Eric Clapton, Peter Green,...

“Peter Green is tasked with filling the shoes of Clapton, the man referred to as God”: Tracking the phenomenal guitar lineage of John Mayall in 12 essential releases

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