10 New Heroes of Piano Rock
In Info - 11/01/11
Foxy Shazam are a Cincinatti based experimental/progressive rock band that sound like some unholy mix of the Misfits and Meatloaf. Guitars blast and then are occasionally quiet to make way for Sky White's virtuoso piano playing. They claim to...
Women Who Rock at The Rock and...
In Info - 06/22/11
The latest exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a groundbreaking and provocative new exhibit that illustrates the roles women have played in music, both in the past and present. The Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power...
How To Buy Your New Guitar
In Info - 04/26/11
When it's time to purchase a new guitar have you ever wondered that maybe there's some simple buying guide lines you should follow? Well read on and I'll lay them out for you. Ok, so you want to learn how to play the guitar, or you want your...
History of the Electric Guitar - Music Technology
Posted in Guitar - Sunday, April 22, 2012 @ 09:45 PM
The fame of the electric guitar started in the big band era when guitarists wanted to amplify their guitars to compete with the large brass sections in jazz orchestras. Earlier, electric guitars were mainly made up of empty acoustic bodies with electromagnetic pick ups attached, to convert the sound into electrical energy for amplifiers.