March 2004
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EARL SLICK
Zig Zag Back to the Top
Earl Slick landed a dream gig in ’74, playing with David Bowie on three monumental albums and tours....
February 2004
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ON THE ROAD TO ’59
Gibson‘s late-’70s/early-’80s Les Paul “Pre-Reissues” Despite going through a period of great strife, Gibson responded to player demand and produced...
January 2004
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PAT MARTINO
The jazz legend is a national treasure and inspiration to musicians and music lovers of all stripes. His career spans four decades, and...
December 2003
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LOS STRAITJACKETS
The instrumental quartet distinguishes itself with a two-guitar attack and eyecatching live show. Onstage, they mix humor with talent – and address the...
November 2003
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BRAD PAISLEY
Country‘s Newest Star Keeps Nashville Tele-Tuned
His new album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s country chart and he’s being called the next big traditionalist...
October 2003
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ALEX SKOLNICK
Jazz Box Paradox
The former lead guitarist for heavy metal thrashers Testament talks about his musical history, choice of instruments, and his 180-degree stylistic...
September 2003
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NEIL GIRALDO
Guitarist, Producer, Partner
The Cleveland native paid his dues on the Midwest circuit before nearly hitting the big time with Rick Derringer. Then came...
August 2003
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BRUCE HALL
A Quarter-Century with REO Speedwagon
We catch up with the Champaign native who, 25 years ago, jumped at the chance to play with with...
July 2003
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TOMMY SHAW
Styx strikes back!
An update as the veteran group (FYI, they’re a classic rock band!) heads into a summer tour in support of its...
June 2003
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CHIP TAYLOR
From the Troggs to Texas As a songwriter, his greatest success story is “Wild Thing,” one of the most covered songs of all...