gear talk Archives – Page 5 of 7

April 1, 2010

Warren DeMartini: Dangerous But Worth The Interview

Back in the ‘80s, Los Angeles band Ratt led the glam metal scene with catchy riff-filled songs that showcased some fantastic guitar playing. With over ...

Feature Stories, Keyboard Player FS

December 6, 2009

byScott Kahn

Richard Barbieri: Understated Keyboard Whiz and Sound Designer Paints a Sonic Tapestry for Porcupine Tree

Richard Barbieri first came to prominence in the music scene back in the mid ‘70s as a founding member of the British new wave band, ...

Band & Musician FS, Feature Stories

October 6, 2009

byMelanie Tolomeo Scott Kahn

Scheila Gonzalez: Jazz Musician Brings Beauty, Brains, and Formidable Musicianship to Zappa Plays Zappa

Remember high school or college band, when you casually switched instruments with someone across the room, squeaking out a few notes and then quickly scrambling ...

Feature Stories, Guitar Player FS

October 1, 2009

byScott Kahn

Dweezil Zappa: Guitars, Gear, and Learning to Play the Most Eccentric Music in Rock

To really “know” the music of Frank Zappa requires more than just a passing familiarity with a few comical singles released in the ‘80s. If ...

Feature Stories, Keyboard Player FS

June 6, 2009

byScott Kahn

Jordan Rudess: Modern Day Piano Virtuoso

A lengthy introduction is hardly needed for the man widely regarded as the most talented keyboard player alive. Jordan Rudess is best known to the ...

Band & Musician FS, Feature Stories, Keyboard Player FS

February 2, 2009

byScott Kahn

Simon Collins Delivers Brilliant Pop, Rock, and Prog

To a Generation of Listeners Who May Not Even Realize He’s Got A Famous Dad If you’re at all like us, your first reaction was ...

Feature Stories, Guitar Player FS

December 30, 2008

byScott Kahn

Tony MacAlpine: Playing Like a Demon on the Devil's Slingshot CD, Clinophobia

Tony MacAlpine’s name is widely recognized in the worlds of instrumental rock and fusion. For over twenty years, he has delivered numerous distinguished studio and ...

Band & Musician FS, Feature Stories, Guitar Player FS

January 30, 2008

byDerek Davodowich

Richard Kruspe and Emigrate: From Berlin to New York City

Rammstein guitar player spreads his musical wings on side band's first CD For fans of the world-renowned German rock band, Rammstein, guitarist Richard Kruspe is ...

Feature Stories, Keyboard Player FS

November 6, 2007

byScott Kahn

Jordan Rudess: Keyboard Wizardry on The Road Home

The latest solo release from keyboard wizard Jordan Rudess, The Road Home, is a progressive rock masterpiece that features Jordan and a collection of outstanding ...