Rock music is nothing if not loud. An old friend of mine recounts his first rock concert like it was the greatest night of his…
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Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton has arguably lived two lives. From the groundbreaking blues-rock innovation and extended guitar solos of his early work to the pop perfection of…
If you asked a toddler to draw an electric guitar, the shape would resemble that of the Fender Stratocaster. If it’s so synonymous with most…
Iconic guitar brand Fender has just showcased the 2019 Custom Shop collection in Sydney. It featured a host of Strats, Teles, Offsets, Precision and Jazz…
When many a young guitarist wishes to make their first foray beyond the amp and into the world of effects, they often reach for the…
In 1968 Eric Clapton was just 23 years old, but he was at the top of his game. Following his late ’60s ascension with The…
As society nervously shifted towards a new decade the times they were a changing. The counterculture was at it’s zenith, drugs were become more wildly…
Once upon a time MTV was a shining beacon of hope in the music industry. They provided an enterprise of ‘cool’, and weaponised a virtual…
Ever stopped in your tracks after hearing a familiar, everyday sound in one of your favourite songs? Well, you’re not alone.
We’re not talking about…
Last year, Zippo announced the sound trademark of its iconic windproof lighter. The Zippo lighter’s click is now officially one of the most recognised sounds…
Eric Clapton is playing a string of gigs in Europe and the UK at the moment. Kicking off his three night run at London’s Royal…
Bluesfest 2017 already has a pretty stellar working lineup. Buddy Guy, Patti Smith, The Lumineers and more currently occupy the ticket, however there’s always room…
Nobody will argue against the fact that a classical education produces shredders of the highest caliber. Encyclopaedic chord knowledge and proper technical instruction will never…
