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After nearly 52 years, the original Alice Cooper group is back with The Revenge of Alice Cooper, and it’s a blast of pure rock and roll. We speak to the legendary Michael Bruce and Dennis Dunaway.
A teenager when British lads were discovering American blues, Mick Ralphs grabbed a guitar and rode the crest of the mod movement, co-founding Mott the Hoople before forming what would become Bad Company. We pay homage to the guitar great who passed away June 23.
The ’60s guitar boom forged a connection between wannabe rock stars and oddball electrics made by an accordion manufacturer. Perhaps the foremost example is the Crucianelli Elite Model 40V.
Vox nearly met its downfall in the mid ’60s, thanks to the solid-state amps that resulted from a partnership with Thomas Organ. Their saving grace was being associated with the one act that could save it… for a bit. Read all about the V-1141 Super Beatle.
Custom orders can lure a potential endorser, and a popular player being seen with an instrument can be key to its commercial success. In 1936, an offhand remark prompted Gibson to woo Alvino Rey with two highly unusual instruments.
We talk new music with Robert Randolph, Gwenifer Raymond, Chris Tapp, Richard Bennett and Steve Dawson, and Larry McCray. We also recall the greatness of B.B King with Charlie Apicella, ask Bruce Forman about borrowing electric archtops along the way on his European tour, and revisit Guitar Shop magazine with its creator/editor, VG’s own Pete Prown.
In “Fretprints,” Wolf Marshall disects art rock and Brian May’s work on Queen’s A Night at the Opera. Dan Forte’s “Check This Action” spends quality time on the porch with Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo.
Jonesin’ to get your hands on a new axe? In “Approved Gear,” we offer the true lowdown on the Nobels CHO Mini Chorus, Eastwood Hooky VK PRO, Guild Surfliner Deluxe, and Martin HG-28.
Our “Hit List” review staff recommends new music by Alice Cooper, Danny Gatton & Funhouse, Robert Randolph, Jack Bruce, Joe Bonamassa, and others.
It’s all in the September issue!
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