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A founding member of the Meters, whose ’60s instrumentals “Cissy Strut,” “Look-Ka Py Py,” and “Sophisticated Cissy” are bar-band standards to this day, the name George Porter sits alongside the greats
Ubiquitous to the point of being generic, it’s easy to forget that the Fender Twin was truly revolutionary. Dave Hunter examines one from the model’s first year of production, and it’s a sight to behold.
Brought to life in 1976, the B.C. Rich Mockingbird Standard Tremolo became a mainstay, its name inspired by circuitry that gave it many voices.
A fire survivor found in a pawnshop, Harry Branton’s ’46 Gibson Southern Jumbo now accompanies him on nearly every gig.
We talk new music with Jedd Hughes, Tommy Emmanuel, Lari Basilio, Jonas Reingold, Dudley Taft, Ally Venable, and Sean Chambers.
In “Fretprints,” Wolf Marshall describes how The Police, unlikely representatives of Britain’s punk scene, created the classic Reggatta de Blanc, while “Pop ’N Hiss” explores the intricate interplay employed in the first album by Quicksilver Messenger Service , and Dan Erlewine begins restoration of neglected ’64 Martin D12-20. In “Check This Action,” Dan Forte talks about folk artists who, for decades, have commanded a loyal following but never became household names.
In “Approved Gear,” we tell why the Enzo X, Fender American Vintage II ’65 Strat, Grez Grand Tour, and Xotic AC Booster are worth your attention.
Finally, to help freshen your playlists, we screen new music by the Doobie Brothers, Dave Mason, Jimmy Page/Black Crowes, Jedd Hughes, Tommy Emmanuel, Kenny Burrell, and more!
It’s all in the June issue!
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