Monthly Archives: April 2010
B.C. Rich Stealth Bass
Electric guitar lore from the 1980s almost invariably includes (sometimes snide) references to hair bands, pointy headstocks, black hardware, and so on. But many...
Swamp Rat – Swamp Rat
The cartoon rats on its cover are a humorous representation of the three guys in this band - Dan Cohen (guitar, banjo, vocals), James...
Larry McCray
“A lot of people...think all the same. So I try to take that element out. I don’t want to restrict myself in terms...
Eastwood Joey Leone Signature RBC
If you've paid attention to these pages in recent years, you're familiar with Mike Robinson's Eastwood retro-styled electric guitars, which, along with the company's...
Gibson EB-4L
The antennae of many guitar collectors/enthusiasts pop up when they encounter a Gibson-made instrument bearing a six-digit serial number with "Made In The USA"...
Joe Ely – Live Chicago 1987
Texas' rockin'est troubadour has a reputation for featuring great guitarists - from the late Jesse Taylor in his original lineup to Mitch Watkins (when...
Frank Carillo
Photos courtesy Frank Carillo.
Journeyman guitarist Frank Carillo has been plying his trade for decades, and along the way jammed with/for numerous legendary bands.
Born...
Fender G.E. Smith Telecaster
G.E. Smith is a guitarist, vintage-instrument authority, and holder of several past high-profile gig including 10 years as the bandleader on NBC's "Saturday Night...
Marshall Crenshaw – Jaggedland
All of the hats Crenshaw wears so well - singer, guitarist, composer, producer - come together in full force on "Right On Time," his...
Scott Gorham
Scott Gorham in the '70s. Photo: Denis O'Regan.
Thin Lizzy was formed in 1969 by bassist/frontman Phil Lynott and drummer Brian Downey. Guitarists Brian Robertson...