Lead guitarists

Joni Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award at 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards

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Monday, December 9, 2019
Musicians, Guitarists, Lead guitarists, American people of German descent, TEC Awards, Gibson Les Paul, Slash, Pete Townshend, Joni Mitchell, Les Paul, Steve Vai, NAMM Show

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hailed as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century, inspired folk artist and pioneerJoni Mitchell will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hailed as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century, inspired folk artist and pioneerJoni Mitchell will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California.
  • "We are excited that Joni will be the recipient of the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award," says Michael Braunstein, Executive Director of The Les Paul Foundation.
  • We are thrilled that Joni Mitchell will jointhe list of extraordinary recipients that represent the spirit of the legendary Les Paul."
  • With this award, Mitchell will join the likes of Peter Frampton, Jackson Browne, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Don Was, Slash, Todd Rundgren, Pete Townshend, Steve Vai and others, as a Les Paul Innovation Award honoree.

It's Alive!

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Friday, September 6, 2019
Musicians, Entertainers, Lead guitarists, Copywriters, Frank Zappa, Freak scene

The two full shows will be presented on discs 1-3 with the fourth disc dedicated to unreleased rehearsals recorded just before the tour started.

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  • The two full shows will be presented on discs 1-3 with the fourth disc dedicated to unreleased rehearsals recorded just before the tour started.
  • A single CD version titled Halloween 73 Highlights, which collects together 16 handpicked performances from both shows, will also be available.
  • The concerts were recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape which was stored in pristine condition in Zappa's personal Vault.
  • It would prove to be a golden period in the history of Frank Zappa and these Halloween shows are proof."

Freedom Mobile Launches Fast LTE Network in Prince George with Special Offer On Big Gig Unlimited Plans and Absolute Zero Deal

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Musicians, Guitarists, Freedom Mobile, Lead guitarists, Prince George, British Columbia, Cariboo, Todd Doherty, The Prince, Prince

Residents in Prince George can now take advantage of introductory pricing on Big Gig Unlimited plans, as Freedom Mobile continues to build and expand network coverage across the city.

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  • Residents in Prince George can now take advantage of introductory pricing on Big Gig Unlimited plans, as Freedom Mobile continues to build and expand network coverage across the city.
  • More information on Big Gig Unlimited plans, as well as the Absolute Zero promotional offer, can be found at freedommobile.ca/biggigunlimited .
  • "On behalf of Council, I would like to thank Shaw for launching this new service, Freedom Mobile, in Prince George.
  • I am pleased to have Shaws Freedom Mobile services available now in Prince George, said Todd Doherty, Member of Parliament for Cariboo-Prince George.

Warner Bros. Pictures to Distribute “Western Stars” Worldwide, Bringing Bruce Springsteen’s Latest Album to the Big Screen in a Film Marking Springsteen’s Directorial Debut

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Friday, August 16, 2019
Entertainment, Events, Concerts, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, Music, Musicians, Films, Guitarists, English-language films, Lead guitarists, Entertainment Software Association, San Fernando Valley, Warner Bros., Western Stars, Bruce Springsteen, It, Adrian Borland

Warner Bros. Pictures will release a cinematic film version of Bruce Springsteens latest album, Western Stars, worldwide, on the big screen.

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  • Warner Bros. Pictures will release a cinematic film version of Bruce Springsteens latest album, Western Stars, worldwide, on the big screen.
  • Western Stars, which will make its world premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, is slated for release this fall.
  • Springsteens first studio album in five years, Western Stars marks a departure for the legendary singer/songwriter while still drawing on his roots.
  • With Western Stars, Bruce is pivoting yet again, taking us with him on an emotional and introspective cinematic journey, looking back and looking ahead.

Yamaha Welcomes Eclectic Drummer Ryan Brown to Company's Legendary DTX Artist Roster

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Musicians, Guitarists, Entertainers, Lead guitarists, Drum machines, DTX, Yamaha DTX series, Dweezil Zappa, Frank Zappa

BUENA PARK, Calif., Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Yamaha Drums today announced the signing of Ryan Brown to the company's DTX artist roster.

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  • BUENA PARK, Calif., Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Yamaha Drums today announced the signing of Ryan Brown to the company's DTX artist roster.
  • Based in Los Angeles, Brown has performed for reputable artists and composers alike while maintaining a strong footprint in the education realm.
  • In addition to drumming for Dweezil Zappa, Brown plays with Los Angeles-based bands The Young Royals, Black Belt Karate and Madras, among others.
  • "The Yamaha DTX-Multi 12 integrates perfectly into my current setup, has a massive sample library and is super easy to use!"

School of Rock Heads to Summerfest 2019

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Musicians, Music schools in the United States, Music, Franchises, School of Rock, Milwaukee, Lead guitarists, Summerfest, Frank Zappa, Music festival, Rock music

MILWAUKEE, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, returns to Milwaukee for the seventh year to take the stage at Summerfest, the world's largest music festival.

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  • MILWAUKEE, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, returns to Milwaukee for the seventh year to take the stage at Summerfest, the world's largest music festival.
  • "At School of Rock, we know one of the best tools in music education is live performance and a taste for what it's like as a gigging professional musician," said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock.
  • Drawing from all styles of rock and roll, School of Rock students learn theory and techniques via songs from legendary artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Frank Zappa.
  • To learn more about School of Rock franchise opportunities head to http://franchising.schoolofrock.com/
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RORY GALLAGHER 'BLUES' TO BE RELEASED MAY 31 BY CHESS/UMe

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Guitarists, Musicians, Lead guitarists, British rhythm and blues boom musicians, Rory Gallagher, Skiffle, Joe Bonamassa, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, Gallagher, Live in Europe

Drawn from the vaults of the Gallagher estate's tape archive, the collection presents rare and unreleased recordings of Rory playing his favorite blues material.

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  • Drawn from the vaults of the Gallagher estate's tape archive, the collection presents rare and unreleased recordings of Rory playing his favorite blues material.
  • Eric Clapton credited Gallagher with "getting me back into the blues," and The Rolling Stones tried to get him to replace Mick Taylor.
  • There's a Rue Rory Gallagher in Paris, an annual festival in Ireland, and tribute concerts held each year in his honor around the world.
  • - Joe Bonamassa
    "The man who changed my musical life was Rory Gallagher, I picked up a guitar because of him."

Frank Zappa's Beloved Live Double Album 'Zappa In New York' Celebrated With Suite Of 40th Anniversary Releases Including Deluxe 5CD Box Set, Expanded 3LP Vinyl And Digital

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Musicians, Albums, Entertainers, Frank Zappa albums, Lead guitarists, Copywriters, Frank Zappa, Guitar, The Black Page, Apostrophe, Zappa in New York

LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of its recent 40th anniversary, Frank Zappa's classic 1978 album Zappa In New York, was released today as a suite of expanded anniversary editions.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of its recent 40th anniversary, Frank Zappa's classic 1978 album Zappa In New York, was released today as a suite of expanded anniversary editions.
  • Underwood also contributes a solo piano version of "The Black Page" that has been newly recorded for this special edition.
  • The 3LP set, pressed at Pallas in Germany, features all-analog mastering of the original album mix, unavailable since first issued.
  • The album features unique mixes and edits by Zappa and a selection of solos that were released the following year on the Guitar album.

New Memoir Out April 16 by Longtime Prince Hairstylist Kim Berry

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Musicians, Guitarists, Lead guitarists, Christian vegetarianism, Funk rock, Prince, Vegetarians

LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Longtime Prince hairstylist and first-time authorKim Berry will releaseher new book"Diamonds and Curlz 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince" Tuesday,April 16, 2019.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Longtime Prince hairstylist and first-time authorKim Berry will releaseher new book"Diamonds and Curlz 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince" Tuesday,April 16, 2019.
  • Taking a page from Prince's playbook, the new memoir was conceptualized, written and self-published by Berry (KimBOnSet Publishing).
  • Through fabulously told personal accounts of tour life experiences and other shared moments with Prince, Berry brings this labor of love to the masses.
  • As Prince's personal hairstylist for almost three decades, Berry traveled extensively and primped him for stages all over the world.

Sound Royalties Reunites Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan with Long-Lost Guitar

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Musicians, Guitarists, Lead guitarists, Billy Corgan, Royalty payment

It had become a piece of me as a musician and key part of our story as a band," Corgan told Sound Royalties.

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  • It had become a piece of me as a musician and key part of our story as a band," Corgan told Sound Royalties.
  • "I'm so grateful to Beth, Sound Royalties, Music Starts Here, and everyone else who helped make this reunion possible," he continued.
  • Not wanting her to leave empty handed, Sound Royalties presented James with a guitar signed by Corgan.
  • We're thrilled that Sound Royalties could play a role in bringing a happy ending to this remarkable story.