The other day I was in a music store and they had a video playing with Pete Townsend. He was talking about his stage presents and was giving some details on how he came up with the windmill guitar strum which he is famous for. Apparently he first seen Keith Richards do this move and he thought he would copy it cause it looked cool. For about a year Pete was thinking he was just imitating one of his idols Keith Richards with this move.
Pete met up with Keith and they were talking and Pete told Keith about the cool windmill guitar strum that he was using and was thanking Keith for it. Pete then said that Keith looked at him “like he was a germ” as Pete put it. Basically Keith did not recall ever doing this cool guitar move! So Pete kept it in his bag of tricks and as you probably well know is one of his signature moves on guitar.
Check out the video below to see this cool guitar move.
If you play live do you have any cool things you do on stage? If not, it’s something to think about. Pete has the windmill the old classic metal band Cinderella had the guitar/bass spin (see the video below toward the end). Hendrix played behind his back! Think about what you can do to entertain your audience when you are on stage. These little things make a huge impact and people love them!
For this weeks Music Connections Friday Freebie enter to win a Hoyer Arrow Deluxe flying V style guitar worth $1,119.00!
The Hoyer Arrow Deluxe is a reissue of the Hoyer Arrow, originally launched at the end of the 1970’s. After V-Shaped models became more popular in the 70s, Hoyer started to produce an Arrow model called the 5069. Initially the guitar was manufactured with a set neck, but was replaced at the end of the 1970’s with a 3-piece through neck version. A short time later production of the set neck version was discontinued. At the same time the Arrow replaced the model 5069. A later variation was the “Super 82” with Korina body and binding at the top. Both models were very popular and were offered in many variations and pickup configurations.
The new 2010 Hoyer Arrow Deluxe is available in Black and White and builds upon the Hoyer legacy featuring through neck construction (3-Ply Mahogany & Maple), 24.75” scale, Mahogany body, Ebony fingerboard, bone nut, 22 medium frets, gold hardware, Hoyer Tuners with pearl buttons, Hoyer L Bridge, string through body construction, Hoyer Humbucker HHB-100 B (splittable) and Hoyer Humbucker HHB-100 N (splittable).
I just got the sad news that Gary Moore has just passed away at only 58 years old. Gary Moore was a fantastic blues/rock guitar player that played with Thin Lizzy.
Manager Adam Parsons told the BBC that Moore was found dead Sunday at a hotel on Spain’s Costa del Sol, where he was on holiday. The cause of death was not immediately known.
Gary was born in Belfast, Ireland in 1952. He was a member of Dublin band Skid Row before joining Thin Lizzy in 1973, playing on tracks for the “Nightlife” album. After four months he left the band, but rejoined four years later and played on the band’s “Black Rose” album before going solo once again.
It’s a sad day and if you have never heard Gary’s playing, I encourage you to download the Still Got the Blues album!
Here is your chance to win a free SKB PS-8PRO pedal board. This Powered Pedalboard is injection-molded from eco-friendly rubber modified styrene which provides for a very durable and rigid, yet lightweight platform for guitarist’s effect pedals. The SKB-PS-8PRO features eight (8) built-in 9VDC output jacks and an external transformer rated at 500mA of total current. The large 19” x 12” hook and loop surface allows for secure pedal positioning for up to eight (8) standard size pedals. All cables are included for powering the most popular pedals. This is a very good pedal board worth $154.99 and the Music Connection is giving one away for free.
The PS-8 PRO features the protective qualities of a rigid foam 1SKB-SC2316 Pedalboard Soft Case instead of a canvas bag. The Soft Case has a rigid EPS foam interior that is surrounded by a heavy-duty canvas exterior with an exterior zippered pocket. A removable one inch (1”) pad of convoluted foam in the lid is provided to allow for various product heights along with a convenient shoulder strap to make transport simple.
Here is the old SNL skit where Eddie Murphy is James Brown singing about a hot tub. This is pretty funny and you got to check it out if you want a laugh!
If you have never heard of Rhema Marvanne then you need to watch the video below. This young child has an amazing story about her family and how she is using her gospel singing to reach people. I know this sounds corny, but this video and little girl will touch your heart. Check it out!
Have you heard about the Rush 2112 Guitar Hero thing? If you are a Rush fan this is pretty exciting. Rush have joined together with Activision Publishing, Inc.’s Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock to bring their seven-part suite from their classic 2112 album.
Within the narrative-driven journey, Rush and Guitar Hero fans alike will experience 2112 in a totally new and authentic way while traversing the exclusive three-part 2112 Rush-inspired venue and playing their way through the 20 minute, seven-part suite. Additionally, each song transition will feature band members narrating liner notes from the 2112 album. Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock will include:
• “2112 Pt. 1 – Overture”
• “2112 Pt. 2 – The Temples Of Syrinx”
• “2112 Pt. 3 – Discovery”
• “2112 Pt. 4 – Presentation”
• “2112 Pt. 5 – Oracle: The Dream”
• “2112 Pt. 6 – Soliloquy”
• “2112 Pt. 7 – Grand Finale”
Checkout the video below to get hear Getty and Alex talking about this video game and see a small glimpse into what this is all about.
I just got the sad news that Gary Moore has just passed away at only 58 years old. Gary Moore was a fantastic blues/rock guitar player that played with Thin Lizzy.
Here is your chance to win a free SKB PS-8PRO pedal board. This Powered Pedalboard is injection-molded from eco-friendly rubber modified styrene which provides for a very durable and rigid, yet lightweight platform for guitarist’s effect pedals. The SKB-PS-8PRO features eight (8) built-in 9VDC output jacks and an external transformer rated at 500mA of total current. The large 19” x 12” hook and loop surface allows for secure pedal positioning for up to eight (8) standard size pedals. All cables are included for powering the most popular pedals. This is a very good pedal board worth $154.99 and the Music Connection is giving one away for free.
