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Kurt Cobain would have turned 45 today…
Kurt Donald Cobain would have turned 45 today save for his tragic suicide in 1994.
I think a little ‘Lithium‘ should be in order…
The Day The Music Died
53 years ago today was the fatal airplane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa that took the lives of all on board including Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and ‘The Big Bopper’ Richardson. Read more in this USA Today article.
The event has been memorialized near Clear Lake and the Surf Ballroom, and also in the song ‘American Pie’ by Don McLean.
Someday I should go see the memorial…..such a sad thing….
Some big time birthdays today!
Today, January 26, marks the 57th birthday of one Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, or ‘Eddie’ as we have all come to know and love him. Undoubtedly one of the most innovative, talented, and prolific guitarists of all time, and still putting forth crushing guitar licks to this day!
Today also marks the 43rd birthday of one Matthew Rahn Redinius, or ‘Mage’ as virtually no one knows him. Undoubtedly one of the most unknown, unheard, and unrehearsed guitarists of all time, but still living the dream and loving it to this day!
Happy Birthday fellas!
Now go play your d@^^n guitars! 
Robin Zander turns 59 today…
Robin Wayne Zander, lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Cheap Trick, was born on this day in 1953, making him 59 today.
Go give your favorite Trick tune a spin today in tribute. I would suggest a little ‘Gonna Raise Hell’
Janis Joplin’s Birthday Today…
Janis Lyn Joplin was born on this day, January 19, 1943.
She, of course, became a member of the “27 Club” on October 4, 1970, just 16 days after Jimi Hendrix’s entrance into the same infamous ‘club’.
Janis influenced countless singers both male and female throughout her short career, and continues to do so today as she is cited as one of the most influential female singers of all time.
Happy Birthday Jimmy Page!
Mr. James Patrick Page turns 68 today. Probably one of the most influential guitarists ever, and still kickin’ it! Page was one of my first ‘guitar heroes’ and Zeppelin will always hold a special place in the CD rack! To this day I am still in awe when I see him perform. If you haven’t seen the documentary ‘It Might Get Loud’, there are some great candid moments with Page in it that are just phenomenal. I just love the guy… 
Anyway….Happy Birthday Jimmy! Here’s to many, many more!
If you’ve ever lusted for a top of the line Strat….
Fender has just introduced their Select Series of guitars and basses. Two Strats, three Teles, a P Bass and a Jazz bass – all with choice tone woods and premium hardware, these are going to be the top of the Fender line, and very much worth checking out. Heck, who knows, they might even be as nice as a G&L .
Read the whole story HERE.
Merry Christmas to all!
Here’s wishing a very Merry Christmas to you and yours this season. Let’s not forget the reason we are celebrating…
Frank Zappa would have turned 71 today…
Born December 21, 1940, Mr. Freak Out! himself would have turned 71 today if not for a battle with prostate cancer that he lost in 1993. Inducted into the hall of fame in 1995, Zappa was probably one of the most influential and yet underrated artists of our time. He is missed still today…
Go give your favorite Zappa track a spin today, and while your at it, try and visualize what that scene described in Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ must have been like. It describes a Zappa show after all….
Van Halen’s 1978 record store appearance photos
This is just way too cool….The guys over at the Van Halen News Desk recently published never before seen pictures of Van Halen making an in-store appearance at a Hastings Books & Records store in Amarillo, TX during their 1978 world tour! Awesome pics, and sick to see bellbottoms and Schlitz again . Go check them out HERE right now!
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