Articles related to "First Guitar"

Shopping for your tween's first guitar can be daunting. There are so many brands and styles. Use this guide to help you in your decision-making process.

Elvis may have left the building for good, but his legacy as The King of Rock 'n Roll lives on. Trace Elvis's humble beginnings in Tupelo and his music roots in Memphis.

If you're a Jimi Hendrix fan, Seattle is your destination! Jimi's hometown has a lot to offer with an excellent exhibit at the EMP and his grave nearby in Renton.

For the guitarist, here are five essential songs to learn that are easily recognizable, easy to learn, and will give you that feeling of cool when you learn to play them.

The legendary Elvis Presley had to make a start somewhere. These trivia facts deal with his birth, first guitar, first band, and the image he created to become the King.

Its not everyday that someone comes along who is not only a great singer/ songwriter but also has the unmatched ability to play the guitar the way that Brad Paisley does.

Singer-songwriter John Denver constantly sang about his adopted home town of Aspen in Colorado. A peaceful park by the river now commemorates Denver's most famous songs

Hua Hin, Thailand's de facto royal capital is a quiet town but now and then it comes alive to the strains of jazz and reggae. The first Honda Summer Fest was a success.

If Kevin Max’s “The Imposter” is any indication, he has clearly taken a musical position. Forget the sales, forget the critics; he’s charting his own musical path.

There is a wide range of gifts that suit younger children to be found in your local music store.

Mr. Bass Man, you set the music thumpin' So the song goes - but it wasn't until Leo Fender invented the Fender electric bass that the really serious thumpin' began....

Musical instruments designed for children make great holiday gifts and birthday presents. Here are some of the best musical guitar gifts for children.

Coldplay is back with 'Viva La Vida,' a solid array of new material that exemplifies their willingness to diversify their signature sound.

Toronto's David Seymour and Newfoundland's George Murray brave the muggy weather and give a cozy reading at St. John's foremost arts pub, The Ship on Duckworth Street.

The first decision is to determine what kind of music to play. Classical guitar, guitar chords or guitar picking, with a little help many styles can be self-taugh

Ben Lauren effortlessly tells the groundwork for No Address, a quartet for which he sings and composes lyrics. Poems in tact, he still rocks.

Steve Cropper is a music industry legend. A founding member of Stax house-band Booker T and the MGs, he is on everyone's favourite playlist, even if they don't know it.

Surf City's surfing museum offers a wide range of culture that includes the Jan and Dean Exhibit, historic surfboards, photos of the great women surfers, and much more.

There are just a few guitars that even non guitarists would recognize, guitars that were used by someone so famous and influential that they are seared on the memory.

This article provides a short biography of how the number 10 - 9 in the 'Rolling Stone's list of '100 Greatest Guitarists' began playing music and beginning a career

A member of the MuzikMafia, James Otto combines Southern Rock, traditional country and soul in a sound that is distinctly his.

Californian indie purist Damon Castillo talks to Suite 101 about first guitars, sharing music with twin brother Dominic, and new album Laurel Lane.

He captivated audiences worldwide. Dubbed "The King", Elvis Presley shook the world one performance at a time.

This award-winning guitarist brings his instrumental stylings to admirers around the world via relaxed concerts in their homes

Biography of Les Paul, developer of the solid-body electric guitar and pioneer of modern recording studio techniques.

"You may say I'm dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world can live as one..."

He is the considered the world's foremost expert on vintage acoustic and electric stringed instruments. But George Gruhn's first passion - zoology - is never far away.

The five member band Pearl Jam, in addition to providing musical entertainment, are activists donating their free time and money to environmental issues.

Dolly Parton is a talented country music singer and Hollywood actress who remained close to her Sevier County Tennessee and Smoky Mountain roots.

Nearly 25 years after the release of Black Sabbath's Master of Reality album, bands began catching on to the heavy grooves and simple rocking.

This article provides a short biography of how the number 8 - 7 in the 'Rolling Stone's list of '100 Greatest Guitarists' began playing music and beginning a career

In Gabriel's bar, travelers will feel warmly welcomed by the cheerful chatter of locals, the upbeat chords of acoustic guitars, and the dark-berry allure of Italian wine.

Rock's original bad boy, Gene Vincent. Looking back at the life and career of a rock n roll legend.