Forgotten Guitar

Interview with “Broken Guitar” virtuoso Street performer, Tom Ward — Video

A few weeks ago, musician Tom Ward wowed the internet with his stunning live performance using what appeared to be a “broken” guitar. Although for many, this was the first time hearing Ward, he was actually featured on Australia’s Got Talent back in 2011 and has gone on to perform internationally, sharing the stage with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel, Jason Mraz and Chad Smith. In the video clip…

Ronnie Montrose – Full Concert – 04/03/78 – New York City

in 1973, Ronnie Montrose formed his own band, Montrose, featuring Sammy Hagar on vocals. The band released two albums on Warner Bros. Records, Montrose (1973) and Paper Money (1974), before Hagar left to pursue a solo career. The guitarist released two more Montrose band albums in the rock/vocal format (Warner Brothers Presents… Montrose! (1975) and Jump on It (1976), featuring vocalist Bob…

Mississippi John Hurt’s 1965 Appearance “Rainbow Quest” — Video

Born in Teoc, Carroll County, Mississippi on July 3, 1893, and raised in Avalon, Mississippi. John Smith Hurt, (better known as Mississippi John Hurt) taught himself to play guitar at the age of nine, stealthily playing the guitar of a friend of his mother’s, who often stayed at the Hurt home while courting a woman who lived nearby. As a youth he played old-time music for friends and at dances.…

Hear Eric Clapton’s Isolated Guitar Track on “White Room” by Cream

“White Room” is a song by British rock band Cream, written by bassist Jack Bruce and poet Pete Brown. Drummer Ginger Baker claims to have added the distinctive 5/4 opening to what had been a 4/4 composition. It originally appeared on the US release of their double album Wheels of Fire in July 1968 and was released as a single in September 1968. It is one of their most famous songs, along with…

R.I.P Scotty Moore: Elvis Guitarist and Rock and Rock Icon Dies at 84

Scotty Moore, a pioneer in the world of rock and roll, and guitar giant has died Tuesday at the age of 84, Moore was a long-time member of Elvis Presley’s bands, including his original backing band, the Blue Moon Boys, who (along with bassist Bill Black) would feature on Elvis’ Sun Records debut and contributed to the wildly popular songs, “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Hound Dog.” As well as being…

Steve Vai: Classic Clips and Interview on the Making of “Modern Primitive” — Video

Last week, Steve Vai released his new record, Modern Primitive as part of a special 2CD package commemorating the 25th anniversary of Passion and Warfare. Based on song sketches and works-in-progress, written, and recorded, by Vai following the release of his debut album Flex-Able, in January 1984). Modern Primitive features previously unreleased music written & recorded by Steve between…

Fantastic Footage of Jimi Hendrix Live at Berkeley From 1970 — Video

In 1970, after the Band of Gypsys split up, Jimi’s manager, Michael Jeffery, wanted to reunite the original Experience. He announced the re-formation of the Experience, and set up an interview with Rolling Stone magazine (with interviewer John Burks) on March 19, 1970. Two weeks later, Jimi decided, stating that he did not want to work with bassist Noel Redding anymore. So with drummer Mitch…

Three Live Tracks From Little Milton Live on Sunday Night in 1989 — Video

  James Milton Campbell, Jr. (1934 – 2005), better known simply as Little Milton, was an American blues singer and guitarist, best known for his hit records “Grits Ain’t Groceries”, “Walking the Back Streets and Crying,” and “We’re Gonna Make It” made an appearance on the late-night music television show Sunday Night back in 1989. Featuring an amazing live band that includes; Robben Ford…

BREAKING NEWS: Black Sabbath Flyer from Download Festival Confirms More 2017 UK Shows

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! The mighty Black Sabbath, who are scheduled to perform their final UK show at the 2016 edition of The Download Festival this weekend, look like they have one more surprise for the UK fans in attendance. The band’s farewell tour, simply known as The End Tour is currently expected to culminate at the Estadio do Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil.…

Bob Dylan: Eat the Document (1966) – Full Documentary

‘Eat The Document‘ is a documentary of Bob Dylan’s 1966 tour of the United Kingdom with the Hawks. It was shot under Dylan’s direction by D. A. Pennebaker, whose groundbreaking documentary ‘Don’t Look Back’ chronicled Dylan’s 1965 British tour. The film was originally commissioned for the ABC television series Stage ’66. Though shooting had completed for the film, Dylan’s July 1966 motorcycle…