#tim pierce

For that I watch Tim Pierce, not because he tries to overwhelm, more because he can't help being so good. But I came across this video of him explaining the guitar work on "Gimme Shelter", which is my personal Holy Grail. I may just play this on loop for a while. If you like the song you'll doubtless love this.

Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over

One night in 1969 at the San Diego Sports Arena, Hendrix did an otherworldly version of his blues signature song "Red House".  I listened hundreds of times, and I learned to play the blues :)

John Waite -   Change

While Pet Shop Boys reached the elder statesmen phase, that doesn't mean their music released at this point of their career sucks. Actually, their albums since Nightlife reflect their wish to stop chasing the charts and that apparently energized them musically. Fundamental is another case of that, since it presents them working with Trevor Horn, the producer who helmed the most colossal sounding 80's records. He brings his bombast to Pet Shop Boys, although it does not drown them. While their detached amusements suits the sonic hurricanes of Mr. Horn, it must be stated their collaboration also allows us to glimpse into what Frankie Goes To Hollywood could have been had they remained. Seriously, there's something about Fundamental that reminds me of that 80's Liverpool group. It's probably the combination of the politics and the dance that Frankie Goes to Hollywood achieved.

If you really listen to Tim Pierce talk or play, you will learn something every time. 

When I was young and just starting to play, I was obsessed with Johnny Winter’s blues rock soloing prowess.