Gem Archer Now Using The 1987X-PW
Yesterday (Thursday 25th Februrary) we headed down to London to inspection out the fantastic Haiti Earthquake Fundraiser gig at The Roundhouse. While there we caught up with Sanctum guitarist Gem Archer who has recently joined our old concubine Paul Weller on stage for a few gigs, including playing with him at the Shockwaves NME Awards litigant where Paul was awarded \’Blessed Genius\’! While he\’s been inferior to The Modfather\’s wing, Gem discovered Paul\’s impost made 1987X-PW and when we arrived at The Roundhouse he was plugged into his least own model for sound check. He told us he was damned impressed with it and was surprised at the efficiency he got from it. Gem currently has a vintage Distance & Bass head and is now happy that he\’s added the 1987X-PW to his store.
Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton And Aerosmith to Form ‘Supergroup’?
Though it’s shrouded in mystery, news of yet another “supergroup” project is brewing — this one involving some of rock’s greatest guitar royalty.
Writing Monday (Nov. 23) in his online diary, engineer Kevin Shirley says he’s been recording with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford and “many other” guitarists for some “high profile projects” about which he’s “sworn to secrecy.”
Shirley, who engineered Led Zeppelin’s How the West Was Won, goes on to say that in January he’ll be “producing what has the promise to be one of the most exciting ‘supergroups’ to come around in a long time.”
“[However], theory is just that,” Shirley writes, “until we see how the dynamics play out in the studio between these superb musicians. And of course the songs will make the real difference.”
Shirley also says he’ll soon be “remixing one of Classic Rock’s seriously classic albums.” Given that next year marks the 40th anniversary of such landmark discs as Santana’s Abraxas, Led Zeppelin III, and Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs, the range of possibilities is wide.
In yet another teasing nondisclosure, the veteran engineer said he’s set “to record one of guitar’s great legends” in December.
Bob Dylan to release Christmas album for charity
NEW YORK – Bob Dylan is releasing his first Christmas album, and in the spirit of the holiday season, the legendary performer is donating his royalties to charity.
A statement by Columbia Records says “Christmas in the Heart” will be released Oct. 13. Dylan’s U.S. royalties will go to the organization Feeding America. It’s estimated that will help feed 1.4 million families during the holidays.
The 68-year-old singer says it’s a “tragedy” that people go to bed hungry, and he hopes he can bring “food security” to people in need.
Dylan also plans to donate all his future international royalties to charities overseas.
Jeff Beck Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Geoffrey Arnold “Jeff” Beck (born 24 June 1944) is an English rock guitarist. He was one of the three noted guitarists — the others being Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page — to have played with The Yardbirds. He was ranked the 14th on Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. Much of Beck’s recorded output has been instrumental, and his releases have spanned genres ranging from blues-rock, heavy metal, jazz fusion and (currently) a blend of guitar-rock and electronica. Beck has earned wide critical praise[2] and four Grammy awards for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, and had two hit albums in the mid-1970s as a solo act. Read more
Will Adler Appearance at Sam Ash Hollywood, 4/3/09
Are you a Lamb of God fan? Are you going to be in the LA area on April 3? Do you like kick-ass guitars painted in camouflage? Then this is your lucky day!
