Clapton's guitar 'genius' legacy: Blues guitarist and singer Eric Clapton is celebrating his 60th birthday today, alongside a forthcoming reunion with his old band Cream.
Black Sabbath guitarist rocks the cure: Tony Iommi does his bit to help fund breast cancer research.
Computer Music Guitar Special: this magazine from Future Music could be very useful!

Monday, 21 March 2005

Kravitz helps Brazil hunger fight: Lenny Kravitz has given an electric guitar worth $5,000 (£2,600) to Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to help raise funds for the president's campaign to wipe out hunger in the country by 2006.
Guitar-themed ties: what all the best dressed guitarists are wearing. Perhaps.

Friday, 18 March 2005

Darkness singer gets wax double: The wax double of Justin Hawkins at Madame Tussauds will judge the air guitar skills of visitors! (What I want to know is, is that a limited edition Justin Hawkins signature Gibson Les Paul they've given to the dummy?)

Wednesday, 16 March 2005

Tuesday, 15 March 2005

Dewey Decibel's FlipOut Guitar: what a weird concept. I think it's him who's flipped out!

Monday, 14 March 2005

Guitarist ends legal battle with Rod: Ray Jackson of Lindisfarne claims he composed the mandolin "hook" to Rod Stewart's worldwide hit Maggie May in 1971 - and was paid only £15.
Luthier enjoys creative freedom when crafting guitars: interesting article about Burrell Guitars (those bizarre ergonomic acoutics).
£50,000 for star's guitar collection: ex Oasis guitarist, Bonehead, is selling 14 of his guitars.
New 2005 Models from Burns: Burns USA announce the addition of the Vista Sonic 5 bass to its product line, as well the Premier Series of acoustic guitars.
Quo Rick's guitar is a big hit: Rick Parfitt donates a Telecaster to Children's charity. (By the way, look out for Status Quo appearing in a forthcoming episode of ITV soap Coronation Street!)
Guitar legends greeted by Queen: Eric Clapton, Brian May and Jimmy Page meet Queen Betty the Two.
Berkleemusic Adds New Guitar Programs for April 4th Semester: Berkleemusic is now enrolling four new online guitar courses and five new college credit certificate programs for their spring semester, beginning on April 4th.