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This guy is the fastest guitarist in the world

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Fastest Guitarist, Guitarists, Guitars

I was doing a little research for The Ongoing History of New Music when I ran across the story of

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Random music news for Wednesday, April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Amplifers, Billy Duffy, Cult, Guitarists, Kelly Cuoco, NFTs, Shark Tank

Having weird COVID dreams? Me, too. And we’re not alone. Let’s try some music news for April 7, 2021. Is

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Calling All Metal Guitarists

February 24, 2019February 23, 2019 Amber Healy 0 Comments BangerTV, Contest, Guitar, Guitarists, Metal, YouTube

Do you thrash the daylights out of any guitar you see? There’s a show looking for you. Shredders of Metal

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Random music news for Tuesday, December 4, 2018

December 4, 2018December 3, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 4:20, AIDS, Bono, Bootlegs, Brian Wilson, Classical Music, Cowbells, David Bowie, EMI, Grammy Awards, Guitarists, iPhone, Mashup, Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Muse, Music sales, Ozzy Osbourne, Saudi Arabia, Tencent, Thriller, Vinyl, Ziggy Stardust

I understand why people back into parking spaces at the mall, but when it’s crowded and busy during the holiday

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Elvis’ Favourite Guitarist, Scotty Moore, Dead at 84

June 29, 2016June 29, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Elvis Presley, Guitarists, RIP, Scotty Moore

All eyes were on Elvis when he exploded into public consciousness in the middle 50s. He had the sound, the

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Medical Mysteries of Music 

Who Will Live Longer: A Rock Guitarist or a Cellist?

November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cello, Guitarists, Harp, Violin

Does the instrument you play determine how long you will live? Not really, but there is some kind of correlation.

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If You’re a Guitarist, You Might be Able to Mind Meld

September 9, 2015September 8, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Guitarists, Mind Meld

If you’ve ever been in a band. you’ll know of those moments where everyone and everything is in sync. The

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Watch Some Stunning from Guitar Playing from Rodrigo y Gabriela

August 29, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Guitarists, Rodrigo y Gabriela

You don’t have to like this kind of music to appreciate the virtuosity of Rodrigo y Gabriela. Make sure you

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Are You a Guitarist? Congratulations. Your Brain is Different.

September 2, 2014September 11, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Brain Chemistry, Guitarists, Neurology

Science proves it. From Mic.com. Whether it’s playing “Stairway to Heaven” until your fingers bleed or always finding yourself in

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Why Are These Guitarists Playing Giant Slugs?

August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Guitarists, Slugs, Solos

Ah, Tumblr. This is the kind of Photoshop f**kery you were designed for.  Thanks to Tom for the link.  I

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Surprise! The Brains of Guitarists ARE Different!

May 1, 2014May 1, 2014 Alan Cross 3 Comments Brain Chemistry, Guitarists, Neurology

If you’ve ever been in a band, you’ll know that the guy with the guitar is a little…off.  (To be

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