One of the most talented & diverse bassists of our time, Chris Squire and founding member of YES has passed on. A pioneer of the progressive rock sound and a giant influence of many a bassist was only 67.
Beginnings: Randy Rhoads Guitar Rig
Randy, one of the most talented guitarist of our generation was my first post on Rock’N’Roll Central back in 2010 and has remained a fixture of the site ever since. In this image we get a look behind the scenes at his gear and his setups used back in 1981.
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Crash & Sizzle: Let’s Talk About Crescent Cymbals!
Manufacturer formerly out of Georgia U.S.A. (now owned by Sabian New Brunswick Canada) “Crescent” is making quality cymbals covering all sounds & musical genres. With 9 variety of cymbal lines you are sure to find one for your kit & your style of playing.
Straight Out Of Vancouver
Always happy to post about a Canadian manufacturer. Prestige Guitars out of Vancouver British Columbia on Canada’s West Coast is a maker of high quality electric & acoustic guitars since 2003.
Blackstar Amplification: Tone Is The Mission!
Blackstar Amplification started in 2004 by four musician friends in a shed in Northampton England. By 2007 they hit the industry stage with their high quality amps & pedals, and the rest is musical history.
Falcon, Flying High Again
Yet another one of my favourite guitarists is Billy Duffy from The Cult. His playing style & methods yielded him his own unique sound and now he has his own Falcon from Gretsch!
Shredding Picking Plucking Thumping? Take Care Of Your Hands
In all my years playing bass I have always had respect for my “Machines” as well as my hands. Guitar Hands® helps you take care of your skin so you can achieve maximum longevity to shred & thump to your hearts desire.
Digitech’s Create You Own Sound
Digitech, manufacturer of quality digital effects for guitar, bass and so much more has come out with a programmable stomp box to add to your custom pedal-board rig. Introducing the iStomp!
Dixon Drums & More!
Dixon was a part of my setup during my drumming days back in the 80’s. Dependable, strong, well built drum hardware that never let me down. Dixon today build their own drums using an array of quality materials & stunning finishes.
Brian Setzer: Rock-A-Billy Still Rocking With Gretsch
I really love Rock-A-Billy and I’m a huge fan of 50’s-60’s rock and roll. So when the Stray Cat’s appeared on the scene in the early 80’s I became an instant fan. Their sound is Brian’s innovative twang that livened up every track of the Cat’s records. Gretsch has had Setzer models for years and deservedly so.
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