GUITARIST STEVE HACKETT DISCUSSES HIS TAPPING TECHNIQUE WHICH INFLUENCED EDDIE VAN HALEN
Greg Prato for Ultimate Guitar spoke with guitarist Steve Hackett (Genesis), discussing how his guitar tapping technique influenced many other players, including Eddie Van Halen. Hackett explains, “It seems like that’s the case. Eddie Van Halen gave me some name-checks with this, and he says that’s where he got it from – I’m very grateful […]
ACE FREHLEY SAYS HE EARNS MONEY FROM HIS “SPACEMAN” IMAGE
Greg Prato for Ultimate Guitar, recently spoke with guitarist Ace Frehley, and asked him if he owned the rights to his “Spaceman” image and/or makeup, but licensed it to KISS “for perpetuity?” Frehley replied, “It’s true.” He continued to explain, “I get paid for the usage – for merch and stuff. And I would consider […]
MÖTLEY CRÜE CANCELS “CRÜE YEARS EVE” SHOW IN PALM SPRINGS
Motley Crue has canceled its previously announced Crüe Year’s Eve concert on December 31st at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California due “issues beyond [the band’s] control.” Yesterday (December 21st), the band released the following statement via social media: “It is with deep regret we must inform you the Crüe Year’s Eve show in Palm Springs is being […]