GUITARIST STEVE VAI PRAISES JOHN SYKES STATING, ” [HE] WAS SUCH A PHENOMENAL…GUITAR PLAYER. WHEN THAT [’87] WHITESNAKE…CAME OUT, WE WERE ALL JUST STUNNED”
In a new interview with Cassius Morris, Steve Vai paid tribute to legendary English guitarist John Sykes (Tygers Of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitensnake, Blue Murder, Sykes), whom is believed to have passed away, last week at the age of 65. Vai, who had a brief tenure in Whitesnake more than three and a half decades ago, having played on the band’s 1989 album Slip Of The […]
JASON BIELER AND THE BARON VON BlELSKI ORCHESTRA TO RELEASE THIRD STUDIO ALBUM “THE ESCAPOLOGIST” ON FEBRUARY 21st
Jason Bieler and the Baron Von Bielski Orchestra will release their third studio album, The Escapologist, on Feb 21st. Crafted with reckless abandon, wit, and a dash of whimsy, this record serves as a testament to Jason Bieler’s boundless creativity and his knack for turning his musical toolbox into an island of misfit songs. Few artists have […]
LOS ANGELES DA, WILL NOT BE CHARGING SINGER MARILYN MANSON WITH SEX ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AFTER “COMPREHENSIVE FOUR-YEAR INVESTIGATION”
[Dana’s comment: I have purposely avoided posting any information on this story for several reasons, but a decision regarding prosecution has been reached, I will post the resolution]. The New York Post reports: Marilyn Manson is not being charged over the numerous accusations of sexual assault and domestic violence, prosecutors announced Friday. The decision not […]
LOST IN VEGAS REVIEW BLUE MURDER “RIOT”
This is a review community that both Wrecked Neck, and, are members of, and the reviewers, Ryan and George, have done a lot of hard rock, and metal, over the years. If Wrecked Neck, had not strong armed this review for me, I am not sure it would have ever gotten done. So big thanks […]
LUTHIER RECOUNTS BUILDING A CUSTOM GUITAR FOR JOHN SYKES
This was sent to me and I am posting this, for the gear heads and the guitar enthusiasts. In my humble opinion, Sykes was the best, the brightest and the most beautiful, and will be greatly missed.
BILLY IDOL, JOAN JETT, AND MORE TO PERFORM AT STEVEN TYLER’S GRAMMY AWARDS VIEWING PARTY
Aerosmith members Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton will perform at the singer’s sixth annual Jam For Janie Grammys viewing party. Also appearing at the philanthropic event on Sunday, February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California will be Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Linda Perry, Matt Sorum and Nuno Bettencourt. Tiffany Haddish will serve as host. Tyler‘s Grammys viewing party is sponsored by Janie’s Fund, the initiative he created in order […]