Jas Obrecht: Jeff Beck the Fusion Years, Part 1 – A Guitar Hero Reinvents Himself
Oct 28, 2022 Artists, Education, Recording
When Beck’s monumental Blow by Blow album was released in 1974 minds were blown and both rock and jazz guitar playing were changed forever.
Tags: Blow by Blow, classic rock, Eric Clapton, Fender Stratocaster, George Martin, Gibson Les Paul, jazz fusion, Jimmy Page, John McLaughlin, led zeppelin, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, rock guitar, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Yardbirds
Dave Hunter: Unsung British Guitar Amps from the Golden Age of Rock
Dec 14, 2021 Education, Gear History, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized
There were more than a few British companies making great guitar amplifiers during the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. We spotlight four of the most important ones.
Tags: British guitar amplifiers, Cream, Fleetwood Mac, Hiwatt amplifiers, Jeff Beck, jimi hendrix, Laney amplifiers, Selmer, Sound City, The Beatles, the who, vintage guitar amps, Watkins amplifiers, WEM amplifiers