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Influences: Ronnie Montrose
A hard-working session player that took it to the next level. A great idol for guitar players at all levels.
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Influences: Gary Moore
My early foray into guitar music involved a few very influential players. Today I am talking about Irish rocker and bluesman, Gary Moore. I first learned about Gary Moore on the KSJO Progressive Rock show, DJed by Greg Stone. One of the songs he played frequently was “Spirit” by the
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Influences: Michael Schenker
One player got my attention, and led to a lifetime of discovery and enjoyment.
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Music - a Personal Journey
Once you realize that music comes from within, and you learn to not compare yourself with others, you can really begin to realize your potential
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Douchebag Drivers
My commute isn't daily anymore, but the roads are chock full of douchbag drivers, now predominately behind the wheel of Tesla Model 3's and Model Y's
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Just Wow.
If my life ever becomes this shitty, I would hope that I would have the strength to seek help.
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These fuggin' guys
I read the WaPo, and mostly I skip their cadre of 'conservative' opinion writers, but once in a while, I click on one of their columns. It is almost always a mistake. This is no exception
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Save me from myself...
I am wavering, and need strength. Please, gods of gear help me in my moment of need
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That 80's Metal Tone
The 80's were an epoch that marked the rise of hair metal, glam, and MTV ready acts. The tones and the bands were big, but not too difficult to assemble.
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How to Build a Blues Tone
The Line 6 Helix is a great tool, providing access to sounds that would cost thousands of dollars to get the old fashioned way...
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Just got paid
Ok, not really, but a $100 spot bonus will expand my collection of classic TV shows on my Plex server
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Grab Bag
Observations of the week. Our roses are blooming, the pollinators are absent, and my quest for music continues