Heinz RebelliusI grew up in an American influenced region of Germany near a US Airbase. Exposure to American music of the 60's inspired me to buy my first guitar, an old Hofner steel string so I could jam to Neil Young's Down by the River and Ohio. Since this initial purchase, I'...
It wasn't until my son began playing guitar in the early 90's that I began accumulating a few guitars. Combing all the local music shops looking for Phil's first guitar made me realize how expensive American made guitars had become. As I looked for budget alternatives, I was surprised to...
For a true guitar hunter, the thrill lies not just in the acquisition but in the chase itself. The hunt involves scouring local shops, vintage stores, and online marketplaces, always on the lookout for hidden gems. It’s a blend of patience, knowledge, and a bit of luck. Each guitar ...
Original estimated retail price: $90 “Guitar Hero” first launched in 2005 and immediately capitalized on the interactive possibilities of modern gaming. The third installment, “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock,” was not just the best-selling video game of 2007, but was reportedly the first ...
You see them once and bam! The brand sticks in your mind like the last note of a blues guitar solo—smooth and memorable. Iconic Beer Brands Now, let’s swap thatwhiskey glassfor a cold beer mug. Beer has left a huge mark in ad history, with someiconic brandsstanding out. Think abou...
And the Stones’ version—the one starting with an extended guitar solo that appeared in the US on their first greatest hits collection (Big Hits) in 1966, not the organ-led one that was on the 45—is definitely the one on which the Patti Smith Group modeled their arrangement. There are...