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Eminem Turns Down $6 Million Offer to Headline Festival
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 15, 2011
That's right - when Big Day Out promoter Ken West approached Eminem with a $6 million offer to headline the annual Australian music festival, which journeys around cities in both New Zealand and Australia, Slim Shady turned down the generous… Full Story »
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Vintage Gibson Guitar Stolen from Bob Seger
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Police have announced that the guitar was stolen between August and October this year while Seger was moving. Police in Orchard Lake, Michigan ask that if anyone has information on the robbery to please call the Orchard Lake Police Department… Full Story »
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Ask Ted Nugent: The Nuge Discusses Practicing, Gibson Byrdlands and the 'Double Live Gonzo' Album
GuitarWorld blogs &bull Dec 15, 2011
I'm a 49-year-old beginner -- at the guitar, that is. I own a Les Paul Studio, a Fender Stratocaster Kenny Wayne Shepherd model (I like the big frets) a Line 6 tube amp and a few effects pedals. Have any… Full Story »
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Yngwie Honored by Sharpie
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Guitar wiz Yngwie Malmsteen has been given a special gift from Sharpie. According to Classic Rock magazine, the world famous pen manufacturers have made the guitarist his own personalized set of pens. Sharpie president Ben J. Gadbois is a huge… Full Story »
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New Shins Album Due in March
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Shins have announced that their new album, Port of Morrow, will be released in March, according to NME. The album from the indie stars will be the first since 2007's Wincing the Night Away. Port of Morrow, The Shins'… Full Story »
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Foo Fighters, Eagles and Tom Petty to Headline New Orleans Jazz Fest
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Foo Fighters, the Eagles and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers are among the headliners for next year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Associated Press has reported. The outdoor event, which emphasizes Louisiana-based artists from a wide variety… Full Story »
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Firebird X and the Evolution of the Intelligent Guitar
Gibson Lifestyle - Features &bull Dec 14, 2011
As a Gibson fan and as a guitar geek, it's been fun to watch the progression of Gibson's involvement with high tech designs. When a company has such a well-known history that forms part of the tradition of rock and roll, they could be forgiven for sitting back and resting on their laurels. But there's something kind of exciting about seeing where the company has taken its technological advancements - and how they both refer to and deviate from the classic designs of the past. Perhaps the first hint that Gibson was up… Full Story »
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Happy Birthday, Keef: Keith Richards' 10 Coolest Guitar Riffs
Gibson Lifestyle - Features &bull Dec 14, 2011
When it comes to The Rolling Stones' signature riffs, Keith Richards has always been the band's big daddy - especially during their golden era of the 1960s and '70s, when various Gibson Les Pauls, ES models and Hummingbirds were often… Full Story »
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The Second Gibson City Blues Jam Rocks London
Gibson Lifestyle - Artist and Event Stories &bull Dec 13, 2011
Following a sellout launch event in November, the second Gibson City Blues Jam took place at the prestigious Boisdale of Canary Wharf on Tuesday, December 6. In association with Stratstone of Mayfair Aston Martin and Gibson Custom, Gibson City Blues… Full Story »
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Gibson to Give Away 4 Les Pauls in December
Gibson Lifestyle - Artist and Event Stories &bull Dec 13, 2011
Gibson's monthly guitar giveaway promotion continues in December with four Les Paul Classic Custom guitars being given away to four lucky Facebook fans in the United States, Canada and the European Union. To enter December's Guitar Giveaway Sweepstakes, simply visit… Full Story »
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Tool Reveal 2012 Tour Dates
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Maynard James Keenan is sure keeping busy. Before taking Puscifer on the road next February, he and his Tool bandmates are getting together for a short winter tour. According to AntiQuiet, Ticketmaster has posted a string of Tool tourdates, starting… Full Story »
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Gibson Hosts Scotty Moore's 80th Birthday Bash
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 13, 2011
Scotty Moore, Elvis Presley's guitarist during the early Sun Records glory years, celebrated his 80th birthday with a party on Saturday, December 10 at the Gibson Memphis Showcase. Elvis's ex-wife Priscilla Presley attended and Gibson Guitar President David Berryman presented… Full Story »
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New Series CARnivore Features Gibson Fan Josh Max
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 13, 2011
A new series titled CARnivore features the guitar-playing Josh Max doing all sorts of car-related crazy things. The show, on Discovery's Velocity channel, is described by Max as " Pee-Wee's Playhouse for gearheads." Full Story »
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1958 Gibson Super 400C Acoustic Jazz Guitar
Vintage Guitarz &bull Dec 12, 2011
via this auction where you'll find more pics. "Vintage 1958 Gibson Super 400C Acoustic Jazz Guitar - Stunning condition Original Sunburst, cutaway, acoustic jazz guitar, stunning condition. There is nothing really to say about this guitar other than it is… Full Story »
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Queensryche Return to the Studio
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Speaking to the program The Men's Room on Seattle's KISW 99.9FM, singer Geoff Tate said the band had no dates planned beyond a January 13, 2012 show at the Peppermill Concert Hall in Wendover, Nevada. "We're taking a year off… Full Story »
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This Day in Music: December 12th
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 12, 2011
The station management said, "It's not in the spirit we associate with Christmas." Three psychiatrists agreed that Jones was an extremely frightened young man with suicidal tendencies. The group's singer Phil Oakey disliked the song so much that it was… Full Story »
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Alice Cooper Documentary Coming Soon
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 12, 2011
According to Classic Rock magazine, Banger Films, which produced documentaries for Iron Maiden and Rush, is producing the Cooper film that will debut in September at the Toronto International Film Festival. Sam Dunn from Banger Films spoke to Spinner.com, saying,… Full Story »
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This Day in Music: December 11th
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 11, 2011
Postman." The session musicians on the track included 22-year-old Marvin Gaye on drums. The film eventually was released in 1996. Brown threatened to sue the city for $1 million. The charges were later dropped. The guitarist was carried from the… Full Story »
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Sting to Play Office Christmas Party
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 11, 2011
Sting has been lined up to play a Christmas office party for a cool 1 million. According to NME.com, the Police man will perform for Czech tycoon Petr Kellner at Prague Castle in Prague next week. Meanwhile, the "Roxanne" singer… Full Story »
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This Day in Music: December 10th
Gibson Lifestyle - News &bull Dec 10, 2011
Redding and his band had made an appearance in Cleveland, Ohio, on the local Upbeat television show the previous day. The plane carrying Redding and his band crashed at 3:28 p.m. The tape of The Beatles' 10-song concert was recorded… Full Story »
