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Corey Lowery talks about new Seether album, digital age, and SAVE Special By Markos Papadatos Guitarist Corey Lowery of the multi-platinum-selling rock band Seether chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about their new music, and being an artist in the digital age.

Mark Farner talks 50th anniversary of classic song, thanks fans Special By Markos Papadatos Iconic rocker and guitarist Mark Farner chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about the 50th anniversary of "(I'm Your Captain) Closer To Home" this June.

Review: José Feliciano pays tribute to Fleetwood Mac with 'The Chain' Special By Markos Papadatos Iconic singer-songwriter and guitarist José Feliciano released his new track "The Chain." Digital Journal has the scoop.

Stephane Wrembel talks new music, City Winery show in New York Special By Markos Papadatos New York - Guitarist and composer Stephane Wrembel spoke about his new musical project, "The Django Experiment IV," and his upcoming show at City Winery in New York on May 27.

In Memoriam: Motown guitarist Wah Wah Watson (1950-2018) By Markos Papadatos On October 24, the music community mourns the loss of world renowned Motown guitarist and session musician Wah Wah Watson.

The Cult talks 'Revolution 3' Tour with Stone Temple Pilots, Bush Special By Markos Papadatos Lead guitarist Billy Duffy from The Cult chatted with Digital Journal about "Revolution 3" co-headlining tour with Bush and Stone Temple Pilots.

Link Wray earns 2018 nomination for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Markos Papadatos Guitar and rock legend Link Wray has posthumously earned a nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for its Class of 2018.

Chatting with Ricky Roche: Long Island singer and guitarist Special By Markos Papadatos Wantagh - Long Island musician Ricky Roche chatted with me about opening for Big Shot at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall on November 25, as part of this year's "Black Friday Celebration."

Interview with former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing Special By Adrian Peel Widely believed to have retired when he left the legendary pioneers of heavy metal in 2011, the archetypal rock guitarist is actually busier than ever. Digital Journal found out more.

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's house catches fire By Scott Tuttle Yorktown Heights - On Saturday, former KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley's Yorktown Heights home went up in flames while the axe-man was away.

Janie Hendrix on her brother's legacy: His music transcends time Special By David Silverberg In a very busy month for Jimi Hendrix fans, the legendary musician's sister spoke to Digital Journal about what makes Jimi's tunes have such lasting power. She also reveals what he was truly like away from the stage and spotlights.

Metro police arrest blind busker in Cape Town (Video) By Anne Sewell Cape Town - Onlookers were shocked and outraged as a famed blind guitarist, busking in Greenmarket Square, was manhandled and arrested by metro police in Cape Town, South Africa. His wife screamed for them to stop and they even smashed his treasured guitar.

Rock 'n' roll greats salute BB King in new documentary Special By Cate Kustanczy Toronto - BB King: The Life of Riley makes its North American premiere June 14th as part of the North by Northeast music festival in Toronto. Director Jon Brewer says King’s life was a story begging to be told.

Jeff Hanneman, guitarist for Slayer, dies at 49 By Owen Weldon The guitarist, as well as one of the founding members of Slayer, Jeff Hanneman died Thursday morning at the age of 49, due to liver failure.

Ex-Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Bob Welch dies in apparent suicide By Layne Weiss Nashville - ABC News is reporting that former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch was found dead at his Nashville home Thursday. He was 66. A police official announced that Welch died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday afternoon.

Musician attempts to break record for world's longest guitar solo By David Silverberg Austin guitarist David Didonato is livestreaming his attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records streak for the longest guitar solo of all time.

Gary Moore drank himself to death By Alexander Baron Estepona - Rock guitarist Gary Moore was found dead in his Spanish hotel room just over a year ago. His official cause of death has just been announced.

Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton dies at 60 By Paul Wallis Typical. Thousands of strumsy wumsy pseudo guitarists continue to fester on interminably, but a good one, Ron Asheton, is no longer with us, dying of natural causes. Ashton was a real hard rock guitarist, not the Cornflake With Two Bar Chords type.

Guitarist Delaney Bramlett Has Died At Age 69 By KJ Mullins Legendary rock guitarist Delaney Bramlett has died following gallbladder surgery. He was 69. According to his wife he had been in ill health for the past seven months.

Jazz Star Jeff Healey Dies at 41, Succumbs to Retinal Cancer By David Silverberg Canadian jazz legend and aficionado Jeff Healey died yesterday in his hometown Toronto, leaving behind a memorable trail of notable albums and a passion for old-school relics. The blind guitarist had suffered from retinal cancer.

Queen guitarist Brian May gets doctorate in astrophysics By dpa news London - Guitarist with British rock band Queen, Brian May, has been awarded a doctorate in astrophysics after interrupting his studies over 30 years ago, reports said Friday.

Kiss guitarist Mark St. John dies By kurtrat Former Kiss guitarist Mark St. John died Thursday from an apparent brain hemorrhage.

Amazing 6 Year Old Guitarist in Ellen DeGeneres Show By Chris V. Thangham Amazing 6 year old Guitarist.

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