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SMG Legends Series: Looking Back at Dimebag Darrell

Dimebag Darrell Abbott’s most famous musical venture Pantera was formed in 1981, with his brother Vinnie Paul on drums….

Prince Rogers Nelson: Much More Than Purple Rain!

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Prince got his first music contract when he was only 17, and released his first album two years later….

Randy Rhoads: The Passing of a Legend

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To acknowledge the passing of a legend, I decided to visit the location of Randy’s Rhoads final moments outside of Leesburg, Florida at the remote estate of Jerry Calhoun.

SMG Musician Spotlight: Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra

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ELO had lots of hit singles but they never had a number one hit. I mostly ignored ELO and Jeff Lynne for many years….

Guitar Spotlight: Akira Takasaki

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This weeks guitar player hails from Japan where he is well known for his early contributions to 80′s Metal. His name is Akira Takasaki of the band Loudness.

SMG Legends: Led Zeppelin and Jimmy Page

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Often it has been implied that Led Zeppelin were nothing more then a cover band, but that wouldn’t be fair. Jimmy Page played his guitar in a fashion that took his music to a new place. It was harder and the sound was unique and fresh.