by Todd Beebe Guitarist Frank Hannon has maintained a steady and strong career since the mid-1980s. As co-founder and lead guitarist of the band Tesla, Hannon has seen all of the ups and downs of the music business. Tesla has kept a loyal following for 40 years now, with their unique brand of wide-ranging hard rock. Frank has released solo albums through the years that showcase his incredible diversity. While they have all been outstanding, none run as deep as his 2025 releas

By Todd Beebe Songwriting is an interesting art. Some people have a little knack for it, some people are great at it, and some long to be like Jimmy Webb. Jimmy seems to birth the tunes simply by being alive. He is one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and without a doubt, a walking inspiration. Jimmy Webb is best known for his numerous platinum-selling songs including "Up, Up and Away," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," "The Worst That Co

Rendal Wall is a music man of the people. He started working at Gibson Guitar in 1960. During his 22 years with the company he designed priceless tools to help musicians create and perform their best.

Warren Haynes is a true modern day music legend. From his humble beginnings with country artist, David Allan Coe, Warren went on to play in The Dickey Betts Band. When the Allman Brothers Band reformed to celebrate their 20th anniversary in 1989, Betts asked Haynes to join him in the Allmans as the second guitar player. Warren recently released his solo album Million Voices Whisperwhich may be his finest work to date.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience’ 1967 album “Are You Experienced” was a landmark album that broke ground in numerous ways. The album was so...

Buddy Guy's Legends Bluesletter from September and October 1999 scanned and posted as images

They also have their own stories. That is the basis for the book A Perfectly Good Guitar. Author Chuck Holly brings us an interesting entry.

Originally printed in 2017 Here’s a story of Buddy Guy Preaching the Blues at the Opera House in 2014, then all the way up to Bluesfest,...

I have watched people walk through the doors of Buddy Guy’s Legends with looks of profound admiration and excitement. They gaze into the...