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I’M A GUITARIST
Welcome to I'M A GUITARIST, the personal blog of Richard Perkins.
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Previous Blogs
- Acoustic Apprentice 2009
- Acoustic Blues France 2010
- Bath Guitar School Band 2009
- Bath Guitar School Band 2010
- Bath Guitar School Band 2011
- Bath Guitar School Band 2012
- Blues & Beyond 2012
- Complete Acoustic Guitarist 2011
- Complete Acoustic Guitarist 2012
- Complete Electric Guitarist 2011
- Modern Electric Blues 2010
- Modern Electric Blues 2011
- Monsters of Rock 2009
- Rock Apprentice 2010
- South West Rocks 2010
- Sussex Rocks 2012
@bath_gtr_school on Twitter
- "A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open." - Frank Zappa http://t.co/vThc2KsJUn 15 hours ago
- Just taught 'One Way Or Another' by Blondie: youtu.be/mFerLNdpwO4 You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 22 hours ago
- Just taught 'Touch Too Much' by AC/DC: youtu.be/pasdXZ6QEes You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 1 day ago
- Just taught 'Low' by Cracker: youtu.be/gYdlqjiQPAc You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 1 day ago
- Just taught 'Teach Your Children' by CSNY: youtu.be/wx4AATLY7L8 You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 1 day ago
- 1996: Blues guitarist Johnny Guitar Watson died of a heart attack while on tour in Japan; collapsing mid guitar solo. youtu.be/hLNvBWOGI2g 2 days ago
- On this day in 1970, Crosby Stills Nash & Young went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Deja Vu'. youtu.be/c7goifK_2qY 2 days ago
- On this day in 1966, The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds'. youtu.be/-E4FRtrD9aQ 3 days ago
- Just taught 'Whole Lotta Love' by Led Zeppelin: youtu.be/jRiGOjHFsgg You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 3 days ago
- Just taught 'The Hunter' by Free: youtu.be/EtI3QKmLps0 You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 3 days ago
@imaguitarist on Twitter
- I think this book store has taken the title of @orzelc's book 'How To Teach Relativity To Your Dog' too literally. http://t.co/zvQaPxYIGU 2 days ago
- RT @ITVLauraK: Remember in all of this- corporation tax is paid on profits, NOT sales - of course the two are linked, but tax costs not cal… 3 days ago
- @propertystyling Also, I fly to NY next week and I've booked my return bus in advance. I never take a train from airport - rip off! 3 days ago
- @PropertyStyling If coming back from Heathrow I always take the bus back to Bath. 2-3hrs. Fairly comfy and once a you're on you are on! £20? 3 days ago
- Technology rocks! @CatherineQ tweets a Space Flight Now link and I stream the live Atlas launch via iPhone straight to the Apple TV. 3 days ago
- Snow atop of the Brecon Beacons in May! http://t.co/Y48bRj0cQV -- Cool! // via @mattbotwood 3 days ago
- RT @mattbotwood: The conditions at the top of the #breconbeacons this morning on.fb.me/13kLSzT Snow in mid-May in Wales!? #photography 3 days ago
- “@robinince: two shows in Bath coming up in ten days rondotheatre.co.uk” @WeLoveBath A must see show! 3 days ago
- @PradaAndProzac ...just like a normal Saturday night out in Bath then?! #TooHonest 5 days ago
- @PradaAndProzac If I'm honest, when I am parched a good cup of tea beforehand helps get any job done well!! #honest 5 days ago
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Recent Posts
- Ricky Gervais Launches ‘Learn Guitar With David Brent’
- Commander Chris Hadfield’s Top Guitar Space Videos!
- Metal Legends Black Sabbath Announce December 2013 UK Tour
- HMV saved by Hilco in rescue deal worth ~£50m
- Tribute to Jimi Hendrix made from plectrums unveiled in London
- Eric Johnson Kicks Off 6-Date UK Tour
- G7th Launch The Vocal Capo
- Introducing: TC Electronic String Economy
- Brit Pop Heavyweights Settle Differences To Perform Teenage Cancer Trust Gig
- Richard Branson Launches New Label – Virgin EMI Records
- Name That Chord, Chimp!
- Slash records a rockin’ take of ‘Angry Birds’ theme tune
- Guthrie Govan demos the TC Electronic Ditto Looper
- Roy Buchanan: Greatest Unknown Guitarist in the World
- A musicians worst nightmare: 1965 Gibson ES335 crushed in airport loading dock
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Tag Archives: Jeff Beck
Roy Buchanan: Greatest Unknown Guitarist in the World
Joe Bonamassa today tweeted about a great 3-part Roy Buchanan documentary called ‘Greatest Unknown Guitarist in the World’ first aired on P.B.S back in 1971. Roy was a true pioneer of the Telecaster guitar sound and is listed in both Rolling … Continue reading
Joe Satriani – Starry Night Live in San Francisco beach for Kron 4 TV
Joe Satriani and Galen Henson plays “Starry Night” for KRON 4 Bay Area news at Crissy Field in San Francisco. During the interview to promote his home coming concerts at The Fillmore in San Francisco, Joe talks about his famous guitar students, … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Video, Website
Tagged Bay Area, Brian May, Charlie Hunter, Crissy Field, Eric Clapton, Galen Henson, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Joe Satriani, Kirk Hammett, KRON 4, San Francisco, Starry Night, Steve Vai, The Fillmore
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Jeff Beck receives an Honorary Fellowship from University of the Arts London and University of Sussex
Jeff Beck has received an Honorary Fellowship from University of the Arts London in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of Music. On this special occasion Jeff swapped his guitar for the scroll to collect his honorary degree yesterday in … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Jeff!
Living guitar legend, Jeff Beck, turns 67 today! Today, Friday 24th June, 2011, marks the former Yardbirds’ guitarist and multiple inductee to the rock ‘n’ roll hall of fame, 67th birthday. Jeff is currently on tour in Europe with his band, including: … Continue reading
Posted in Happy Birthday
Tagged Brush with the Blues, DVD, Going Down, Happy Birthday, How High The Moon, Jason Rebello, Jeff Beck, Jeff Beck Group, Live, Live at Ronnie Scott's, Live on Jools Holland, Narada Michael Walden, Rhonda Smith, Rock n Roll Party, Ronnie Scott's, Where Were You, Yardbirds
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Review: Jeff Beck – ‘Jeff Beck Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul’ DVD
I finally got around to picking up a copy of Jeff Beck’s latest performance DVD today and after watching it all I can say is WOW! Jeff puts in a stellar performance on some classic Rock ‘n’ Roll hits. As … Continue reading
Jeff Beck LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE from the Grammy Museum
I recently saw Jeff Beck perform at the Colston Hall in Bristol with his current live band, which included; Rhonda Smith (bass), Narada Michael Walden (drums) and Jason Robello (keys). Although the band IMHO were not as tight as Jeff’s 2008/09 … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Review, Video, Website
Tagged A Day In The Life, Beatles, Bristol, Colston Hall, Grammy Awards, Grammy Museum, Grammys, Jason Robello, Jeff Beck, Narada Michael Walden, Rhonda Smith, Tal Wilkenfeld, Vinnie Colaiuta
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Jimi Hendrix ~ RIP (1942-1970)
On September 18th 1970 the music world lost yet another guitar legend – Jimi Hendrix. Jimi died, aged 27, in the flat of his girlfriend, Monika Dannemann, in Notting Hill, London. Wonders will never cease about what musical delights Jimi would have created … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, RIP, Video, Website
Tagged 40th, Anniversary, G3, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer, Little Wing, Monika Dannemann, Notting Hill, Rest in Peace, RIP, Satriani, Steve Vai, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Yngwie Malmsteen
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