Bath School of Rock
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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 5 hours ago
- Just taught 'One Way Or Another' by Blondie: youtu.be/mFerLNdpwO4 You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 12 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 1 day 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 2 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 1 day 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… 2 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! 2 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? 2 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 4 days ago
- @PradaAndProzac If I'm honest, when I am parched a good cup of tea beforehand helps get any job done well!! #honest 4 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: Les Paul
RIP Jim Marshall OBE ~ 1923-2012
Jim Marshall, the founder of Marshall Amplification, has died aged 88. Official words from Marshall on the http://www.jimmarshall.co.uk/ website: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved founder and leader for the past 50 years, Jim Marshall. … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, RIP, Video, Website
Tagged Dave Mustaine, Jim Marshall, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Perry, Leo Fender, Les Paul, Marshall Amplification, Nikki Sixx, OBE, Rest in Peace, RIP, Seth Lover, Slash, Steve Lukather, Tom Morello, Yngwie, Zakk Wylde
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Google do it again with a tribute Google Doodle to the late Freddie Mercury
Google has created a new interactive, animated doodle that celebrates the life of the late Freddie Mercury, arguably one of rock’s greatest performers. September 5th, 2011 would have marked Freddie’s 65th birthday! The doodle, which is featured on the home … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Video, Website
Tagged Animation, Birthday, Don’t Stop Me Now, Freddie Mercury, Google, Google Doodle, Happy Birthday, Honorary, Les Paul, Queen, Tribute
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Rockin’ All Over The Web – Google pay tribute to Les Paul with interactive doodle
Yesterday Google commemorated the 96th birthday of the legendary guitarist, inventor and musical pioneer, Les Paul with a quirky Google Doodle on the homepage of their http://www.google.com website. News of the doodle spread quickly and blog posts popped up from … Continue reading
Posted in Video, Website, Music, News
Tagged Les Paul, Anniversary, RIP, Blues, Chords, Led Zeppelin, Rock 'n' Roll, Happy Birthday, Google, 96th Birthday, Google Doodle, Interactive Doodle, Google Guitar, Country, Pop, Stairway to Heaven, Twinkle Twinkle, Joy to the World, Lullaby
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Honorary Google Doodle Marks Les Paul’s 96th Birthday
Google have long been known for their quirky search engine doodles to commemorate historic dates or people – see this video montage of the best of them here, incl. Leonardo Da Vinci, Sherlock Holmes and aliens to name just a … Continue reading
Posted in Video, Website, News, RIP, Review
Tagged Les Paul, Anniversary, RIP, Blues, Chords, Rock 'n' Roll, Google, 96th Birthday, Google Doodle, Interactive Doodle, Google Guitar, Country, Pop
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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
Les Paul ~ RIP (1915-2009)
Just over a year ago a true legend of the guitar, Les Paul, died of complications of pneumonia on August 12th 2009. Arguably the greatest innovator of multi-track recording, echo effects and the most famous signature guitar of all time, … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, RIP, Video
Tagged Al Di Meola, Anniversary, Billy Gibbons, CNN, Gibson, Gibson Les Paul, Legend, Les Paul, RIP, Slash, Tribute
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