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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
- .@Rockschool Launch Hot Rock Guitar 4 & 5 - Pre-order your copy now and get exclusive video walkthroughs of 6 tracks! wp.me/p11A4B-v9 13 hours ago
- At @Stage2Studios ready to rehearse for @Bathfestivals Party in the City on Friday 24th May in Parade Gardens. @bath_gtr_school on at 6:30pm 2 days ago
- "A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open." - Frank Zappa http://t.co/vThc2KsJUn 3 days ago
- Just taught 'One Way Or Another' by Blondie: youtu.be/mFerLNdpwO4 You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 3 days ago
- Just taught 'Touch Too Much' by AC/DC: youtu.be/pasdXZ6QEes You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 4 days ago
- Just taught 'Low' by Cracker: youtu.be/gYdlqjiQPAc You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 4 days ago
- Just taught 'Teach Your Children' by CSNY: youtu.be/wx4AATLY7L8 You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 4 days ago
- 1996: Blues guitarist Johnny Guitar Watson died of a heart attack while on tour in Japan; collapsing mid guitar solo. youtu.be/hLNvBWOGI2g 4 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 5 days ago
- On this day in 1966, The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds'. youtu.be/-E4FRtrD9aQ 5 days ago
@imaguitarist on Twitter
- @Rockschool I will pre-order later today. Cheers! 12 hours ago
- The cassette is making a comeback. Is it really? bbc.co.uk/news/business-… 13 hours ago
- .@Rockschool Launch Hot Rock Guitar 4 & 5 - Pre-order your copy now and get exclusive video walkthroughs of 6 tracks! wp.me/p11A4B-v9 13 hours ago
- @snowballthrower - Said in a squeaky helium voice. The whole album exudes much fun and youthful energy. Also reminds me of hot summers! 14 hours ago
- I do love a good rummage in Poundland. I found Supergrass is 10 on DVD (2 disc edition) - I love this band. I Should Coco is a great record! 15 hours ago
- It is interesting to see US tweets saying 'pray for Oklahoma' and UK tweets 'thoughts are with Oklahoma'. The very same thing in my mind. 18 hours ago
- RT @Slate This time lapse video of the Moore tornado is absolutely bonkers: slate.me/163kyxx 1 day ago
- “@MaxWeedon: “@imaguitarist: “@MaxWeedon: The Doors - The End youtu.be/1b26BD5KjH0” Classic!” << aye. RIP Ray :(” Sad news. Legend. 1 day ago
- “@MaxWeedon: The Doors - The End youtu.be/1b26BD5KjH0” Classic! 1 day ago
- “Live video of a large tornado that's forming to NE of Oklahoma City in US news9.com/story/22301266…” - Just streamed live footage to Apple TV! 1 day ago
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Recent Posts
- Rockschool Launch Hot Rock Guitar 4 & 5
- 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
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Tag Archives: RIP
RIP Big Jim Sullivan ~ 1941-2012
Legendary UK guitarist and session player Big Jim Sullivan has passed away at the age of 71. As well as playing studio sessions with Jimmy Page and mentoring a young Ritchie Blackmore, Big Jim also played guitar on at least … Continue reading
Radiohead Reschedule European Tour Dates After Tragic Stage Collapse
Radiohead posted on their Facebook page today [19.30 BST]: “As you will probably have heard the roof over the stage collapsed at our show in Toronto killing crew member Scott Johnson and injuring three other crew members. The collapse also … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, RIP, Website
Tagged Canada, European Tour, Radiohead, Reschedule Tour, RIP, Scott Johnson, Stage Collapse, Toronto
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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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Gary Moore – One year on
It was one year ago to this day that the news filtered through via social networking sites that the great blues guitarist Gary Moore had passed away while on holiday in Spain. Gary’s sad passing shocked the whole guitar community, … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, RIP, Video, Website
Tagged Gary Moore, Lord of the Strings, Rest in Peace, RIP, The Messiah Will Come Again, White Knuckles and Blue Moods
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RIP Bert Jansch ~ 1943-2011
The legendary Scottish acoustic guitar maestro, Bert Jansch, has died today aged 67. Jansch was known as a shy performer but still managed to capture his audiences attention with mesmorising live performances that crossed way beyond the folk genre into mainstream pop … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, RIP, Video, Website
Tagged Acoustic Guitar, Bernard Butler, Bert Jansch, Donovan, Folk, Glasgow, Herbert Jansch, Jimmy Page, Johnny Marr, Led Zeppelin, Mike Harding, Neil Young, Pentangle, Rest in Peace, RIP, Scottish, The Smiths
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RIP Eric Roche ~ 1967–2005
September 6th, 2011 marks the sixth anniversary of the sad passing of Eric Roche who died after a battle with throat cancer in 2005. I first saw Eric perform during a music trade show clinic, circa 2003, but had known … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, RIP, Video, Website
Tagged Acoustic Guitar, Anniversary, Benjamin Guitars, DADGAD, Eric Roche, Fine Young Cannibals, Guitar Techniques, Nirvana, Rest in Peace, RIP, She Drives Me Crazy, Smells Like Teen Spirit, The Beatles, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, YouTube
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RIP David “Honey-Boy” Edwards ~ 1915-2011
The last of the Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen David “Honey-Boy” Edwards has died of congestive heart failure at his home in Chicago aged 96. The Grammy award winning blues guitarist and singer had still been performing well into his 90s … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago Blues, David Honey-Boy Edwards, Delta Blues, Mississippi Blues, Rest in Peace, RIP, Robert Johnson
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RIP Jerry Leiber ~ 1933-2011
‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Stand By Me’ songwriter Jerry Leiber passes away aged 78 The legendary songwriter, Jerry Leiber, has died of cardiopulmonary failure in Los Angeles. The songsmith wrote hits for The Drifters, The Coasters and Ben E. Kin, and also … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, RIP, Video, Website
Tagged Ben E. King, Elvis Presley, Hound Dog, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Rest in Peace, RIP, Stand By Me, The Coasters, The Drifters, Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton
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Amy Winehouse found dead, aged 27
Amy Winehouse, 27, was found dead at her home in Camden, north London today, Saturday, 23rd July 2011. A police spokesperson confirmed that a 27-year-old woman had died in Camden and that the cause of death was as yet unexplained. … Continue reading
