‘FLYING V’ DOCUMENTARY TELLS THE STORY OF ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS STYLES OF ELECTRIC GUITAR

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September 11, 2020will see the release of the new DVD, ‘Flying V.’ Issued as part of the popular ‘Inside Metal’ series, ‘Flying V’ was directed by Peter Hansen and produced by Hansen and Michael Denner, andfeatures in-depth interviews with countless renowned metal guitarists who have helped make this make/model one of the most instantly identifiable instruments in all of rock.

‘Flying V’ chronicles the origin of the most unique guitar on earth and its incredible influence on the history of rock and roll and heavy metal. Hear from the rock starsthemselves as they describe how, when, and why the Flying V forever changed their careers and altered their entire approach to guitar playing.

Journey inside the mindsof the biggest icons of our era as they tell their riveting tales of discovery and passion for their beloved Flying V’s. Exclusive interviews with members of Metallica, Megadeth,Slayer, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate…

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GREG LAKE THE ANTHOLOGY A Music Journey to be released October 23

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DELUXE 2CD, DOUBLE VINYL & DIGITAL CAREER ANTHOLOGY

INCLUDES EARLY RECORDINGS, KING CRIMSON, ELP AND SOLO RECORDINGS




The Shame, The Shy Limbs, King Crimson, Emerson Lake & Palmer, solo artist, producer, composer, lyricist, bass player
extraordinaire, Greg Lake had it all.On October23rd, BMG will pay fitting tribute to Greg Lake’s career journey with ‘The Anthology’, an essential collection of his outstanding songs and iconic performances.

‘The Anthology’ has many notable highlights: for starters there’s the hugely collectable Psych 45 ‘Love’ that Lake recorded in 1969 whilst with the Shy Limbs, alongside carefully curated treasures from ELP’s hit albums, notably ‘Take A Pebble’, ‘C’est La Vie’ and ‘Lucky Man’
.No Anthology would be complete without that much-loved solo hit ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’, the inclusion of King Crimson’s ‘21stSchizoid Man’, ‘Peace’ and ‘In The Court Of The Crimson King’, plusGreg’s…

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NAMM Announces Believe in Music Week, January 18, 2021

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NAMM Announces Believe in Music Week,January 18, 2021
Believe in Music Weekis an online global gathering to unify and support people who bring music to the world. During the week ofJanuary 18, 2021, Believe in Music will celebrate music makers around the world, and offer educational events andproduct demos at the Marketplace.Sign upto receive updates and participate in monthly NAMM Foundation events that keep us all connected!

NEW THIS MONTH: NAMM Foundation September programming includes webinars for college faculty and students, music educators, music service organizations, music makers and more.
  • 9/17:Online Learning:It Can Be More than You Think
  • 9/23: Back to School Health, Wellness & Safety
  • 9/25: Music and Social Justice: What Should We Be Doing?
  • 9/29: Spark Joy by Learning Ukulele Basics with Peter Luongo
  • 9/30: Back to SchoolAccess and Equity in Online Learning

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PAS Honors Don Lombardi With 2020 President’s Industry Award

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Drum Workshop Inc.(DW) is proud to announce founder and president,Don Lombardihas been honored by thePercussive Arts Society(PAS) with their prestigious2020 President’s Industry Award. The Award recognizes individuals in the Percussion Industry who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their field and exceptional support of the Society.

From humble beginnings Lombardi became a respected professional drummer and drum teacher opening a school called ‘Drum Workshop’ in Santa Monica, California in 1972. Under his guidance,Drum Workshopevolved to become one of the largest and most influential drum designers and manufacturers in the world. Lombardi’s innovative and pioneering approach to product development has led to more than thirty patents being registered in his name and has proved to be one of the key ingredients in the growth of the brand. His stewardship has seen the DW brand portfolio expand to include the revitalized Gretsch Drums, Latin…

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2 NEW BOOKS CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF ROCK LEGENDS JIMI HENDRIX and JOHN BONHAM

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Sadly, this September marks 50 years since the passing of Jimi Hendrix and 40 years since the passing of John Bonham. To celebrate both legendary and influential artists, respected author/journalist Greg Prato has assembled two new books, ‘Avatar of the Electric Guitar: The Genius of Jimi Hendrix’ and ‘BONZO: 30 Rock Drummers Remember the Legendary John Bonham.’ Each book is priced at $19.99 for the paperback and $9.99 for the Kindle version:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08GFPM8RS
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It is widely believed that Jimi Hendrix was one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time…and quite possibly, THE greatest. All you have to do is compare what rock guitar sounded like before Jimi burst on the scene in the late ‘60s, and what it sounded like after. And in addition to trailblazing new sounds and approaches, his influence reached beyond just the guitar community – he quickly became the literal poster child for the…

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