Jeff Porcaro Biography – It’s About Time

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Pre-order now and receive an autographed copy of It’s About Time, signed by author Robyn Flans, and a limited edition card featuring a “Rosanna” chart handwritten by Jeff with early childhood photo from the family archive.

Pre-Orders are expected to ship beginning in mid-September.

One of the most recorded drummers in history,Jeff Porcarobecame a music superstar held in equal esteem by fans and music professionals alike. A founding member of Grammy-award winning group Toto, Jeff also recorded and toured with a list of artists that reads like a who’s who of popular music in the late twentieth century.

WithIt’s About Time: Jeff Porcaro,The Man and His Music, author Robyn Flans provides insight into Jeff’s musical career. Starting with his childhood and formative years, the book recounts his establishment on the L.A. scene, rise to stardom with Toto, and legendary career as one of the most sought-after…

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ALCATRAZZ TO RELEASE FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN OVER 30 YEARS

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ALCATRAZZ TO RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM

BORN INNOCENT THROUGH SILVER LING MUSIC ON JULY 31st, 2020

“Polar Bear” Video + Pre-orders Now Available

ALCATRAZZwill release their brand new full-length,Born Innocent, via Silver Lining Music on July 31st; pre-orders now availableat this location

The hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal bandALCATRAZZwill once again throw down a studio gauntlet on July 31stwithBorn Innocent, their first studio venture since 1986’sDangerous Games. Alongside the unique vocal prowess and range of star frontman and founding memberGRAHAM BONNET,Born Innocentalso features fellow founding membersJIMMY WALDOandGARY SHEA. And from the classic album art, featuring the mighty rock itself,Born Innocentis a journey into the sort of heavy, melodic and supremely articulated hard rock that is a cornerstone of the likes ofRAINBOWand theMICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, territoryALCATRAZZsuccessfully strode in the ‘80s before going on hiatus.

Debuting onBorn Innocentis the latest of the illustriousALCATRAZZguitarists to bring their extreme six-string talents to the band, with…

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Watch “Riff Lords” Streaming Now On Gibson TV; Learn How To Play Iconic Riffs With Phil X Of Bon Jovi And Richie Faulkner Of Judas Priest

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“RIFF LORDS”

–WHERE ARTISTS TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY THEIR ICONIC RIFFS–

NEW EPISODES FEATURING:

PHIL X (BON JOVI) AND RICHIE FAULKNER (JUDAS PRIEST)

STREAMING NOW

(HERE)

NASHVILLE, TN (May 29, 2020) GIBSON TV, the iconic, American-made guitar maker’s first-ever all-original, worldwide online network–features original series from the world’s best storytellers.

GIBSON TV’s new series titled “RIFF LORDS” is a thoroughly epic and unique series which gives viewers the opportunity to learn their favorite riffs directly from the iconic artists who wrote them. Up close and personal, “RIFF LORDS” is a “how to” series that offers a once-in-a-lifetime guitar lesson.

All GIBSON TV original shows are streamed for free on Gibson.com (HERE); subscribe to GIBSON TV on YouTube and be notified when new episodes become available (HERE).

Watch and share the latest episodes of “RIFF LORDS” on GIBSON TV here:

PHIL X

(Bon Jovi, Phil X & the Drills)

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Soundcheck Live on May 12 to Feature Nuno, Orianthi, Avril, Phil X, Gary Cherone, dUg Pinnick and dozens of others produced by Steve Ferlazzo to Benefit Music Cares

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On May 12, Soundcheck Live will host a #LetItBe fundraising campaign starring Avril Lavigne, Nuno Bettencourt, Orianthi, Phil X, Gary Cherone, dUg Pinnick and 62 brilliant artists and engineers. Produced by Steve Ferlazzo All proceeds going to MusiCares.org

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