Tag: Guitar
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JBL BandBox AI-Powered Practice Amps Debut for Aspiring Musicians
JBL Introduces AI-Powered BandBox Practice Amps Audio giant JBL has expanded its lineup with two new AI-powered practice amplifiers, the BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio, officially announced on January 22, 2026. Built for musicians who want to rehearse with precision and flexibility, these amps fuse JBL’s renowned sound quality with onboard Stem AI technology. The…
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Bob Weir Dies at 78: Grateful Dead Co-Founder Remembered
A Legendary Voice in American Rock Has Passed Veteran guitarist Bob Weir, a foundational member of the Grateful Dead and a driving force in the evolution of American rock, has died at the age of 78, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram account. The news marks the end of an era for…
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Fender Expands into Audio: A GuitarIcon’s First Headphones and Portable Speakers
Fender Announces its Debut in Consumer Audio Legendary guitar maker Fender has stepped into the crowded world of consumer audio with a bold new offshoot: Fender Audio. Following in the footsteps of other guitar-hero brands, including Marshall and Orange, Fender is leveraging its storied heritage to offer a line of headphones and portable speakers designed…
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Perry Bamonte: Remembering The Cure’s Multitalented Keyboardist and Guitarist
A founding member of The Cure’s later-era sound Perry Bamonte, the versatile keyboardist and guitarist whose contributions helped shape The Cure’s latter-day sound, has died at the age of 65. The English indie rock band announced the news on their official channels, noting that Bamonte passed away after a short illness at home. The announcement…
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Perry Bamonte: Remembering The Cure’s Guitarist and Keyboardist at 65
Celebrating a Cornerstone of The Cure Perry Bamonte, a dependable force in The Cure as both guitarist and keyboardist, has died at the age of 65 after battling a short illness at home over Christmas. The news, confirmed by the band on their official channels, marks the loss of a musician who spent decades shaping…
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Perry Bamonte Dies: The Cure Keyboardist Remembered as Warm, Vital Spirit
Tribute and timeline Perry Bamonte, the longtime guitarist and keyboard player for The Cure, has passed away at the age of 65. The band confirmed the news on their official site, expressing deep sadness and paying tribute to a musician who helped shape the sound and stage presence of one of alternative rock’s most enduring…
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Kingfish Strikes Again: Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram Drives the Blues into the Year’s Biggest Film
Introduction: A Blues Prodigy in the Spotlight From the dust and Delta air of Clarksdale, Mississippi, to the gleaming stages of global film festivals, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has become synonymous with a new era of the blues. Known for blistering guitar work and deeply soulful storytelling, the young virtuoso is now taking center stage in…
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Ace Frehley Dies at 74: Kiss Co-Founder Remembered
tributes pour in as Ace Frehley, Kiss co-founder, dies at 74 Ace Frehley, the iconic lead guitarist and one of the original founders of the rock powerhouse Kiss, has died at age 74. The musician’s family confirmed the news after he suffered fatal injuries following a fall in his recording studio in September. The death…
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Ace Frehley Dies at 74: Original KISS Guitarist Remembered
Ace Frehley, Founding KISS Guitarist, Dies at 74 Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist who helped propel KISS to stardom, has died at the age of 74. The musician passed away after a hospitalization that culminated in a brain bleed, according to reports confirmed by TMZ. His family reportedly faced a difficult decision to remove…
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Ace Frehley: Remembering the KISS Original Guitarist and 74-Year-Old Icon
Ace Frehley, Founding KISS Guitarist, Dies at 74 Ace Frehley, the iconic lead guitarist who helped forge KISS’s electric sound, has died at the age of 74. Reports confirm he passed away after a hospitalization and life-support decision by his family following a brain bleed he suffered after a fall. The news marks the loss…