This blog spot is the home to my ramblings. I am a free lance writer. Most of my work goes on Associated Content. Sometimes I write what is on my mind, sometimes I plug some of my writing, and sometimes a combination of the two. So, sit back read, enjoy, and we will see where it goes.
I most have lost my mind taking an epic, masterpiece like Stairway to Heaven and use it on a Battle of the Bands. It's worse than playing the song in a guitar store. What's worse is one of the cover versions I plan to use many regard as the best one. So this nut job of a blogger thinks he has a version that can compete! Well I think I have one. What I think and how the votes come in can be quite different. I've had nail biters, ties, blowouts, and shutouts so let's start this riot.
Since the song is pretty long I am not going to dig out the original. I'm pretty sure everyone has probably heard Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. If you haven't go check out their fourth album.
Heart with Jason Bonham
Mary J Blige
Mary like Heart has some help on this song. Mary has the guitars of Steve Vai and Orianthi.
Heart or Mary. Let me know in the comments. I'll write about the winner in a week or so.
A super group consisting of Glenn Hughes, Steve Vai and Chad Smith won my Battle of the Bands over Type O Negative convincingly. No shut out. Not really a surprise since Glenn Hughes was in Deep Purple for a time.
Here is Deep Purple way back in 1974 with David Coverdale on vocals..Glenn is on bass and vocals as well the song is called "Burn"
Here is a pic of Glenn Hughes performing live with Black Country Communion..
Steve Vai is a great guitarist here he performs "Tender Surrender"..
Chad Smith is a drummer for The Red Hot Chili Peppers and is almost as good as Will Ferrell...
Red Hot Chili Peppers.."Under the Bridge"
Here is Glenn Hughes with Jason Bonham and Joe Bonamassa in a group called Black Country Communion...the song "Black Country"
Thanks for visiting I hope you enjoyed! Congrats to Glenn Hughes, Steve Vai and Chad Smith!
13 years ago today my life changed at a Dio, Scorpions and Deep Purple concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In commemorating that I thought it was fitting to pull out some Deep Purple covers.
This song is from that tour and kind of fits "Perfect Strangers" by Deep Purple..
Before that fateful night Deep Purple had been one of the groups I first liked way back in high school as my tastes were switching from a more pop oriented taste to a rockier guitar driven taste. Today's song isn't "Perfect Strangers." I decided to go with a song I still like to listen to when I roll down the windows and cruise down the highway.
Deep Purple's "Highway Star" from their 1972 album "Machine Head."
My battle of the bands contenders are below. However , I thought I would share some other Battle of the Bands with you as well.
If you are still looking for more musical fun after you vote, you can check out these sites for more battles:
Please check out my friends above, they post some pretty neat stuff! Regular rules. Listen to the two versions of the song below and vote in the comments for the version you like best. Of course the best rule is to enjoy. Rev your engines and welcome to the Battle! We have Type O Negative taking on an all star band featuring a Deep Purple alumni, a Red Hot Chile Pepper, and great guitarist. So the battle should be fun!
Challenger One: Type O Negative
Challenger Two: Glenn Hughes, Steve Vai and Chad Smith
Thanks for visiting and I look forward to your vote!
Okay for O I will blog about one of the better female guitarists out there. Her full name is Orianthi Panagaris but she is one of those artists that simply go by one name, Orianthi. The 28-year old guitarist has already had an incredible career. She has been a guitarist for Michael Jackson and Alioce Cooper. She has performed with some other great artists as well. She has had a big hit.
Elle Magazine named her one of the top female guitarists in 2009. Guitar International Magazine awardeed her the 2010 Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year. Paul Reed Smith guitars produces a signature guitar model for her. Not too shabby at all.
Here is her hit single "According to You"...
and her follow up hit...
Here she is with Alice Cooper...
Here is her guitar solo with Michael Jackson..
Here she is with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai...
I mean if she can hang with thwat group she must be alright. Well I will be back soon with another post...
