Riffs: Music Mag Folds, Action Figure, Barack Twisted, Greenwood Strung Out, Warrior Reunites
March 18, 2008
Harp Done from Harp Offbeat music magazine Harp is folding. Check out one of the mag''s final online stories about a PRS that several guitarists at SXSW played. Scott Ian Action Figure &
Harp Donefrom HarpOffbeat music magazine Harp is folding. Check out one of the mag''s final online stories about a PRS that several guitarists at SXSW played. | |
Scott Ian Action Figure & Poker Dealfrom Action Figure Insider, Online Casino NewsAnthrax guitarist Scott Ian is one busy dude. He just inked deals for an action figure and a bobble-head doll in his likeness and picked up a poker sponsorship. The guy can play some cards -- he recently won VH1''s Rock Stars of Poker charity competition. | |
Barack Gets Twistedfrom MSNBCImagine the Twisted Sister song, "I Wanna Rock" with the lyrics changed to "I Want Barack." Yep. Apparently TS guitarist Jay Jay French is a big-time Democrat - he recut the song with a new vocalist to support Mr. Obama, who has yet to comment. Look for it on YouTube soon. | |
Radiohead Guitarist Strung outfrom al.comThe Alabama Symphony Orchestra is about to tackle a Jonny Greenwood piece. "Popcorn Superhet Receiver" is a 20 minute orchestral number written by the Radiohead guitarist when he worked for the BBC. Appropriately enough, the full-stringed arrangement was partially inspired by radio static. | |
Warrior Reunitesfrom BlabbermouthThe band''s classic lineup with Parramore McCarty and Joe Floyd will be in place as the band works on a new CD. |