Let Vinnie Explain: Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar Sound
No one sounds like Eddie Van Halen. Pro musician Vinnie DeMasi explains a little of the magic to his technique.
U2’s The Edge: How Does He Get That Sound?
U2’s music is largely defined by the instantly-recognizable guitar sound of The Edge. What are some of his tricks to achieve it?
“Stairway To Heaven” Vs. “Taurus”…Again
The legal battle over whether “Stairway to Heaven” ripped off another song is on once again. A musician friend of ours takes a look at the musical argument.
The Right Wine for … Steely Dan’s “Gaucho”
“The Cuervo Gold/The fine Columbian/Make tonight a wonderful thing.” Have lyrics ever evoked a time and place more perfectly? While the Cuervo and Columbian are natural pairings from Steely Dan’s “Gaucho,” we’d like to suggest yet another in this episode of “Wine & Vinyl.”
