This week In Guitar Virtuosi 15/52
Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Beck, Jerry Garcia, Dickey Betts, Robert Fripp, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Robin Trower, Ritchie Blackmore, Dave Grohl , Eric Clapton & Keith Richards, Marc Ribot
Van Halen releases ‘Women and Children First,’ their third album produced By Ted Templeman (1980)
Van Halen‘s ‘Women and Children First’ is their third studio album produced By Ted Templeman and released on March 26, 1980 by Warner Bros.
Van Halen release ‘5150,’ their seventh album featuring Sammy Hagar as a singer (1986)
Van Halen‘s ‘5150’ is their seventh studio album (a.k.a. “fifty-one-fifty”) featuring Sammy Hagar in replacement of David Lee Roth and released on March 24, 1986 by Warner Bros.
Van Halen release their second album titled …. ‘Van Halen II’ (1979)
‘Van Halen II’ is their second studio album produced by Ted Templeman and released on March 23, 1979 by Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. publish ‘Van Halen,’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’ and ‘You Really Got Me’ (1978)
‘Van Halen‘ is their eponymous debut studio album featuring ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’ and ‘You Really Got Me,’ produced by Ted Templeman and released on February 10, 1978 by Warner Bros.
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52
Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass and Steve Gadd’s subtle drumming anchoring restrained improvisation. Meanwhile, John Coltrane’s quartet version of "I Want to Talk About You" on *Soultrane* strips an old big-band tune to its emotional core, balancing reverence with hints of the freedom he’d later fully embrace.
Wayne Shorter’s "Starry Night" from *Without a Net* showcases conversational interplay within his quartet, while Chick Corea’s ambitious "Moseb the Executioner" merges diverse traditions despite feeling structurally dense. Dizzy Gillespie’s "A Night in Tunisia" pushes Afro-Cuban rhythms into bebop's restless energy, contrasting with Jimmy Smith’s warmer jazz-organ twist on "Honky Tonk," particularly live. Each track offers glimpses of its artist’s unique touchpoint in jazz history.
Van Halen release their twelfth album : ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ marking the return of David Lee Roth (2012)
Van Halen‘s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ is their twelfth studio album (the first with David Lee Roth since he left in 1984) released on February 7, 2012, by Interscope Records.
Me:nu Du Jour January 26 (EN.FR.ES)
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As we remember, today, Eddie Van Halen on his Birthday, the day is perfect for a ‘Van Halen At Their Bests’ post
Van Halen release their tenth album : ‘Balance’ featuring ‘Can’t Stop Lovin’ You’ (1995)
Van Halen‘s ‘Balance’ is their tenth studio album (the last to feature Sammy Hagar), released on January 24, 1995 by Warner Bros. Records.
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 04/52
Pat Metheny reshapes Carly Simon's "That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be" into a tender baritone guitar instrumental, while John Fahey’s “Old Southern Medley” weaves Americana with subversive nuance. Paco de Lucía’s “Antonia (Buleria Por Solea)” balances flamenco tradition with modern flair, and Tommy Emmanuel’s "Eva Waits" blends delicate fingerpicking with cinematic tension. Eddie Van Halen’s iconic "Eruption" redefined guitar solos, and Yngwie Malmsteen’s virtuosic "Far Beyond the Sun" revels in neoclassical theatrics. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Riviera Paradise” offers a jazz-tinged reprieve, while Joe Bonamassa’s “Never Give All Your Heart” delivers polished blues-rock. Shawn Lane’s "Improvisation 2" channels chaotic brilliance, and Charlie Hunter’s “Untitled Improvisation #2” merges groove and innovation, with James “Blood” Ulmer adding raw fusion to the mix in “Black Rock.”
Me:nu Du Jour January 19 (EN.FR.ES)
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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 03/52
Thos are standout tracks like The Rolling Stones’ gritty "Can’t You Hear Me Knocking," blending Keith Richards’ raw riffs with Mick Taylor’s impromptu solos and Bobby Keys’ sultry sax. Larry Carlton’s smooth "Burnable" showcases lyrical precision in jazz fusion, while Nils Lofgren’s heartfelt "Keith Don’t Go" is an emotional nod to Keith Richards. Albert King’s "Born Under a Bad Sign" channels blues swagger with timeless riffs, and Matt Schofield’s "Dreaming of You" thrives on live-stage chemistry. Whitesnake’s "Crying in the Rain" contrasts its bluesy 1982 version with the glam-metal sheen of 1987, and Silverchair’s intense "Freak" bursts with grunge angst. The G3 tour performance of "Highway Star," featuring Joe Satriani, Phil Collen, and John Petrucci, turns the classic into a fiery guitar duel, while Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s "Deja Voodoo" asserts youthful blues-rock audacity. Eddie Van Halen’s NAMM demo mixes personal anecdotes with spontaneous riffs, leaving an intimate yet electrifying mark.
Van Halen release their sixth album : ‘1984’ featuring ‘Jump,’ ‘Panama’ and ‘I’ll Wait’ (1984)
Van Halen‘s ‘1984’ is their sixth studio album (and the last before David Lee Roth leaves the band in 1985) released on January 9, 1984 by Warner Bros.
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 44/52
John McLaughlin, Jimmy Herring, David Gilmour, Steve Howe, Adrian Belew, Joe Bonamassa, Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Satriani, Vernon Reid, Carlos Santana, Richie Sambora, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Schenker
This week In One-Off Collaborations 42/52
Flea & Nirvana, Eddie Van Halen & Sheryl Crow, Keith Richards & U2, John Mayer & Eric Clapton, Lee Ritenour & Steve Lukather, Steve Cropper, Robert Cray & Dave Edmonds, Elton John & Leon Russell, Lauryn Hill & Ziggy Marley, Wyclef Jean & Destiny's Child, Donna Summer & Seal, Jack Bruce & Friends, John Legend & Esperanza Spalding
Me:nu Du Jour October 16 (EN.FR.ES)
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