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Les created the foundation because, as he said " I want to help, even when I am not here". With the relationships Les had with Gibson Guitar, Sam Ash Music, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Foundation, Discovery World Museum, Iridium Jazz Club and many other companys, fans and friends......his foundation is here to help.

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Bobby Weir Curates Second Annual Dead Ahead Festival 2025 Photo Bobby Weir Curates Second Annual Dead Ahead Festival 2025
by Josh Sharpe - September 17, 2024

Bobby Weir will be curating the second annual Dead Ahead Festival with Playa Luna Presents. Set to take place January 9-13, 2025, a legendary lineup of musicians will take the stage at Moon Palace Resort in Riviera Cancún, Mexico....

Melissa Etheridge to Headline 'Women Who Rock' Benefit Concert Photo Melissa Etheridge to Headline 'Women Who Rock' Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - August 08, 2024

Women will rock Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA on August 28th as the annual Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert Presented by Gibson Gives returns with Melissa Etheridge headlining. Music fans who can’t attend the August 28 concert in Pittsburgh have the chance to make a charitable donation. ...

Peter Frampton Confirms 'The Positively Thankful Tour' Photo Peter Frampton Confirms 'The Positively Thankful Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - June 25, 2024

Grammy Award-winning guitarist and soon-to-be Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Peter Frampton, confirms The Positively Thankful Tour. The September run includes stops at New York’s Beacon Theatre, Washington D.C.’s The Warner Theatre, Philadelphia’s The Metropolitan Opera House and more. ...

Peter Frampton Will Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Photo Peter Frampton Will Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024

Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. Frampton, whose nomination marked his first appearance on the ballot to be considered for induction, will be amongst those honored at the ceremony in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Clevel...

Gibson Partners With Noel Gallagher to Create 20 Gibson 1978 Les Paul Custom Guitars Photo Gibson Partners With Noel Gallagher to Create 20 Gibson 1978 Les Paul Custom Guitars
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024

The 20, Noel Gallagher '78 Les Paul Custom guitars will only be available in-person to attendees on the official opening day of the new flagship store, the Gibson Garage London, on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Noel Gallagher and Gibson will donate all profit from the sales of this special run of gui...

Peter Frampton Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Photo Peter Frampton Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024

Peter Frampton has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, celebrating 60 years of touring. Fresh off the heels of his nationwide headline run last year, the 2024 tour will see the acclaimed artist playing at venues across North America, including a stop at Los Angeles' Greek Thea...

British/American Acid Blues Band Bees Deluxe Launches Album at The Shrine Photo British/American Acid Blues Band Bees Deluxe Launches Album at The Shrine
by Blair Ingenthron - February 10, 2024

Bees Deluxe, the British/American acid blues band, embarks on a mini-tour to promote their new album, Hallucinate. Learn more here!...

Gibson Band Releases Debut “Deconstruction' Single Photo Gibson Band Releases Debut “Deconstruction' Single
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023

Gibson, the instrument brand, has announced the launch of the Gibson Band, which features a revolving collective of Gibson artists. The Gibson Band is launching the first single, “Deconstruction,” which was co-written by Serj Tankian of System of a Down and Cesar Gueikian, CEO of Gibson, and feature...

Julien's Auctions Sets World Record For The Sale Of A Clapton Guitar Photo Julien's Auctions Sets World Record For The Sale Of A Clapton Guitar
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023

This circa 1964 Gibson SG electric guitar, first stage-played by the legendary guitarist while touring the United States with iconic rock band Cream, known as Clapton's 'Fool,' sold for $1.27 million, the first time a Clapton guitar has sold for seven figures at auction and setting a world record fo...

Taylor Swift Partners With GRAMMY Museum For 'I Can See You (Taylor's Version) (At GR Photo Taylor Swift Partners With GRAMMY Museum For 'I Can See You (Taylor's Version) (At GRAMMY Museum)' Exhibit
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023

I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (At GRAMMY Museum) immerses the visitor into the world of Swift’s recent “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” music video, with a display of 11 costumes and two instruments for a total of 13 artifacts from the video. The costumes were all worn during S...

Canadian Singer-Songwriter John Dorsch Releases New Album ELEVATION Photo Canadian Singer-Songwriter John Dorsch Releases New Album ELEVATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 14, 2023

Discover the vibrant melodies and unique style of Canadian singer-songwriter John Dorsch in his highly anticipated album 'Elevation.' Immerse yourself in a musical journey influenced by legends like Van Halen and The Beatles. Release date: July 14th. Visit John Dorsch's website for more information....

Peter Frampton Confirms 'Never Say Never' Nationwide Tour Photo Peter Frampton Confirms 'Never Say Never' Nationwide Tour
by Michael Major - April 11, 2023

Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. In 2007, Frampton won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Fingerprints and in 2014 was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. He received the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award from NAMM’s TEC Awards ...

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Confirm Three Shows With Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Photo Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Confirm Three Shows With Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022

Following a successful fall tour and much lauded four-night sold out run with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center earlier this fall, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros—consisting of Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti— will play three nights alongside the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra...

Jared James Nichols Releases New Single 'Down The Drain' Photo Jared James Nichols Releases New Single 'Down The Drain'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022

On the track – produced, engineered, and mixed by Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Slash, Rival Sons) – vulnerable vocals snake around melodic guitar in ominous fashion. Baring its fangs, “Down The Drain” snaps into a chorus punctuated by a wailing lead. Watch the official music video, directed by Tom Flynn...

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live in Colorado Vol 2 Debuts #1 on Americana/Folks Album Sal Photo Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live in Colorado Vol 2 Debuts #1 on Americana/Folks Album Sales Chart
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live in Colorado Vol. 2—the latest vinyl collection of recorded material on Third Man Records from Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros—has made its debut at #1 on the Americana/Folk album sales chart. Remaining fall tour stops include Los Angeles, Seattle, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Denve...

Rick Beato Partners with Gibson for a Limited-Edition Gibson Les Paul Special Double Photo Rick Beato Partners with Gibson for a Limited-Edition Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut
by Michael Major - September 13, 2022

Acclaimed record producer, songwriter, musician, and educator Rick Beato is well-known for his YouTube videos on Everything Music. Rick worked closely with Gibson luthiers to create the Les Paul Double Cut to his exact specifications. A striking new model in TV Blue Mist, the Gibson Rick Beato Les P...

Marcus King Announces Young Blood Tour 2023 Photo Marcus King Announces Young Blood Tour 2023
by Michael Major - September 13, 2022

Marcus King, the singer, songwriter and guitarist, returns to the UK and Europe for a string of shows next spring, in support of his recent album Young Blood. Featuring a spectacular group of musicians as his band, King’s on-stage charisma, unparalleled playing prowess and hugely soulful vocals mean...

Jesse Malin to Reissue Lost Album 'Glitter in the Gutter' Photo Jesse Malin to Reissue Lost Album 'Glitter in the Gutter'
by Michael Major - August 17, 2022

Originally released in 2007, this “lost album” features a new version of the Bruce Springsteen duet “Broken Radio,” titled “Broken Radio ‘22” and an unreleased bonus song from that era, “The Angel to the Slave.” Watch the re-edited video for “Broken Radio ‘22,” featuring Malin and Springsteen, filme...

VIDEO: Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Share 'Ripple' Live Performance Photo VIDEO: Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Share 'Ripple' Live Performance
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros— Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti—are set for the release of their second vinyl collection of recorded material, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live in Colorado Vol. 2. Vol. 2 also features songs recorded live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Gerald R. Watch the new v...

Daredevil Falls Shares New Single 'Arms of Bliss' Photo Daredevil Falls Shares New Single 'Arms of Bliss'
by Michael Major - July 27, 2022

Daredevil Falls shares the single “Arms of Bliss,” the latest taste from the upcoming Kevin Augunas-produced (Cold War Kids, The Lumineers, NEEDTOBREATHE, Sinead O’Connor, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros) self-titled debut album. Kimberlin currently serves as as chairman of the advanced technolog...

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolf Pack Confirm Fall 2022 Tour Dates Photo Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolf Pack Confirm Fall 2022 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - July 25, 2022

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros—consisting of Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti—are heading out for a run of fall tour dates, kicking off September 30 at Waterbury, CT’s Palace Theater and concluding November 5 at Denver’s The Mission Ballroom, with stops in 13 cities including three nights. Ch...

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolfpack Announce Back-To-Back Las Vegas Perform Photo Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolfpack Announce Back-To-Back Las Vegas Performances
by Michael Major - July 25, 2022

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros — consisting of Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti — have announced their back-to-back performances at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on October 28-29, 2022 as part of their fall tour in celebration of Weir’s 75th birth...

Jim Irsay Collection Acquires Janis Joplin 'Me and Bobby McGee' Acoustic Guitar Photo Jim Irsay Collection Acquires Janis Joplin 'Me and Bobby McGee' Acoustic Guitar
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022

Joplin eventually would record the song in Los Angeles a few days before her October 1970 death. Released as a single a few months later, it went on to become her signature song and only number one hit. After her death, her J-45 was given to close friend and collaborator Bob Neuwirth, who taught her...

VIDEO: AVIV Shares New Single 'Failed English' Photo VIDEO: AVIV Shares New Single 'Failed English'
by Michael Major - November 30, 2021

AVIV releases a new alternative track titled “Failed English.” The multi-instrumentalist is the latest remarkable talent to emerge in ‘bedroom pop’ and poised to become the next big thing in the lo-fi pop scene with support from popular Spotify playlists including Indie Pop, Pop Sauce, and Young & F...

Simon Gardner Releases Music Video For 'You Know Why I Asked You Here' Photo Simon Gardner Releases Music Video For 'You Know Why I Asked You Here'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 20, 2021

As one of the premiere rock guitarists and preeminent guitar teachers in Australia, acclaimed Simon Gardner recently released his latest single You Know Why I Asked You Here. This instrumental, almost 5-minute song is about overcoming obstacles and what may challenge your life and your dreams....











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