Joe Satriani Names Most Underrated Guitarist, Jimmy Page Reveals Secrets of Zeppelin’s BBC Sessions...and Much More

GUITAR AFICIONADO     Top Story - September 15, 2016     "WE WERE TOTALLY FEARLESS!" Jimmy Page reveals the secrets behind Led Zeppelin's new 'Complete BBC Sessions' box. Jimmy Page says he hopes the release of Led Zeppelin's new 'The Complete BBC Sessions' box set on September 16 will shed new light on the group's "energy and attitude" in 1969, when the fledgling group was carving a new path for hard rock music. True to its title, the three-CD compilation features all 33 tracks Led Zeppelin recorded for BBC Radio from 1969 through 1971. The new release is an update of the original 1997 two-CD release 'The BBC Sessions,' remastered with supervision by Page, and includes eight previously unreleased tracks, including three from a "lost" broadcast made in 1969. 'The Complete BBC Sessions' owes its existence to legendary deejay John Peel. It was Peel who helped introduce Led Zeppelin to British rock fans when he gave the young band a chance to perform four songs on his BBC Radio One show on June 29, 1969. Peel continued to support the group over the next years. All but seven of 'The Complete BBC Sessions' tracks are from shows with which Peel was associated… Read More»     Aficionado Recommends     Hand cut and shaped by artisan Jokko Descendre in the Netherlands, Manouche guitar picks are the finest in the world. »   Versoul founder Kari Nieminen designs and builds instruments to further the development of guitar making while maintaining a strong respect for tradition. »   Visit Parsons Guitars, a storied music venue and a former Hells Angels clubhouse in historic Ventura, CA. »   BeatBuddy allows musicians of any style to easily control the beat, hands-free. »     This Week on GuitarAficionado.com     Joe Satriani names the most underrated guitarist of all time. »   Nirvana confirm Kurt Cobain is alive and well—and playing right-handed guitar. »   The Gibson SG: Five things you don't know about the guitar Les Paul hated. »   Izzy Stradlin turned down five-figure-per-show fee for Guns N' Roses reunion. »   Ritchie Blackmore: "I'm deteriorating fast"—and three more things we learned about the Rainbow guitarist. »   Richie Sambora and Orianthi play "I Got You Babe" in their new album teaser. »   Ernie Ball introduces the FlexTune clip-on guitar tuner. »   Tommy Emmanuel and AER team up for his signature guitar amp. »   Angus Young's tech shows off the AC/DC legend's guitars and amps. »   Keith Urban spots kid in the audience with a sign. You won't believe what he does next. »   Epiphone introduces the Les Paul Custom Pro Koa and Wildcat Koa electrics. »   Guitar Aficionado on Instagram! See our latest posts about guitars, gear, lifestyle, and more. »   On Newsstands Now     Prince's Guitars - Like his music and incredible, too –short life, Prince's guitars were wild, weird, and wonderful. Paul Gilbert – The virtuoso's insatiable lust for all things guitar is surpassed only by his passion for sharing his gift with other players. Celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival – In 1969, CCR released three classic albums that helped make them one of the biggest bands of all time. New Orleans – A visit to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is an opportunity to soak up the city's legendary music and tantalizing food – not to mention its uncommon fascination with all kinds of voodoo. Buy This Issue» Subscribe Now»   Subscribe Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2016 NewBay Media, LLC

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