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Even if heavy metal is seen by many people as evil and destructive it is still very popular among young and old. It is pretty obvious that the thing teenagers today (and yesterday and tomorrow) are crazy about is music. Of all the musical genres the one with probably the most enthusiastic fans has to be heavy metal and all the hundreds of sub-categories, whether it is classic hard rock or grindcore.

Discordant heavy metal music struck a chord with many teenagers during the late '70s and '80s. The loud, fast, guitar-driven music has since languished commercially as successive generations have chosen newer soundtracks to fuel their rebellion against the establishment. Many of the original fans, however, never moved on, even as they aged, started careers, got married and had children of their own.

"If you're seeing a 40-year-old at a concert, you're quite sure at 18 you know what kind of music he was into. For so many people the music of the most emotional point of their lives is a touchstone that they return to for the rest of their lives, there keeping their own youth alive.
Heavy metal fans wear their passion on more than just the sleeves of skull T-shirts and black leather jackets. For many of them, the music--louder and faster than anything heard before--became a way of life. The mostly white, mostly male and mostly middle-class listeners found a feeling of power over their parents, over their teachers, over the jocks at school that treated them as outcasts.

Metalheads, or headbangers, as they called themselves, built up a community linked through underground tape swapping networks and conversations about Metallica lyrics while camping out on line for concert tickets.

A second wave of British and American rock bands became popular during the late 1960s to the 1970s, with groups that were more steeped in American blues music than their more pop-oriented predecessors. Bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Status Quo, Aerosmith, Queen, Black Sabbath, and Uriah Heep played highly amplified, guitar-driven hard rock that would come to be known as heavy metal. Heavy metal languished into obscurity in the late 1970s. A few bands including Kiss, Queen, Black Sabbath,AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith maintained large followings and there were occasional mainstream hits such as Blue Öyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) the Reaper". Music critics overwhelmingly disliked the genre. This began to change in 1978 following the release of Van Halen's eponymous, self-titled debut album. The album helped to usher in an era of high-energy rock and roll, based out of Los Angeles, California.

One genre that was widely popular in the 1980s (c.1983) was glam metal. Taking influence from various artists such as Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, Queen, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Twisted Sister, (all but Queen would eventually play glam metal at some point in the 80s), Sweet and the New York Dolls. The earliest glam metal bands to gain notability included: Mötley Crüe, W.A.S.P. and Ratt. They became known for their debauched lifestyles, teased hair and use of make-up and clothing. Their songs were bombastic and often defiantly macho, with lyrics focused on sex, drinking, drugs, and the occult.

By the mid 1980s, a formula developed in which a glam metal band had two hits -- one a "power ballad" (slow-dance tempo, with soft verses and bombastic anthemic choruses), and the other a hard-rocking anthem. In 1987 a second wave of glam metal acts, sometimes referred to as sleaze rock, emerged including L.A. Guns and Faster Pussycat.

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Does the artist make the electric guitar, or the electric guitar make the artist? I suspect the answer to that question would vary significantly depending on who you asked. A manufacturer such as Gibson, Fender, or Yamaha would probably reply that an artist can only be as good as his instrument. But a guitarist, while likely to acknowledge the importance of a good guitar, would probably want to take the lion's share of the credit for himself. This is the "chicken and the egg" question of the musical world and one to which we will probably never know the answer. Fortunately, even without knowing it, we can still enjoy the outrageous talent that electric guitarists have displayed over the decades.

Keith Richards. My favorite quote about this gentleman comes from comic Robin Williams's 2002 Live on Broadway performance: "I know there is a cure for whatever bioterrorism they send at us. I know that there is one, and it lies within Keith Richards, I know that. He's the only man on the planet who can go 'Anthrax? (sniff) Alriiiight!'" Sums it up, don't you think? Mr. Richard, guitarist for The Rolling Stones, is a wonderful example of the rock and roll electric guitar player. He's rebellious, scandalous, filthy rich and still going strong.

Eddie Van Halen. A poster child for the big hair era of the 80s, this man is still recognized thirty years after the release of his band's first album, which was entitled "Van Halen." Hey, if both the band and the album are named after you, that kind of says it all. Van Halen didn't confine his talents to his own band, either, and he contributed a guitar solo to the song of another 80s icon. The icon was Michael Jackson and the song was Beat It. No wonder this guy is still (in)famous.

Carlos Augusto Santana Alves. No, I didn't know he had four names either, to me he'll always be "Santana." This gentleman first became famous over forty years ago and he's showing no sign of slowing down. His genres include rock, blues, salsa and jazz fusion. His music has experienced a resurgence in popularity over the last decade or so and in 2003, Rolling Stone named Santana number 15 on their list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time. Talk about getting the industry's stamp of approval.

Jimi Hendrix. There has possibly never been an electric guitarist who more strongly influenced the industry or who more perfectly embodied a generation. He has, posthumously, been inducted into both the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the UK Music Hall of Fame. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a statue on the streets of his hometown, Seattle, Wash., and an eternal place in the annals of not only American music, but American history as well. A tremendous performer and a brilliant innovator, Rolling Stone named him number one on its 2003 list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He remains one of the most famous artists ever to have lived.

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MTV is launched, providing 24-hour music programming. The first video aired is "Video Killed The Radio Star by Buggles.

Kim Carnes' releases her sixth solo album "Mistaken Identity". The album hits #1 and spawns the single, "Bette Davis Eyes", which spent nine weeks at #1.

The Clash play string of 17 shows at Bond's, NY due to over-selling of shows by promoters.

Cheap Trick get sued by CBS for not recording a new album in an attempt to convince the label to renegotiate their contract. The highlight of the year for them was a concert in front of a massive hometown crowd at the ChicagoFest music festival.

Prince releases Controversy, as well as writing, performing and producing The Time's debut effort.

Tom Petty challenges his label, MCA, when they attempt to unveil their new higher pricing with the release of his new album, Hard Promises. The label eventually balks and the album is released at the lower price.

Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks released her debut solo effort, Bella Donna, which peaked at #1, launching the Top 5 singles "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" (with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) and "Leather And Lace" (with Don Henley). "Edge Of Seventeen" peaked at #11.

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, originally released in Australia in 1976 and featuring singer Bon Scott (who passed away 1980) is released in the U.S. in April '81

Van Halen release "Fair Warning", the least commercially-successful release to feature singer David Lee Roth. That same year, Eddie Van Halen marries actress Valerie Bertinelli.

Former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne releases his debut solo album in the U.S. in January '81.

After being reduced to a four-piece, Foreigner release their fourth album, "4", in July '81. The album goes on to hit #1 "Urgent" goes to #1 on the pop singles chart.

Queen and David Bowie record "Under Pressure", peaking at #29 on the U.S. Singles charts.

U2 make their U.S. relevision debut on the "Tomorrow With Tom Snyder" show. In October, they release their second album, "October", in October. The album peaked at #104 on the U.S charts while hitting #11 in the UK.

After three albums, and having begun work on demos for a fourth, the Buzzcocks break up.

In September, Simon & Garfunkel reunite to perform a free concert in New York's Central Park to over 500,000 fans.

James Taylor released "Dad Loves His Work" (the title a direct result of then-wife Carly Simon's demands that he spend more time at home with her and their children). The album peaked at #10, spawning the single "Her Town Too, which peaked at #11.

L.A. all-female band, the Go-Go's release their debut album, Beauty & The Beat, which went on to hit #1, where it stayed for six weeks. The album included the singles "Our Lips Are Sealed" (#20) and "We Got The Beat" (#2).

Paul McCartney disbands Wings.

Three years after the death of drummer Keith Moon,, the Who release "Face Dances" with new drummer Kenny Jones. The album peaks at #4 and includes the Top 20 single "You Better You Bet".

Billy Squier releases his second solo album, "Don't Say No", which peaked at #5 and spawned the Top 20 hit single, "The Stroke".

Squeeze release their fourth studio album, "East Side Story" and enjoy a Top 10 U.S. single with "Tempted". Paul Carrack, who sang lead on the track, left the band soonafter the album's release.

Genesis drummer/vocalist Phil Collins releases his debut solo effort, Face Value. The album is a Top 10 hit and features the Top 20 singles "I Missed Again" and "In The Air Tonight".

Duran Duran release their self-titled debut album, with the single for "Girls On Film" peaking at #5 in the UK. Little fanfare is paid to the album in the U.S. until it is re-released in 1983 after the success of the "Rio" album in 1982.

The Police release "Ghost In The Machine", which features one of the year's best-selling singles, "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" (#3 US/#1 UK).

After being down by numerous major labels, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts release "I Love Rock & Roll" on Neil Bogart's fledgling Boardwalk Records. Released in December, early copies of the album include a version of "Little Drummer Boy" that would later be replaced by the track "Oh Woe Is Me". The album peaked at #2 and went on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide. The title track spent eight weeks at #1.

The Replacements release their first album, "Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The trash" on Minneapolis label Twin/Tone Records.

Olivia Newton-John, known primarily as a country artist in the U.S. (although not by purists due to the fact that she was Australian), scores a massive worldwide hit with the album "Physical" and title track, which rocketed to #1, where it stayed for ten weeks. The follow-up single, "Make a Move on Me" was also a Top 5 hit.

Stars on 45, a medley comprised of Beatles songs, went to #1 in the US. The song was produced by Jaap Eggermont, formerly of Golden Earring ("Radar Love")

With new keyboardist Jonathan Cain (ex-Babys), Journey hit #1 with the album "Escape", which featured the hit singles "Open Arms" (#2), "Who's Crying Now" (#4), and "Don't Stop Believing" (#9).

Styx rode "Paradise Theater" album to #1, which included the hits "The Best Of Times" (#3) and "Too Much Time On My Hands" (#9).

Rick Springfield checked out of General Hospital to pursue a music career and landed at #1 with the single, "Jessie's Girl". The Sammy Hagar-penned "I've Done Everything For You" went to #8, helping propel the album "Working Class Dog" into the Top 10.

Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

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When I was a younger guitarist I used to watch in awe at players that could effortlessly jam with other's playing lick after lick of great lead guitar. I thought I would never be that good until I learned the blues scale for guitar. The blues scale opened my eyes to the world of improvisation and within a month I was up there jamming along with them. This article will show you how to play a blues scale for guitar and also give a few pointers on successfully using it to play lead guitar.

First a little background on the blues scale for guitar. The blues scale is derived from the minor pentatonic scale. If you play a minor pentatonic and add one note (the flatted fifth) you get the blues scale. This added note is what gives the scale its sad, dark quality. In medieval times the flatted fifth was known as the 'The Devil's Note' and its use banned in some kingdom's. Today though people are more forgiving of this unusual tone and some actual prefer it. The blues scale can be found in almost al forms of music whether it be rock, jazz, blues, heavy metal, and other world music.

Here is a diagram of the Blues Scale for Guitar

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The X's and O's represent the notes that make up the blues scale. The O's are the flatted fifth or 'blue' note. If you were to omit these notes from the pattern you would be left with the minor pentatonic scale.

How to use the Blues Scale for Guitar

The scale pattern I have shown above can be played starting any fret of your guitar. It works well over minor chords, power chords and Dominant seventh chords. Practice the scale up and down until you memorize the notes well enough to do it without looking. Then try juggling them around to come up with your own licks.

Cool blues guitar trick: Play a note not in the scale and bend or slide into the note that is in the scale. You will have to experiment with this one because not all outside notes will sound as pleasing as other's but this is a really cool sound that will instantly make you sound like a pro.

For more tips and ideas on playing the blues scale for guitar try listening to some of your favorite rock and blues bands. See if you can jam along, or try to pick out what they are playing. Just remember to have fun with it first and then before you know it you will be able to jam out some blues and rock with anyone.

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Yes, the long awaited tour with David Lee Roth fronting the band again is happening! I lived in L.A. when Van Halen were playing the Starwood with 50 people in the place. They were great even then, it was only no-one really knew about them. If you read my article the Hollywood scene '75-'76 you can read more. This is one of the great American bands and has put themselves in the history books. Yet for me I saw the beginnings. The talent was there, especially Eddie. We kept telling David get rid of the platforms and go to Capezios. If you were there you know what I am talking about.

Ted Templeman took them and made Rock Stars of them. The material was there, Jamies cryin, Runnin with the devil, Ice cream cakes, they made it happen. That was the start. Let's get to the show...! The United Center-Chicago, the boys rocked and it was so noisy you could hardly hear! They played every song you would want to hear, they were on Fire!

Everyone I know was there the Munsey crew, the Eric, Neil, Laura, Diana crew loved it. It was balls to the walls and I don't mean Accept for you older people. All have said Eddie was the best they have seen in years, be it rehab, or his son Wolfie playing bass, he was incredible! Throughout the show Eddie was kissing Wolfie on the cheek and they both had smiles on their faces the whole show. My nephew said Wolfie held his own he was not there just because he is Eddies son, he played great! They did play on his youth a bit. "Cradle of Rock" and "Atomic Punk" he rode the catwalk, Rock on...! Eddies solo was like watching a high school kid running around and kickin' ---! Alex also did a kick-ass solo, what a talent!

You could tell Van Halen was again having a blast doing what they love to do. I hope it will last longer, so all of us can enjoy it again. Rock 'n Roll Chicago!

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Teddy Mueller started his career as the drummer for classic rock band Axe, touring with Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Iron Maiden, Joan Jett, Alice Cooper, and many, many more, Teddy has been around the world playing his drums and played for crowds of over 50,000 people! Since then, Teddy is a voting Grammy member as well as working in the retail business environment as manager and district manager for major retail companies.

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