Guitar Made Simpler

Hittin’ the note over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Classic Rock'n Dallas Thanksgiving holiday party in Dallas, TX- November, 2025 by Riley Wilson- America's Most Awarded One Man band- winner of Gigmasters' "Lifetime," "Rapid Resp...

My first professional band was the "Men of Distinction" based in Dunn, North Carolina. I worked with him from October 1973 to September 1975. Donald Hobson, of the keyboard players in the group, discovered this performance we did in spring 1975. The 7 piece band had just added Wade Benson (pictured) on trumpet-you can hear him just tearing it up on this board tape. Enjoy!

MacArthurPark MacArthur Park recorded live by the Original Men of Distinction (Dunn, NC) circa 1975...somewhere on the road in the Carolinas. Featured are Gary Brown, lead...

This is a great way to start 2026!

If this is really true, this is a tremendous testament to Ace Frehley's abilities as a guitar player.

Eddie Van Halen Challenged Ace Frehley to Play "Eruption" — Ace's Response Left Eddie Speechless August 1979. Oakland Coliseum. Eddie Van Halen had just watched KISS perform and found himself in Ace Frehley's dressing room. Eddie was at the peak of his c...