Iconic guitarist Slash received the prestigious Les Paul Award during the 30th annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards on Saturday, January 24 in Anaheim, California. Comedian Sinbad provided the laughs as the evening’s host. The NAMM TEC Awards honors individuals and companies across 30 categories, for outstanding achievement in professional audio technology and production.

The Les Paul Award named for the revolutionary inventor and esteemed musician, honors individuals or institutions that have set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of audio and music technology. Instituted in 1991, the honor has been granted to luminaries, including Pete Townshend, Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, Todd Rundgren and Peter Gabriel.

Video footage of Slash‘s acceptance speech and performance at the NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards can be seen below.

As a critically acclaimed British-American musician and songwriter, Slash has amassed album sales topping 100 million copies, garnered a Grammy Award, seven nominations and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Time magazine named Slash second, behind only Jimi Hendrix, on its “Ten Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time” list. His famous guitar solos in songs, including “November Rain” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” are adored by rock fans worldwide. In 2003 he helped form the rock Grammy-winning supergroup VELVET REVOLVER, releasing two successful imprints with Scott Weiland and former GUNS N’ ROSES bandmates.

Slash now enjoys a thriving solo career with his new band SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS. On September 16, 2014 the band unleashed their top ten new album, “World On Fire”, to worldwide acclaim. The CD marks Slash‘s third straight album to debut in the Top Ten. The title track, “World On Fire”, ascended to No. 1 at U.S. rock radio. “World On Fire” features Slash with Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns (bass). The album was released on Slash‘s label Dik Hayd International, which is distributed through Caroline.

SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS are on a world tour.

Slash supports efforts to revitalize music education programs in public schools, as an honorary board member of Little Kids Rock.

From:: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/video-slash-honored-with-les-paul-award-at-30th-annual-namm-tec-awards/

On Tuesday January 27, POISON singer Bret Michaels returned to Detroit, Michigan to perform at a sold-out NBA halftime concert during the Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game at the Palace Of Auburn Hills. Video footage of his appearance can be seen below.

“The Pistons Concert Series halftime performances are another opportunity to thrill our fans and add value to the overall game night experience,” said Harlan Hendrickson, Vice President of Marketing for Palace Sports & Entertainment and the Pistons.

A sports fanatic since birth, Michaels was honored to bring his rock and roll party to the NBA, this pair of storied basketball franchises and their fans.

“Around the NBA, both Pistons and Cavs teams in particular have an amazing amount of talent with a passionate, sports-minded fan base,” Michaels said prior to the game. “The showdown between Pistons star Brandon Jennings vs Cavs star and MVP LeBron James is one for the ages and we are bringing the right mixture of rock and roll to help set the vibe.”

Michaels released a new solo single, “A Beautiful Soul”, in April 2014. He also performed the track on “Oprah’s Lifeclass”.

His last CD, “Bret Michaels: Jammin With Friends”, was released in June 2013 and featured a myriad of legendary guests, including Joe Perry (AEROSMITH), Loretta Lynn, Jimmy Buffett, Ace Frehley (KISS), Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN) and members of LYNYRD SKYNYRD.

From:: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/video-bret-michaels-performs-at-nba-halftime-show-during-detroit-pistons-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-game/

This track is monstrous!

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Halestorm offer up an incendiary performance for their ‘Apocalyptic’ video.

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Classic heavy metal for days.

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AND it’s official.

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Holy hell does Jackson have a lot of new guitar models and finishes or what? The biggest news, at least for our crowd, is the new signature model for Misha Mansoor of Periphery (keep your eyes peeled to see him talking to someone in the background of the video below), but the new 8-strings are interesting as well.

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