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Dragons at the Gate (Hardcover)

by Robert Duncan (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 287 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1st edition (January 1, 1975)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 068802937X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0688029371
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Survey and Insights into master Heavy Metal Guitarists, July 1, 2009
By BYF "Backyard Flix" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Masters of Heavy Metal (Paperback)


CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION: The Rise of Heavy Metal - Obrecht

THE PIONEER: JIMI HENDRIX
* Hendrix in 1968 * Jim Hendrix, Nov. 27, 1942 - Sept. 18, 1970 * A Rare Interview * Jim's Guitars, Amps & Devices * Jimi's Favorite Guitar Techniques * Michael Bloomfield Reminisces


BRITAIN'S FIRST WAVE
* Led Zepplin's Jimmy Page * Jimmy Page in 1977 * Led Zepplin's John Paul Jones * Ritchie Blackmore with Deep Purple * Blackmore's Rainbow * Tony Iommi - Black Sabbath * Ted Nugent Solo


AMERICA TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET
* Leslie West with Mountain * Leslie West's Guitar School * Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes * Ted Nugent Solo


EUROPE'S METAL MASTERS
* Michael Schenker * The Scorpions * Judas Priest


REDEFINING METAL GUITAR
* Eddie Van Halen's Debut * Van Halen Comes of Age * Van Halen's Michael Anthony


THE NEW WAVE OF METAL
* Randy Rhoads * Def Leppard
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of technical rock guitar know-how, April 27, 2005
By David Ciaffardini (Oceano, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I've never been a huge heavy metal fan, but I do like rock guitar and play occasionally, and I found this book to be a surprise treat. It's primarily interviews with rock star guitarists who were big in the 70's and 80's. Because the interviews were originally in Guitar Player magazine, the emphasis is on the technical aspects of electric guitar playing rather than personalities (though personalities certainly come through.)

You get to find out things like how Eddie Van Halen used to hand-build his guitars and what components he uses; how Richie Blackmore modifies his amps; specific guitar playing instructions from Leslie West; there's a nice section on Jimi Hendrix, with an interview from him, plus commentary and insights from musicians who worked closely with him. Jimmy Page is here too, sharing his first-hand insights into the history of rock guitar. Then you have Ted Nugent bragging about playing so loud he's killed small animals with his amp (and admitting he's gone totally deaf in one ear.)

All in all this is an easy-to-digest, seminar on rock guitar playing that gets you inside the heads, equipment, and stage set-ups of some of the most successful rock guitarists in history. This won't teach you how to play guitar, but it will give some insight on the various approaches different players take. Any serious electric guitar player will likely get something of value out of this even if they are not a hardcore headbanger. And it's an easy, breezy read.
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