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In 1993 Gary Hoey launched his career with the hit song Hocus Pocus and his fiery technique helped to send it to the Top 5 on Billboard’s charts. He then followed up with the soundtrack to the surf saga, Endless Summer II. With a collection of 16 albums and five Top 20 Billboard hits...

Ronnie Montrose and Sammy Hagar formed their band Montrose in 1973. Montrose pioneered and influenced an entire generation of West Coast Rock and Roll by firing out big guitar riffs, the classics Rock Candy, Bad Motor Scooter, Rock the Nation and Space Station #5...

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In 1993 Gary Hoey launched his career with the hit song Hocus Pocus and his fiery technique helped to send it to the Top 5 on Billboard’s charts. He then followed up with the soundtrack to the surf saga, Endless Summer II. With a collection of 16 albums and five Top 20 Billboard hits it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is considered one of the greatest guitar players of all time.

Ronnie Montrose and Sammy Hagar formed their band Montrose in 1973. Montrose pioneered and influenced an entire generation of West Coast Rock and Roll by firing out big guitar riffs, the classics Rock Candy, Bad Motor Scooter, Rock the Nation and Space Station #5, and soulful dynamic vocals with extreme “attitude!” Ronnie’s guitar genius and legendary rock albums have earned him the title of “Rock and Roll Guitar Legend.” Picking up where Sammy left off is well-qualified singer/frontman Keith St. John. Keith has been cited by Montrose followers and indeed both Sammy and Ronnie as the one guy who can fill those shoes!

Guitar Player’s Superstar Finals return to the Bankhead on September 18th, following last season’s sold-out success. Open to electric and acoustic guitar players of all styles who have what it takes to earn the title of “Guitar Superstar.” Ten finalists will fight it out in front of a panel of celebrity judges.

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Guitar Player’s Superstar Finals return to the Bankhead on September 18th, following last season’s sold-out success. Open to electric and acoustic guitar players of all styles who have what it takes to earn the title of “Guitar Superstar.” Ten finalists will fight it out in front of a panel of celebrity judges. Past judges have included Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, George Lynch, Steve Lukather, Elliot Easton, Greg Howe, Jennifer Batten and Richie Kotzen. If you love guitars and music, don’t miss these “electrifying” events!

Dave Mason’s career spans over 37 years and has encompassed producing, performing and song writing, not to mention being one of rock’s great guitar players! At 19, Mason penned the song Feelin’ Alright, that has since become a rock and roll anthem, having been recorded by well over 48 artists, the best known version being Joe Cocker’s. It’s no wonder he was inducted, as a founding member of the group Traffic, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Dave Mason’s career spans over 37 years and has encompassed producing, performing and song writing, not to mention being one of rock’s great guitar players! At 19, Mason penned the song Feelin’ Alright, that has since become a rock and roll anthem, having been recorded by well over 48 artists, the best known version being Joe Cocker’s. It’s no wonder he was inducted, as a founding member of the group Traffic, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.