Disclaimer: Many people think this book sucks. It was written by Led Zeppelin’s long-time tour manager, who does self-promote throughout this book. Stairway to Heaven is not really about the music, but more about the band’s off-stage antics while on tour (including the infamous “Mud Shark” incident). All I can say is that I first [...]

The Book: Slash The Author: Slash with Anthony Bozza The Run-Down: From one of the greatest rock guitarists of our era comes a memoir that redefines sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll He was born in England but reared in L.A., surrounded by the leading artists of the day amidst the vibrant hotbed of music [...]

Although books written about guitars outnumber drum and percussion books by about 10 to 1, there are still some gems if you’re a drummer. This book, Zildjian: A History of the Legendary Cymbal Makers, does a great job of telling the story of the the oldest family-owned business in the United States, now in its [...]

I’m going to do my best to recommend books I’ve actually read for the Book Club. This is one of them. In fact, I’ve probably read every book every written about Fender (I used to work in their marketing department, so I had to be an expert). I can honestly say that this is my [...]

You’ll be noticing a few new features around GearPipe in the coming weeks. Hopefully you checked out the recent Best-Selling Electric Guitars post. This is just a quick way to show you what’s hot right now and give you a head-start on your research. The Book Club is another new category that I think you’ll [...]