Strings Direct Blog

- PLAYER SPOTLIGHT - “My title is the: 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' which I accept like that: 👋 and like that: 👊 “ This is Suzi Quatro in the Stringsdirect Player Spotlight This week we feature a real staple icon of rock ’n’ roll, a revolutionary player in more ways than one.  A wild, androgynous character who’s taken it every step of the way and "played the boys at their own game”!Respected and treasured... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "I was born to play the bass." Quote from Bass Player Magazine Lemmy Kilmister Player Spotlight As we ascend to the height of summer, the festival season is bellowing through the fields, we always feel the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll is alive and kicking. It feels as though, in the modern day music scene, the present relies heavily on the past; where historical musicians and legends become the inspiration and regeneration for... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "My biggest strength as a musician is that I sound like myself, not anybody else. I think the main point of music is expression" Bass Player Magazine Discovering players and having a closer look at their unique approaches and individual personalities in relation to their instruments has been a fascinating journey, this particular spotlight is really one that breaks the mould and is about as punk rock as you will ever get.An instantly recognisable... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “Ginger Baker and myself were really a hot jazz rhythm section, and even when Eric was playing, Cream was basically a jazz band. We never told Eric that, but that's another story.” Quote - J. Bruce for Tony Bacon 1989 (14.05.20) The definition of an icon and a heritage musician embedded into musical history is something that can only be given, not claimed. For a player to gain recognition by both fans and... read more.