Cliff Burton

(February 10, 1962 – September 27, 1986) Cliff was an American musician and songwriter, best known as the bass guitarist for Metallica from December 1982 until his death in September 1986.

Cliff Burton joined Metallica in 1982 and performed on the band’s first three studio albums: Kill ‘Em All, Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets. He also received a posthumous writing credit for the song “To Live Is to Die” from the band’s fourth studio album, …. And Justice for All.

On September 27, 1986, Cliff Burton died in a bus accident in Kronoberg, County, a rural area of southern Sweden, as the band was touring in support of the Master of Puppets album. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Metallica on April 4, 2009. He was selected as the ninth greatest bassist of all time in an online reader poll organized by Rolling Stone Magazine in 2011.

A range of official and iconic merchandise can be purchased via the Cliff Burton online store.

Leftfield

In 2010, Neil Barnes reignited the Leftfield name, and went on to release an acclaimed new album (Alternative Light Source) touring the world with the full live band. Neil has also been cementing his reputation as a top-tier DJ and record collector unleashing modern dance floor weapons, selling out venues, headlining festivals and creating some amazing nights with his sets.

“I play an eclectic range of house/techno tracks in my sets. I’m finding so many great new records all the time out there. My sets are all about building mood and tension on the dance floor – a real journey. And dropping an occasional belter of course!” Neil Barnes.

Bowling for Soup

This American band originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA, consists of Jaret Reddick (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Burney (guitar, backing vocals), Gary Wiseman (drums, percussion, backing vocals), and Rob Felicetti (bass, backing vocals).

It was 1997 before Bowling for Soup’s popularity really grew. In 1998 they released their debut EP, Tell Me When To Whoa!, as well as their first album, “Rock On Honourable Ones!!!”. Whilst this success landed them their first major record deal. It wasn’t until 2000 that they released their first major album, “Let’s Do It For Johnny!”.

This was followed in 2002 by “Drunk Enough To Dance”. The single, “Girl All The Bad Guys Want” also received a Grammy nomination.

Further albums include “Hangover You Don’t Deserve” in 2004, “Goes to the Movies” in 2005 and “The Great Burrito Expedition” in 2006. They released two albums in 2009: “Sorry For The Partyin’” and “Merry Flippin’ Christmas Vol 1.”. 2011 saw the release of “Fishin’ For Woos” and the second volume of “Merry Flippin’ Christmas”.

Bowling for Soup released a collaborative album in 2012, “One Big Happy”, along with Patent Pending and the Dollyrots. Their 12th studio album, “Lunch. Drunk. Love”. was released in 2013. Bowling for Soup celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2014 with the recording of a covers album along with the re-recording of their Greatest Hits album.

Bowling for Soup have written music for two Disney productions and performed the theme song for Jimmy Neutron “Boy Genius”.

A full range of official merchandise including new collection items can be purchased via the Bowling for Soup online store.

Joe Satriani

He is the world’s most commercially successful solo guitar performer, with six gold and platinum discs to his credit (including one more gold award for the debut album by his band Chickenfoot), and sales in excess of 10 million copies.

His 16th studio album,”What Happens Next” (Jan 12, 2018), picked up rave reviews as yet another creative breakthrough – this for a guitarist who has routinely topped guitar magazine polls since the release of his first full-length album, “Not Of This Earth”, in 1986.

Joe Satriani is a 15-time Grammy Award nominee and has sold over 10 million albums, making him the biggest-selling instrumental rock guitarist of all time.
His 15 Grammy nominations have been for songs such as “Always With Me, Always With You,” “The Crush Of Love,” and “Summer Song,” as well as full albums like “Surfing With The Alien”, “The Extremist” and “Super Colossal”.

Joe Satriani’s US Tour starts on 3rd March. A full range of official merchandise including new collection items can be purchased via the Joe Satriani online store.