Guitarist -- and former Guitar World columnist -- Richard Lloyd will kick off an 18-date Midwest summer tour on June 7.
Lloyd's sets will cover his entire career, from his days with post-punk legends Television (the first band to play CBGB) through his many solo releases.
This summer, Lloyd will break his three-year artistic silence with a July release through the 45 RPM Sevens Series and Riot House Records, followed by a full-length album, which is expected in early 2013 (also through Riot House Records).
His current band includes Television drummer Billy Ficca and Danny Tamberelli on bass.
Lloyd released six solo records from 1979 to 2007. As a session guitarist, he has backed Matthew Sweet, John Doe and Rocket From the Tombs.
To whet your Lloyd appetite, check out his three DVDs, which are available at the Guitar World Online Store. The Alchemical Guitarist: Fretboard Secrets Unlocked collects Lloyd's 12 best Guitar World videos and accompanying columns. You can check it out here.
Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.
