Video: Ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee Jams with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Extends Jam Invite to Bill Clinton
Here's a NAMM 2012 video that was posted by CNN, covering one of the presentations at NAMM Media Day (January 18) at the Anaheim Convention Center.
It also happens to feature Guitar World Editor-in-Chief Brad Tolinski.
In order of appearance:
01. Tolinski introduces Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who discusses the Guitar World Lick of the Day app, which recently celebrated its 1 millionth download -- and the AmpKit app.
02. Former Arkansas Governor -- and occasional bassist -- Mike Huckabee talks about the importance of music education in US schools. Then he jams with Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
03. Huckabee challenges Pres. Bill Clinton to jam with his band.
Do check it out ...
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P.S.: Guitar World's Lick of the Day app is a free download for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch that's available at the App Store.
P.P.S.: The CNN iReporter is mispronouncing "NAMM." It should rhyme with ham or Spam ... or jam.
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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.
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