Guitar Xpress is an original series on the Video On Demand

Video on demand

Video on Demand or Audio and Video On Demand are systems which allow users to select and watch/listen to video or audio content on demand...

 network Lifeskool (Formerly Mag Rack). Hosted by Luther Dickinson

Luther Dickinson

Luther Dickinson is the lead guitarist and vocalist for the North Mississippi Allstars as well as lead guitarist for The Black Crowes...

 of The North Mississippi All Stars, and The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes are an American rock band formed in 1989. Their discography includes nine studio albums, four live albums and several charting singles. The band was signed to Def American Recordings in 1989 by producer George Drakoulias and released their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker, the...

. The series provides instruction for guitar players of all levels. In each episode, Dickinson teaches viewers hit songs from the past or present in all genres and often is joined by special guest stars. In each episode, viewers not only learn chord changes, but the history and inspiration of the famous works. Since the program is On Demand it allows viewers to watch the instruction at their own pace.

The 2006 season featured an all-star line up including: The Bacon Brothers

The Bacon Brothers

The Bacon Brothers is the American musical duo of Michael Bacon and Kevin Bacon. Although they have played music together since they were boys, the brothers have only been a working band since 1995....

, The Spin Doctors, Trey Anastasio

Trey Anastasio

Trey Anastasio is an American guitarist, composer, and vocalist most noted for his work with the rock band Phish...

 former lead guitarist of Phish

Phish

Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, and exploration of music across genres. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983 , the band's four members – Trey Anastasio , Mike Gordon , Jon Fishman , and Page McConnell Phish is an American rock band...

, and Les Paul

Les Paul

Lester William Polsfuss —known as Les Paul—was an American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which made the sound of rock and roll possible. He is credited with many recording innovations...

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