Gibson | Icons
7 videos • 130,142 views • by Gibson TV Gibson TV Icons: Iconic artists, in their own words. Gibson TV proudly presents Icons – where your favorite musical icons share histories behind forming their bands. Watch as artists such as Noel Gallagher, Dave Mustaine, Kirk Hammett, and more delve into their storied careers and share the creative processes behind their most acclaimed albums. When you watch an episode of Gibson TV’s icons, you’re not only watching interviews with your favorite musical heroes but stepping into the musical journeys of some of the most influential figures in rock, metal, and music. Here, you’ll enjoy exclusive, in-depth interviews and documentaries with iconic guitarists, musicians, and producers who share everything from stories from the road, how they wrote their hits, and everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their musical background. Sit down with songwriter Noel Gallagher in “Icons: Noel Gallagher,” where he unveils the story of forming Oasis and the creation of seminal albums like Definitely Maybe, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, and Be Here Now as well as his guitar choices and his band Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Listen to the history and songwriting process of some of Oasis’ greatest tracks and learn more about Oasis’ rise to fame during the Britpop movement that swept the globe in the 90s. Pantera fans will love “Icons: Rex Brown of Pantera,” where the Pantera and Down bass player recounts the thrilling origins of Pantera, a band that redefined the metal genre with their groundbreaking sound of metal that had a major focus on choruses you could sing along to. Hear what went into writing their influential albums like Cowboys From Hell, Vulgar Display of Power, and Far Beyond Driven and get a rare glimpse into what it was like playing bass for one of the heavyweights in metal and the enduring legacy of Pantera. If you’re a Megadeth fan, you’ll love the mini-documentary “Icons: Dave Mustaine of Megadeth,” as the guitarist and songwriter sits with us for a candid conversation. This deep dive into the story of one of thrash metal’s pioneers and mainstay in the metal world is a must-watch for those who grew up listening to Megadeth and Metallica. Listen as Mustaine discusses the formation of Megadeth following his departure from Metallica and delves into the stories behind iconic albums like Peace Sells... but Who’s Buying?, Rust in Peace, and Countdown to Extinction. Watch as he reflects on overcoming personal and professional challenges, shedding light on his enduring influence on the music we hear today. If you’ve ever wanted to get a rare glimpse into what it’s like being in Metallica, in “Icons: Kirk Hammett of Metallica,” Kirk offers every Metallica fan’s dream of joining him on his journey. Listen as he chats about the early days of the band, his love of Gibson guitars, and the band going on to become one of the most formidable forces in heavy metal and rock history. Hear about the making of landmark albums such as Master of Puppets, ...And Justice for All, and the self-titled Metallica album, providing fans with profound insights into the evolution of their sound and the development of some of the most iconic riffs that only Kirk Hammett can come up with. For grunge fans, “Icons: Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains” is a beautifully honest insight into how the unique sound of Alice in Chains was crafted, his reluctance to sing until encouraged by Layne Staley, and the personal stories of how albums like Dirt, Jar of Flies, and Alice in Chains were written. Listen to how Cantrell’s unique guitar techniques and writing styles within Alice In Chains would eventually see them become one of the cornerstones of grunge and heavy metal and the icons of their era. “Icons: Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath” is any Sabbath fan’s perfect documentary on the history of Black Sabbath, exploring the creation of revolutionary albums such as Black Sabbath, Paranoid, and Master of Reality. Listen as Tony recounts his time growing up in the UK, how he had to invent new guitar techniques (in the face of tragedy), and his thoughts on how the band’s dark, distinctive sound continues to influence generations of musicians. Lastly, “Icons: Metallica Producer Bob Rock” explores the other side of the music recording process and what it takes to be a great producer – making it a life journey. Bob Rock discusses his role in shaping the sound of Metallica through his production of their albums Metallica, Load, and Reload. Hear stories about how important the relationship is between artist and producer when writing albums, and listen as he tells how he helped drive the evolution of Metallica’s style. In addition, we get another unique perspective on the Peter Green “Greeny” Les Paul used by Kirk Hammett and THAT Oakland Raiders show that got the band back together! Each episode of Icons is not just an interview but a unique look into chapters in the history of music, narrated by those who were there.