ChickenFoot

So what happens to Rock Gods as they get older and their bands break up? They form new ones that seriously kick ass. Chickenfoot is a mix of 3 awesome bands. Joe Satriani, Van Halen and Red Hot Chillie Pepper. Chad Smith, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Joe Satriani seemed initially to be formed by jamming. Later they pulled in Joe Satriani "as you do" and then played a few songs at one of Sammy Hagars gigs. They got such a response they just had to take it to the next level.
Check out this awesome video. Serious Rock...... http://darrenhayhurst.com/2009/08/chickenfoot-gotta-love-it/

Designing a life purpose

One of the most asked questions I get is "How do I write so much so oftern?" This is such an easy question to answer. It doesnt have anything to music education, although that can help. Its more about my mental state and the way I think about what I do. I have been living my life for many years now with a very distinct purpose. "To Create and help others Create". It was a break through that came about pretty quickly. I just finished writing a blog about how and why I did this and wanted to let you know about it. Take a look and let me know what you think. I find it amazing the difference between living my life without a purpose and living my life with a purpose. The Power of Focusing on a Purpose.

Slash on Songwriting and playing live

Here is a cool interview with Slash from Guns N Roses, SnakePitt and Velvet Revolver.
He talks about how he writes and the importance of playing live as oftern as possible.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
Cheers
Darren
http://darrenhayhurst.com/2009/08/slash-on-songwriting-and-the-importance-of-playing-live/