Michael Schenker and Jared James Nichols

Jared James Nichols, a Wisconsin-born blues-rock artist, wields his custom Gibson Les Paul "Old Glory" and a gritty voice. Known for pick-less guitar play, he's rocked stages worldwide, opening for Slash and Joe Bonamassa. A Gibson ambassador, his albums include "Old Glory & the Wild Revival" and "Black Magic."

Michael Schenker, born in Sarstedt, Germany, is a proto-metal guitar icon known for his work with Scorpions and UFO. His signature half-black, half-white Gibson Flying V is legendary. As a solo artist, he formed the Michael Schenker Group (MSG) in the late '70s, releasing acclaimed albums for decades. Schenker influenced bands like Metallica and Def Leppard. He collaborated with musicians from Scorpions, UFO, and guest artists like Joe Lynn Turner. Despite lineup changes and personal challenges, Schenker remains a pivotal figure in melodic hard rock.