311’s “Soundsystem” Album Turns 17

Ernie Ball artists 311 are celebrating the anniversary of the release of their Soundsystem record, which dropped 17 years ago today. The follow up to 1997’s Transistor, the band’s fifth record was released on October 12, 1999 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, peaking at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Ernie Ball Partners with High School Nation Tour

High School Nation kicked off this year’s tour last week, and Ernie Ball couldn’t be more excited to continue being involved with such a great cause. For the past four years, Ernie Ball has partnered with the High School Nation Tour providing the Ernie Ball Mobile Stage, an on site activation, and product support.