Jeff Beck is certainly one of the most respected names in rock guitar. His playing is so unique and experimental that, to this day, no one has even come close to sounding like him. For England in the 1960s, Beck’s high pitched riffs were simply something of another era, a more futuristic one. He’s a …
Known as one of the purest, most Rock & Roll bands of the ’70s, KISS, while controversial with critics, is often hailed as one of the most influential bands of the genre. Founded in 1973, the face-painted foursome remains at the top of American Rock to this day, shocking fans with adrenaline-infused spectacles and a …
A spearhead of fusion rock, Eric Johnson rose to fame in the late 80s, giving the world a never before seen concoction of Rock, Blues, Jazz, Soul, and even the ever so slight sprinkle of Country. Having been born into a musically inclined family, Johnson ventured into the world of guitars at the young age …
A guitarist that needs no introduction, Jimi Hendrix and his prolific career revolutionized Rock and Roll with an electric and soulful sound, one that for many, dethroned Eric Clapton as the “god” of the electric guitar. Undoubtedly influenced by the blues, Hendrix paid homage to his heroes and referential figures, Muddy Waters, B.B King, Robert …
A critical figure in the early days of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett co-founded the band and was its first real frontman, main songwriter, and lead guitar player. He’s credited for introducing his bandmates to his trademarked psychedelic tones and essence as well as a futuristic notion of guitar effects. Following his …
The acoustic guitar is one of the most popular instruments of them all, and for a good reason. Although not necessarily the easiest instrument to learn, the acoustic guitar is fairly portable and versatile. You can play pretty much every genre of music with it in any setting, and if you have a mic lying …
The acoustic guitar is so versatile that it almost transcends the concept of a musical instrument. It’s hard to think of a more satisfying sound than gentle fingerpicking of a classical guitar, or the blend of notes as a chord is struck with a plectrum. The real beauty of the acoustic guitar is its ability …
Although some claim rock is losing its mainstream popularity, there is no doubt that some rock songs will remain immortal. And there are too many reasons for that. They’re full of energy, they have great melodies and chord progressions, the warmth of analog recording equipment, and so on. In this article, we’ll be looking specifically …
A high-quality amplifier is one of the best ways to improve your metal tone. When it comes to choosing a metal amp, you have a lot of options. You can opt for a high quality all-tube amp, but when talking about high distortion tones solid-state amps can be just as good of an option in …
One of the simplest and most practical ways to learn guitar is through online guitar lessons. Sure, one-on-one lessons are great too, but they can be expensive. There are a lot of teaching styles out there, so it’s important to find a guitar teacher whose approach and teaching philosophy resonates with you. In this article, …