Also known as the “Country Gentleman,” Chet Atkins was one of the people responsible for creating the legendary Nashville sound. Atkins was an artist that defined the music industry and the evolution of so many genres with little knowledge or even credit as he moved forward in his career. Chet’s first introduction to a stringed …
From street performer to international superstar, Ed Sheeran has seemingly taken over the world with nothing more than an acoustic guitar and a loop pedal. His incredible talent for playing and looping different parts into a seamless composition has made him one of the biggest pop stars of the time. He started singing in the …
“Blues is easy to play but hard to feel.” This quote is attributed to Jimi Hendrix, but no other guitar player in history has exemplified that sentiment like BB King. BB King was born on a cotton plantation in Mississippi as Riley B. King in 1925. He worked in a cotton gin for much of …
By the time the 2000s rolled around, there were some critics who dared to claim that rock is dead, but that could not have been further from the truth. Matt Bellamy, Muse’s frontman, is living proof of that. The band had its debut in 1999 with Showbiz, an album that could be described in some …
Dan Auerbach is the heart and soul of a traditional blues guitarist put in the 21st century. He bridges a particular and classic skillset channeled through a massive feeling for his craft. There’s no wondering why or how he has become an icon for the latest generation of the American rock scene, portraying a solid …
When you think of the greatest country pickers of all time, your mind might jump to legendary players like Chet Atkins or Jerry Reed, but not all legends live in the past. As far as modern country players go, it’s hard to compete with Brad Paisley when it comes to pure, twangy, Tele-driven country pickin’. …
It’s not easy to define what a “guitar hero” really is. However, with a player like Tom Morello, we get the privilege to witness some of the elements that make one. But we’re not just talking about the technique or how well a musician applies music theory in practice. Tom has always brought a unique …
Few musicians have distilled youthful fire, rage, and hope into song as well as Alice Cooper’s original lead guitarist, Glen Buxton. Fewer still have as many hits to their name, with Buxton’s raw, distinctive playing showcased on the likes of perennial youth-gone-wild anthems “School’s Out” and “Eighteen”. The seeds of this rebellious, rambunctious spirit were …
There’s no mistaking Willie Nelson any time you see him on stage or TV, and that’s even before you hear him sing. He’s one of the most iconic figures in American music and recording history, with his ever-iconic braids and woven guitar strap. He and his guitar, “Trigger”, played a critical role in bringing outlaw …
Some artists have managed to find their musical voice in either rock, blues, or mainstream pop. Some have tried their hand at multiple genres or instruments, but it’s hard to imagine that anyone managed to wade through as many styles, genres, and sonic cultures as Prince. Prince was a multi-instrumentalist that had a seemingly endless …