Eric Clapton has been cited as an influence by millions of guitar players, including professionals, weekend warriors, seasoned veterans, and beginners alike. By the time he was 17 he was already a massive name on the British rock and blues scene, and soon enough he would be baptized as the god of electric guitar. With …
In 1967, The Velvet Underground had just released their first eponymous album, “The Velvet Underground & Nico”, besides backfiring sales, the studio piece was widely and wildly misunderstood. But this didn’t mean it lacked impact or cultural punch, it was a flagship installment for the underdogs, and it’s nowadays acclaimed as one of the prototypes …
Noel Gallagher may rate himself as an “average” guitarist, but his stellar career begs to differ. From humble beginnings rehearsing with his little brother Liam in Manchester, to breaking every record in the UK with Oasis, and moving on to the experimental rock of his solo band High Flying Birds, Noel Gallagher has always coupled …
David Howell Evans, or better known by his stage name The Edge, is the founding member and lead guitarist for the legendary band U2. Over his decades-long career, the Edge has cemented himself as an all-time great guitar player with his understated style and clean echo tone. The Edge was born in England and raised …
The 1980s were yet another decade that brought massive changes in music. This was noticeable with all of the guitar-centric genres, most notably with hard rock and heavy metal. With the emergence of Eddie Van Halen as a phenomenon in the late 1970s and 1980s, many new names started exploring the instrument in ways it …
Funky, heavy, undeniably suave, and all-around Rock N’ Roll, Queens of The Stone Age frontman, Josh Homme, has cemented his reputation as one of the most creative guitar players in the industry. Becoming one of the most recognizable sounds in today’s Rock music, Josh Homme has reached legendary status following the creation of several smash …
The 1980s were a pronounced time of change in the world of music. When it comes to rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, these genres continued to progress in new directions. The guitar, of course, still held an important place in almost all genres. However, things couldn’t be left the same as it began to …
English-born guitar icon Ritchie Blackmore is one of the most influential guitar players from the 70s and is often referred to as one of the fathers of heavy metal. His unique playing style, blues-driven riffs using 4ths, classical music influence, arpeggios, and fast picking are the reason he stood out above many other contemporaries. In …
Angus Young is certainly one of the most electrifying performers in rock and roll history. Over the past 45 years, he has donned his signature schoolboy uniform and duck walked his way across stages around the world. He has created some of the most iconic guitar riffs in history, including “Back in Black” and “Thunderstruck,” …
One of the biggest and most famous names of Seattle’s Grunge Scene started as an ordinary blue-collar man. Eddie Vedder, now a household name, was a worker at a gas station until one day, in 1990, friend and former Red Hot Chilli Peppers drummer, Jack Irons told him that there was a band looking for …