During the 1970s on into the 1980s, rock and roll music continued to develop even more stylistic diversity. Previously established genres slowly began diverging, creating a whole new musical landscape. Blues-oriented hard rock and early heavy metal were slowly shifting into more virtuosic territories. Sure, the 1970s had some pretty awesome guitar players, but you …
Following decades of immense success and impact of blues music, everyone thought that was the end of it. Sure, we had the old legends playing blues standards in countless different variants and interpretations, but no one really expected younger generations to take up the guitar and go into these blues waters. Even if they did, …
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 …
Volume pedals are amongst the most essential components of a musician’s signal chain. However, due to their subtle and understated nature, they are often overlooked in favor of effects that produce more prominent, tone-altering results. Choosing a good quality volume pedal allows the rest of your effects to operate to their fullest potential. It provides …
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 …
Most guitar players are obsessed when it comes to guitar and all guitar-related gear and accessories, which is why you will often find them talking about different amps, pedals, effects, strings gauges, tuners, capos, gig bags, etc. The list just goes on and on. However, there is one small item, usually made out of plastic, …
Tremolo was initially used in classical music as a technique by string players in orchestras. Now, with tremolo pedals, you can have the same effect housed on your pedalboard, ready to go whenever you require it. A staple of rock n roll guitar tones over the years, tremolo can interact with the natural sound of …
Carlos Santana is a transcending influential figure in the music industry, and his sound is almost as iconic as the voice of some of the most recognized singers, with a unique culturally groundbreaking style that goes only under his signature. Carlos rose to fame with his Latin-infused rock band Santana in the late 1960s, and …
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 …