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 …
If we were to look into the history of modern music, it just wouldn’t be the same without the invention of solid-body electric guitars. The striking simplicity of the instrument combined with its immense potential and flexibility offers something for almost any genre that comes to mind. Be it mainstream pop music, funk, jazz, or …
Learning to play an instrument is an extremely beneficial learning experience for kids. Think about all the toys and activities over the years that kids pick up briefly and move on from, where a musical instrument has the chance to last a lifetime. Choosing which guitar to buy can be overwhelming with so many options …
There comes a time in every musician’s career when they finally decide to take that step forward and begin looking to look for an upgrade from their current model and start looking at what the higher end guitars have to offer. This article will give you insight into which guitar is the perfect fit for …
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 …