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 …
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 …
If you’re looking for an acoustic guitar for all-around use, acoustic electric guitars are a much smarter choice and worth the extra investment. You can use it acoustically, record easily without an expensive mic, and most importantly, you can perform on stage much easier without worrying about the feedback from the mics or fear of …
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 …
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 …
A good tuner pedal is one of the most important pieces of gear you can invest in. Tuners are certainly overlooked and underrated tools, that are not only useful for accurate tuning, but also for setting up your instrument the right way. I’ve had bandmates show up with all kinds of various tuning implements. Needless …