Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Iron Maiden is one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time. The Irons have been thrilling headbangers around the world virtually non-stop since the late 70s. Conjuring defiantly off-trend metal anthems about war, history, and religion, Iron Maiden was ignored by the mainstream until their record-breaking …
Paul McCartney, arguably the most prolific Beatle, not only did he help shape the face of modern music with his original project but he has also written some of the greatest songs from the past 60 years. Guinness Book of World Records even recognizes McCartney as the “most honored composer and performer in history!” Throughout …
One of the few guitar-based bands to endure the 21st century’s cultural shift away from rock and toward rap and hip hop, the Arctic Monkeys have never been short of a catchy tune or ten. Although the band’s style has changed markedly over the years, the riffs, lyrics, and ear-turning melodies remained consistent. The Arctic …
One of the most recognizable rock figures of all time, an avid Les Paul collector and an overall guitar legend, the man in the hat, Saul “Slash” Hudson was born into a family of artists before making a name for himself with Guns N’ Roses. Before moving to Los Angeles at the age of five, …
Buckethead is about as unique of a guitar player as they come. He needs no partners in crime to thrive, some may consider him a gun for hire, and certainly one of the most sought after in Rock’s experimental elite. Additionally, this is the man credited for bringing a whole new gritty and aggressive grime …
As a guitarist, Mark Knopfler is truly a virtuoso of the instrument. But also as a singer-songwriter, his unique take on country and folk sparked the stratospheric rise of Dire Straits. A four-time Grammy winner, he maintained the band’s success even when his music taste shifted. His music transcends both new wave and pub rock, …
Rock and roll has come a long way since its inception back in the 1950s. Over the past seven decades or so, we’ve seen it evolve and go into some new and unexpected directions. In fact, when we look back and see how it all evolved, we begin to wonder whether there was some other-worldly …
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 …
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 …
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 …