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 …
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 …
Dream Theater is one of the most recognized and loved progressive acts of all time. In a style that’s grown and evolved from the 1980s to this date, Dream Theater has been well and revered the entire way as the true godfathers of the genre. At the helm of Dream Theater sits lead guitarist, John …
Bolstered by the unyielding Midwestern work ethic she cultivated in her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, Samantha Fish has plotted an exponential rise into blues and rock stardom. Fish has carefully crafted an image, brand, and sound that defies pigeonholing. Since trading in her drums, ala Eddie Van Halen, for the guitar at 15, Samantha …
Over the years, Petty has cemented himself as one of the most legendary artists and songwriters of the modern era. He was nominated for 18 GRAMMY awards, won three, earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, and is currently ranked 91st on Rolling …
Although likely not the first name that comes to mind when you hear the Foo Fighters, Pat Smear is an often unsung hero of Rock and Roll and a key figure in the band’s history. Smear has served as the Foo Fighters’ rhythm guitarist since the band rose to fame, creating rocking riffs and banging …
Most musicians play within a particular genre or become known for existing within a certain musical ecosystem. But few musicians have covered as much ground across the entire spectrum as multi-talented guitarist, singer, songwriter, mixing engineer, and overall goofball as Devin Townsend. From the most aggressive of metal, all the way to the most ambient …
One thing’s certain, modern rock music as we know it today just wouldn’t be the same without Jack White. Just around a time when rock and roll seemed to be missing a performer that was new and innovative, out came Mr. White as rock music’s hidden ace up its sleeve and took things to a …