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 …
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 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 …
Noise gate pedals are often overlooked in terms of importance, simply because they don’t produce the dramatic, tone-altering effects of other pedals. However, if you are experiencing noise issues in your signal chain, the importance of these pedals cannot be overstated. When you use a high-quality noise gate pedal, it allows your other effects to …
While the 1960s were a decade of great change in popular music, the evolution of rock and roll arguably reached full swing in the 1970s. With the development of hard rock and heavy metal, the entire musical landscape had changed. Musicians weren’t afraid to experiment, resulting in some game-changing hits. Without a doubt, one of …
The 1960s were a turning point for modern music. The same thing could be said about the 1970s, although the 1960s was the decade when some of the best rock bands were formed. And no matter what genre you like today, you should be grateful for Pink Floyd’s work. Starting back in 1965, the band …
Innovative in every sense of the word, Eddie Van Halen, known affectionately by many of his fans as EVH, was an absolutely revolutionary guitar mind. The impact of his life’s work in Rock and Roll has played an astronomical role in shaping the way we play and even build guitars today. He’s truly one of …
Thurston Moore is one of the most impactful guitar players in recent history, at the age of 22, he was already a pioneer, co-creating the Noise rock subgenre, one that would parallel shoegaze in terms of relevance and counter culture. At the time, he wasn’t an avid guitar player, instead, he was a young, ambitious …
Some artists have managed to find their musical voice in either rock, blues, or mainstream pop. Some have tried their hand at multiple genres or instruments, but it’s hard to imagine that anyone managed to wade through as many styles, genres, and sonic cultures as Prince. Prince was a multi-instrumentalist that had a seemingly endless …