Maybellene, a crafty song embellished with the springy, clock-like flicks of Chuck Berry’s Gibson ES-350T guitar, is often referred to as the first authentic song in Rock & Roll history. As such, the creator of the tune is regarded as the founding father of the genre. While Elvis, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Sonic Youth, Pink …
Carlos Santana is a transcending influential figure in the music industry, and his sound is almost as iconic as the voice of some of the most recognized singers, with a unique culturally groundbreaking style that goes only under his signature. Carlos rose to fame with his Latin-infused rock band Santana in the late 1960s, and …
The 1960s and the 1970s were crucial times for the world of guitar music. In fact, the residue and influence of pioneering bold musicians can be heard to this day, with irreverence pivoting the entry of genre crossbreeding became increasingly appealing to both music enthusiasts and general audiences. However, you can’t have irreverence in Rock …
Electric guitar strings have a significant impact on your tone and playability. It’s easy to overlook the importance of choosing the best strings to suit your playing style, but in reality, they’re as important as your choice of amplifier or effects pedals. Identifying the best-suited strings for your electric guitar can be overwhelming, due to …
The 2000s was defined culturally by its widespread use of the internet that contributed to the globalization that’s ever present in society today; early social media websites such as Myspace and Friendster allowed for individualism and connectivity while music sharing websites shifted the industry economically, allowing for an easier means of storing, recording and distributing …
Tommy Emmanuel’s percussive, expressive style of playing, perfected over decades, has earned him a devoted following. He is frequently cited as one of the greatest living acoustic guitarists, if not one of the best all-time. Unsurprisingly for someone of his virtuosic ability, Tommy’s musical career started at a very young age. Emmanuel, an Australian, was …
A metal superstar who carved his way by laying some of the most solid rhythmic backbones in modern music. Jim Root became a legendary character in the metal scene, known for his powerful, punchy guitar on stage. In addition to being a fantastic rhythm guitarist, Jim is also a principal songwriter for the Grammy-winning band, …
Two of the most impactful decades of the 21st century, the 1960s and 1970s was a time for some of the most profound societal, cultural shifts in history. The 1960s propelled the counterculture movement, with a revolution surrounding the normalization of social norms, from clothing to sexuality at the forefront of the decade, with the …
You might be wondering why you see signs in music stores forbidding the song Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin. Many guitarists are left scratching their heads wondering how such a legendary tune could ever be known as the forbidden riff. So let’s answer the age old question. Why is Stairway to Heaven banned in …
Although they may not be as well known as other popular effects, univibe pedals are one of the most unique additions a guitarist can make to their signal chain. Popularized by none other than Jimi Hendrix, the univibe effect played a significant role in the shaping of his distinctive guitar sound. Many guitarists know what …