The greatest blues, rock and metal songs of all time have one thing in common: a slamming guitar riff that elevates the song ...

Jimi Hendrix has claimed the No. 1 spot on a ranking of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Every Saturday, we’re going deep on one song we’ve never reviewed before. This week, we look at a stirring, world-conquering 1983 single from a Scottish group transfixed by big mountains, big guitars, ...

The author of one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time was later murdered by a heavy metal fan. 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott created the No. 8 greatest guitar riff of all time, according to Guitar ...

May 28, 2026 By Elliot Graves & Luna Cook Photography by Dan Sillitoe (all except - Damian Lowe) Web Exclusive. Dot To Dot ...

The Kinks released "You Really Got Me," which put power chords on the map, and has a popular myth involving Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.

In 1973, a hard rock song built around one unforgettable guitar riff helped define the sound of American arena rock for ...

The bass guitar is the unassuming thunder that gives rock music its indispensable power and undeniable swagger. It is the hidden genius of the rhythm section, tasked with doing far more than simply ...

Depending on the moment, Rich Robinson’s slide guitar playing can be scorching, singing or transcendental. It’s on Black Crowes tracks like ‘90s classics “Twice as Hard,” “My Morning Song” and “Wiser ...

Pack the swimsuits and cowboy hats, because we’re headed to Myrtle Beach. Carolina Country Music Fest is right around the corner, featuring four days of fun in the sun and country music from some of ...

If you think of being a rock star, chances are you’re either the lead singer or, more often than not, the lead guitarist, swaggering as your fingers conjure magic that makes the room jump. So for ...