One of the most defining factors of rock music is the guitar riffs. Throughout the genre’s history, there have been several songs defined by the musicianship, particularly guitarists. In the musical ...

The power ballad became the band’s signature song and first Top 10 hit, blending hard rock, blues, and one of the era’s most ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

If one guitar solo doesn’t generate enough rock power, try adding in another on top. It’s guaranteed to do the trick. On the softer end of the rock spectrum, we have Van Morrison‘s “Brown Eyed Girl.” ...

George’s triple album All Things Must Pass has some of his best slide guitar work, especially on “My Sweet Lord.” The song would be nothing without the slide that plays a beautiful melody. It blends ...

There's something comforting about cranking up a legendary hard rock song that still hits hard, every time it gets played ...

Alexandria Wyckoff originally posted Paul McCartney Reveals How Writing First Ever Song On Guitar Helped With His Mother’s ...

Chances are, any self-respecting lead rock guitarist will tell you that solos are the place where they can truly shine — where they can wield their instrument as an extension of themselves and make ...

There was a time when the guitar was the mightiest instrument in rock and roll. It was so widely respected that artists were able to create music using only the guitar and supporting instruments, no ...