How a fateful night at a Nashville party gave Walsh the sound he was looking for, and an all-new sound for rock guitar ...
“Anything that Leo Kottke ever recorded is one of my top 12 solos. Ah, man, he’s [ whistles ]. He’s very tough and unique, ...
Some of the more notable guitar solos from the 1980s come from Eddie Van Halen and Mark Knopfler, but don't forget about these three.
Rock doesn't always need lyrics, and these classic instrumentals from Led Zeppelin, Santana, Van Halen, and more show how!
What is rock and roll without energy-pulsating electric guitar solos? Throughout rock and roll history, guitar solos have sent the guitarist and the audience into spirit-like trances and unmatched ...
Like what, 99.99 per cent of players, the Alter Bridge and Creed guitarist looks for patterns on the fretboard, but alternate ...
As 2024 comes to an end, we’re celebrating the year in guitar by highlighting our 20 biggest stories of the year. Guitar Player thanks you for reading and looks forward to bringing you more great ...
Polyphonic on MSN

What killed the guitar solos

This video charts the history of the guitar solo, from rock’s greatest stages to the digital world, exploring how technology and changing culture reshaped its place in music.
From Eddie Van Halen to Brian May to Prince, these are just some of the names that come to mind when talking about some of the greatest rock guitarists of all time. These are gifted musicians who not ...
Earlier this month, Loudwire reported on Metallica’s Kirk Hammett discussing why “non-musicians” are unlikely to “remember guitar solos.” Naturally, his comment(s) proved controversial, and now fellow ...
He shredded legendary rock riffs as the iconic lead guitarist of the classic metal band KISS. Now, Ace Frehley bring his solo tour to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on Saturday, June 15. “I’m ...
Earlier this month, Loudwire reported on Metallica’s Kirk Hammett discussing why “non-musicians” are unlikely to “remember guitar solos.” Naturally, his comment(s) proved controversial, and now fellow ...