The track is widely ranked among the greatest — and even top — rock songs of all time, thanks to a groundbreaking riff that ...

The greatest works of art in history have been very much intentional. Every once in a while, though, an artist will create something of legend, completely by accident. That’s exactly what happened to ...

Classic rock music through the years has inspired countless young musicians to learn how to play the guitar. Whether that interest stuck or not depends on the person. However, plenty of now-famous ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Guitarist with SG guitar. As a developing and beginner guitar player, learning riffs from your idols is a great way to push ...

I have been told, and it has been my experience, that people love lists. Lists of all kinds. I think what makes them so popular is that they are subjective. No two people would most likely agree on ...

Rock ‘n’ roll ain’t noise pollution. In fact, what makes so many legendary rock songs memorable is the guitar riff, whether it’s layered with heavy reverb or ear-crunching distortion. The first patent ...

What makes a classic rock album 'classic'? The label isn’t just about age, nor is it confined to a single sound. Instead, it marks a point where musical invention, cultural impact, and enduring ...

When asked which guitar parts first got him into playing before he picked up a guitar, Skolnick riffed a little bit of The Beatles' "Day Tripper," which Peterson humorously misidentified. "It really ...

Where does Eddie Van Halen, seen here playing a signature EVH Wolfgang guitar, rank among the all-time greats? (Matt Bruck) CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It's the instrument most associated with rock and roll.

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, ...