Key Takeaways Modern guitar synth pedals no longer require special pickups and work with standard guitar inputs, making ...

Blues is an obvious influence, but Allen says he also plays soul, R&B, funk and reggae “that makes people feel good.” Other influences are apparent, but when he plays a B.B. King song, he channels the ...

Across Hollywood, Oscar nominees Thursday reflected on the work that led to their recognition. Here's a collection of ...

Two guitar greats, Slash and Joe Bonamassa, teamed up Thursday night for a bluesy jam session as part of the Soho Sessions. Video from the night shows the two busting out a rendition of Bobby Bland’s ...

T-Bone Walker may have been the first true hero of modern electric blues, but he stood upon the shoulders of jazz and blues ...

Mark Tremonti has no trouble putting a guitar solo together. That’s the fun bit for the Alter Bridge guitarist, an moment to cut loose once the difficult business of songwriting has been done. “I have ...

Rising British singer-songwriter Maya Delilah has been discussing what it’s like to be a young female guitarist in the industry, suggesting that she doesn’t always get the respect that she deserves.

But occasionally it’s as simple as a guitar solo. The instrumental burst in the middle of the song. Between choruses. While many solos exist to showcase finger gymnastics, this is not that kind of ...

Indeed, “Buddy did far more than just hold his own,” Clapton said in 2005 when he and King inducted Guy into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “There he was, standing alongside the masters of his craft, ...

Welcome to a guitar-focused space by Leigh Fuge — guitarist, educator, and content creator from Swansea, UK — featuring lessons, gear demos, amp and pedal reviews, collaborations with top brands like ...

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, ...