Jimi Hendrix’s solo career is pivotal to the history of the electric guitar. In a stunning revelation, Electro-Harmonix founder Mike Matthews tells Guitar World it might not have happened without him.

It doesn’t get much more epic than a great rock ‘n’ roll guitar solo. Since the dawn of contemporary music, people have employed the six-stringed instrument to infuse their songs with energy, ...

Although far from a traditional Blues guitarist, even Hendrix’s most psychedelic guitar solos were steeped in the Blues of Howlin’ Wolf and Buddy Guy. Tracing his career from backup musician to the ...

George Harrison and The Beatles mainly remained apolitical with their music. However, Harrison felt he had to speak out after seeing how much of his earnings were being taken out due to taxes. The ...

“Anything that Leo Kottke ever recorded is one of my top 12 solos. Ah, man, he’s [ whistles ]. He’s very tough and unique, ...

An iconic guitar solo doesn’t just elevate a song, it defines it. It’s the moment that sweeps you off your feet, sets your speakers on fire, and cements a track’s place in music history. And while the ...

Guitar maestro Jeff Beck played alongside many notable musicians during his life. Jimi Hendrix wasn’t one of them. Beck’s brand of classic rock saw him briefly share the Yardbirds with Jimmy Page, add ...

For a guitarist who’s made his mark in the world of prog rock, David Gilmour is remarkably rooted in the blues. An old-school progger like Steve Howe shows fluency in a range of styles — from ...

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, ...