Brian May fought to add a rhythm guitarist to Queen in their early years – and several players would eventually grant his wish
While May got into the habit of playing lead and rhythm at the same time, he did sometimes get the extra helping hand he had envisioned – including from Freddie Mercury himself ...
Leslie West revealed the picking techniques that made him a singularly great guitar hero to Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and Pete Townshend
Speaking to Guitar Player in 1972, the Mountain guitarist laid out his use of "harmonic jumps" and high volume to achieve a ...
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Dweezil Zappa laments the absence of riffs in modern music and what it means for future guitar players
When it comes to guitar in modern music, Dweezil Zappa says the guitar riff has lost its place as the hook of the song, or ...
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MKE Music Premiere: Red Quean spell out what it takes to survive on ‘Red Queen’
The new band featuring some familiar names announce their presence with a biting track on the games women are forced to play.
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In 1969, a young Brian May hid in a venue to speak to Rory Gallagher –and it led to his tonal breakthrough
The AC30 and Dallas Rangemaster treble booster] was there from the moment I saw Rory Gallagher,” May tells Guitarist. “I ...
Was 1975 the best year ever for albums? Our readers weigh in with their choices.
Guitar great Jeff Beck’s “Blow By Blow” and Tommy Bolin’s “Teaser” are favorites of several of our respondents. Other ...
The Best Musical Performances From All 50 Seasons Of ‘SNL’
Ahead of SNL ’s 50th anniversary special, which airs on Sunday, February 16, on NBC and Peacock, I dug deep to find the best ...