It arrived with no fanfare. Twenty-five minutes on Friday evening in black and white. But watching the very first episode of Countdown on November 8, 1974 — 50 years ago — lit a fuse in me that burned ...
Tsunami created a DIY blueprint for the ’90s indie rock scene. Decades later, a new box from Numero Group celebrates the band ...
In this 50-year retrospective, Birdie Reeds dives into Nick Drake’s life at Cambridge, his enduring myth, and the music that ...
But “You Really Got Me” also introduced a new chord to the rock world: the power chord. Unlike the typical “cowboy chord” ...
A slash chord such as A/B features a triad over a non-root bass note. In this case, an A major with a B in the bass (check ...
David Lindley was the epitome of a musician’s musician, not only for his comprehensive skills but also for his infectious ...
Playing solo guitar can equate to a truly enhancing, uplifting experience. From playing alone at home to captivating the ...
When asked to describe how his guitar playing has evolved over the years, Zakk Wylde lets out a chortle. “Bro, there’s no way ...
This article is a weaving together of original writing by Eric Avery with some personal history he told Matt Thompson on a ...
Light My Fire” wasn’t the Doors’ first single — that honor went to “Break on Through (To the Other Side).” It was actually ...
"I also have one for the guitar, and then, I also have this one for the violin." The Allentown native plays several ...
When playing guitar, you need more than good technique and skill; the quality of your specific sections also significantly ...