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 ...

The classic song was inspired by a Jimi Hendrix concert and went on to become one of the most recognizable riffs ever recorded.

From Jimmy Page’s legendary ‘Whole Lotta Love’ to Steve Morse’s intricate picking techniques, rock guitar is built on riffs, power chords, and expressive playing. Mastering skills like palm muting, ...

The unforgettable riff belongs to one of the band's most iconic songs.

Rock and roll and mythology go hand in hand. We call famous musicians “rock stars” and “rock gods”, giving cosmic agency to otherwise normal humans. And before social media, one could get away with ...

From bluesy shuffles to iconic rock hooks, The Rolling Stones have crafted riffs that not only defined their sound but influenced generations of guitarists. Their mastery of groove, tone, and ...

Revealing that the first rock riff he ever played was on an acoustic guitar because he didn’t own an electric one, Keifer recalled "there were a lot of kids in my neighborhood or teenagers that were ...

You know the riffs, but you may not associate these guitarists with them. But there's no doubt these iconic riffs inspired a whole new generation of guitarists who are tearing it up today. While at ...

Songs from two Bay Area rock legends -- Sammy Hagar's 'There's Only One Way to Rock' and Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' -- battle for the chance to advance in the Ultimate Classic Rock March Riff Madness ...

So how exactly does an interplanetary warrior come to be a guitarist in one of the most beloved bands on Planet Earth? Practice, lots of practice. We've got GWAR's Pustulus Maximus stepping into the ...