No one outside of Dave Grohl’s circle expected that the drummer for the ill-fated, but massively influential Nirvana, was also a world-class singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and businessman. But Dave Grohl had his future aspirations mapped out well before bursting the music scene wide open with Krist Novoselic and Kurt Cobain. The … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen
August 1, 2010 1 Comment
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page called him, “the first significant new kid on the block”. The All Music touted, “one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of the 20th century". Indeed, the Dutch-born, US childhood transplant who is Eddie Van Halen, spawned an entire generation of “new” guitar players, with the … [Read more...]
Slash The Guitar Hero
July 30, 2010 7 Comments
In our last post on great guitarists, we spoke about some of the cool attributes of Bob Dylan, today we are covering a guy who is best known as the long haired, top hat wearing, cigarette smoking lead guitarist for 80's supergroup, Guns N Roses - Slash.Saul Hudson was born in 1965 in London and was raised in the town of Stoke On Trent in … [Read more...]
John Frusciante The Red Hot Guitarist
July 30, 2010 3 Comments
Phoenix must surely be the middle name of John Frusciante, because like the mythological creature, the lead guitarist of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers has risen from the ashes of self-destruction and reinvented himself to rule the world as one of the great guitarists of all time. Having experienced both colossal highs and gut-wrenching lows … [Read more...]
Les Paul – Biography Of A Musical Genius
July 29, 2010 6 Comments
Les Paul, the legendary guitar virtuoso and unparalleled musical visionary, passed away on the night of August 12, 2009 in a New York hospital, plunging the world of music into mourning. He was 94 years of age. Les Paul, who was affectionately called Wizard of Waukesha, is indisputably one of the world’s most accomplished, influential and … [Read more...]
Angus Young – Plugged In To AC/DC
July 29, 2010 14 Comments
Angus Young, legend of hard rock and poster boy of wild onstage antics, is one of the most hardworking, energetic rock guitarists around. The power he packs in that diminutive, five-foot two frame, sets the stage on fire and brings his young audience screaming to its feet. In the opinion of many critics and contemporaries, Angus Young is one of … [Read more...]
Chuck Berry – Biography Of The Father Of Rock And Roll
July 29, 2010 5 Comments
Chuck Berry Biography Chuck Berry, fountainhead of the rock guitar and first citizen of the hallowed halls of rock and roll music, has been hailed by rock and roll fanatics, guitarists and guitar-lovers of every generation as the ‘Father of Rock and Roll’. He comes closest to being the one individual that can rightfully be credited with … [Read more...]
John Fogerty – The Fortunate Son
July 29, 2010 2 Comments
John Fogerty has engraved his name on the hearts of music lovers throughout the world with straight from the heart lyrical musings and the soulful sound that is the hallmark of his music. His classic guitar riffs, though not flamboyant and in-your-face, have found their place in the annals of rock history. Proving this beyond doubt, Rolling … [Read more...]
Top 10 Rock Guitarists Of All Time
July 29, 2010 338 Comments
Here, we're gonna have a look at what is considered across the board as the Top 10 Rock Guitarists of all time. A lot of research both on and offline has gone into putting together this top 10 list. I'll warn you.. not everyone will agree with this list (and I don't agree 100% either), but it's what the masses have said. Feel free to add your … [Read more...]
