It’s fair to say that we guitarists like to take solos, but while this is undoubtedly a hugely enjoyable and fulfilling pursuit, in actuality this aspect of our playing is really the icing on a much ...

A classic Chicago blues-style shuffle. Use your first finger on the 2nd fret and add your third or fourth finger on the higher notes. Muddy Waters’ riffs were often played around the open E shape but ...

"We don't have a lot of time to waste here, we need to play some blues we can use" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When Guthrie ...

The late Stevie Ray Vaughan is one of the definitive guitar heroes. He once revealed the first riff he ever learnt, and it's ...

Would this even be a list of iconic guitar riffs from the 1970s without including “Stairway To Heaven” by Led Zeppelin? We don’t think so. The song as a whole is an epic one, and it wouldn’t be too ...

Zach Person is an incredibly talented musician who’s bringing the heart of rock and roll back to life with a sound that feels both timeless and new. His music draws inspiration from icons like Jimi ...

Virtuoso guitar playing has come to define rock ‘n’ roll. Greg Kot looks back at its colourful history. Rock guitar solos? Often they’re overblown, overrated and a waste of precious notes. To those ...

Forget Godzilla. Two indie bands launched their own tirade on the city on Saturday, destroying Chicago with a wash of guitar and a wave of nostalgia. Tourzilla, the combination of indie bands Last ...