It’s no secret that the guitar is the backbone of pretty much every song. Whether it’s a railing, electric solo that makes listeners want to break out their best air guitar, a stripped-down acoustic ...

There was a time when the guitar was the mightiest instrument in rock and roll. It was so widely respected that artists were able to create music using only the guitar and supporting instruments, no ...

Before Warren Haynes formed the legendary jam band, Gov’t Mule, he was playing guitar in the Allman Brothers Band. First, he joined the Dickey Betts Band in 1988. Betts formed the band after the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

Finding the right electric guitar online requires different approaches depending on your skill level, with beginners needing more guidance than professionals. Specialized music retailers like Sam Ash ...

The new album is a mix of everything you do — fusion, heavy rock, R&B — but with several tracks that are just you on electric guitar and a full orchestra. But they’re not swamping the music, like “Hey ...

George’s triple album All Things Must Pass has some of his best slide guitar work, especially on “My Sweet Lord.” The song would be nothing without the slide that plays a beautiful melody. It blends ...