Speaking with Guitar Player in our February 1984 issue, Angus told assistant editor Jas Obrecht, “That's the easiest part, the solos. There's no great thing in being a soloist.” ...

Brian May accepted long ago that he'll never be able to shred like Steve Vai or Joe Satriani. As a result, he was forced to ...

Toton wrote in a Reddit thread. "ChatGPT gave me the notes, but I interpreted them, like the lengths, and what to accentuate. I also wrote the rhythm guitar, harmonies, bass, and drums." ...

Of course, it’s one thing to acknowledge the importance of rhythm in guitar playing and another to set about methodically improving our practical skills in this area. And that’s where the ...

Blurring the lines of rhythm guitarListen to any trio and you’ll hear the interesting ways people meet this challenge. Jimi Hendrix developed a fascinating lead/rhythm style, and Jack Bruce played up ...

Keith Urban Recalls 'Trainwreck' That Ensued When He Forgot the Guitar Solo in 'Highway Don't Care' "There is no wrong notes, just the look on your face," the guitarist tells Tim McGraw ...

This solo from the opening track to Appetite For Destruction is not really a 'typical' guitar solo. This appears during a short break in the front half of the track and actually focuses more on some ...

After teaching George the rhythm guitar lick (which Paul matched on bass), they had the backing track for “Drive My Car” down. From there, Ringo overdubbed the cowbell part while John and Paul ...

Chuck Berry shaped all future rock and roll songs with the release of his 1958 hit song "Johnny B. Goode." Though it's not the craziest guitar solo ever recorded, it certainly was integral to the ...

Bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice died Christmas day, leaving behind an expansive catalogue devoted to exploring uncharted territory. Guitarist and fan Molly Tuttle picks his essential recordings.

The highly anticipated release of Guitar Hero 5 is just a few days away. And as the latest installment in the hit axe-grinding series approaches, we're taking a look back at the music that made ...