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33 Famous Guitarists: Their First Guitar & How They Learned to Play
We look at 33 famous guitarists, their first guitar, how they learned to play, and the first song they learned.
Read MoreLast updated January 2025
Notable Pianists Who Started Late
We look at some notable pianists, how they learned to play, and why it's never too late to learn to play the piano.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
Guitars Used In The 50 Best Guitar Solos
Unsurprisingly, the brand most used in the top 50 guitar solos was...
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
The Genius of Russell Lissack
In the first episode of the series "The Genius Of" we discuss the guitar abilities of Russell Lissack. Russell Lissack is known for being a lead guitarist in Bloc Party, as well as lead guitarist in project Pin Me Down. He also briefly joined Irish rock band "Ash" for live performances. He is one of the most innovative and experimental guitarists of the 2000's...
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
The Strokes' Nick Valensi Gives Advice on Forming a Rock Band, Songwriting, and Gear
Nick Valensi - lead guitarist of The Strokes and frontman of CRX - dishes out advice on forming a rock band, songwriting, and gear.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
The History of Fender: Strumming Through Time
Fender’s iconic guitars have shaped the sound of music for over seven decades, from rock and roll to jazz and beyond. Dive into the fascinating history of Fender, exploring how innovation and passion led to the creation of legendary instruments like the Stratocaster and Precision Bass.
Read MoreLast updated October 2024
Blue: The Story Behind Billie Joe Armstrong's Legendary Guitar
Picture this: a scrawny kid from working-class California, barely tall enough to reach the fretboard, unwrapping his first electric guitar. Little did young Billie Joe Armstrong know that this modest Fernandes Stratocaster copy would become the stuff of guitar legend. From the grimy clubs of Berkeley to sold-out stadiums worldwide, this battle-scarred instrument - now affectionately known as 'Blue' - has been Armstrong's faithful companion, helping to craft the unmistakable sound that catapulted Green Day from local misfits to global superstars.
Read MoreLast updated January 2025