Jeff Healey: Seeing With Sound
Welcome back to Guitardoor.com, where we celebrate the true originals who rewrote the rulebook of the electric guitar. Today, we honour a Canadian icon and a formidable force in the world of blues and rock: the late, great Jeff Healey. Instantly recognizable for his utterly unique method of playing a standard electric guitar flat on […]
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram: The Soul of a New Generation
Welcome back to Guitardoor.com, where we showcase the players who are actively shaping the future of the guitar. Today, we turn our spotlight on arguably the most important and exciting blues artist of the 21st century: the incredible Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. Hailing from Clarksdale, Mississippi—the very heartland of the Delta Blues—Kingfish is not merely a […]
Beyond the Blues: The American Music of Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
His early recordings for Peacock Records are treasures of jump blues, showcasing a fiery and fleet-fingered guitar style full of stinging, horn-like phrases and boundless energy. But right from the start, Gate was different. He bristled at being labeled a "bluesman," feeling it was a commercial box that ignored the full scope of his musical loves.
Alex Skolnick: The Virtuoso Who Bridged Two Worlds
Welcome back to Guitardoor.com, where we celebrate the players who break the mold and redefine what is possible on the instrument. Today, we're profiling a guitarist who has forged one of the most unique and inspiring career paths in modern music: the incredible Alex Skolnick. As the original lead guitarist for thrash metal pioneers Testament, […]
Chet Atkins: The Architect of American Fingerstyle
Welcome back to Guitardoor.com, where we pay tribute to the true architects of the guitar. Today, we honor a figure whose influence is so immense it's woven into the very fabric of popular music: the one and only Chet Atkins. Affectionately known as "Mr. Guitar," Atkins was more than just a player; he was a […]
Richie Kotzen: The Virtuoso with Soul
Today, we are exploring the expansive and multifaceted career of Richie Kotzen. A true musical polymath, Kotzen emerged as a prodigious shredder in the late '80s, but instead of staying in that lane, he embarked on a remarkable artistic journey. He has since evolved into a world-class vocalist, a prolific songwriter, and a guitarist whose […]
Orianthi: The Platinum-Blonde Powerhouse of Rock Guitar
Australian-born guitarist, singer, and songwriter Orianthi Panagaris. Catapulted to global fame as the chosen lead guitarist for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" tour, Orianthi has since proven herself to be a formidable force in her own right, blending fiery technique with pop sensibility and standing tall as one of the most visible and inspiring female […]
Doyle Dykes: The Ambassador of Acoustic Grace
Doyle Dykes. A Grammy-nominated artist and ambassador of the acoustic guitar, Dykes is renowned for his incredibly fluid fingerstyle technique, his warm and engaging stage presence, and a sound that blends faith, country charm, and breathtaking technical precision. For any player looking to explore the expressive potential of the acoustic guitar, the music of Doyle […]