These articles are about bands and music in general with focus on the guitar playing. They can also be about great guitar concerts from the past and bands who made the biggest impact with their guitar sounds.
Lage, Johnston, and Marcin's 2025 Guitar Mastery
The landscape of instrumental guitar music is constantly being reshaped by virtuosos who push the boundaries of technique, harmony, and genre. As we analyze the most compelling guitar tracks of 2025, three songs stand out as essential challenges for the modern guitarist: Julian Lage's "Opal," a masterclass in dynamic jazz counterpoint; Nick Johnston's "Child of […]
Steve Marriott: The Powerhouse Voice of Mod and Hard Rock
Steve Marriott was a towering, yet diminutive, figure in British rock history, recognized as one of the most powerful and soulful vocalists the UK ever produced. More than just a singer, Marriott was a ferocious guitarist, prolific songwriter, and the driving creative force behind two iconic bands: the pioneering Mod legends The Small Faces and […]
GuitarTuna: Benefits and Drawbacks Analysis
GuitarTuna, developed by Yousician, is often cited as the world's most downloaded tuner app, boasting millions of users globally. It has strategically evolved from a simple tuning utility into an all-in-one practice tool, making it a powerful resource.
Gary Lucas: The Guitar Alchemist and Captain Beefheart's Last Lieutenant
Gary Lucas is a true original, a guitar virtuoso whose career has consistently defied conventional labeling. He is an American guitarist and composer recognized for his highly distinctive and often surreal style, weaving together avant-garde jazz, psychedelic rock, classical, and traditional delta blues. Lucas is not just a player; he’s a musical folklorist, known for […]
A Dive into the Gretsch Electromatic Collection
Hey there, shredders, strummers, and tone chasers! Welcome back to the GuitarDoor.com blog. Today, we're taking a deep dive into a collection that embodies vintage cool, legendary tone, and undeniable stage presence without breaking the bank: the Gretsch Electromatic Collection. For decades, Gretsch has been synonymous with that iconic, twangy, rockabilly snarl, the chime of […]
The Architect of Crunchy Jangle: Brendan Benson's Guitar Style
If you recognize Brendan Benson from his role in The Raconteurs, you know him as the melodic, pop-savvy foil to Jack White's raw blues-rock. As a solo artist, Benson is a true master of his own craft: meticulously constructed power pop. His guitar style isn't built on shredding or fiery solos; it's about songwriting, texture, […]
James Williamson: The Architect of Raw Power
Welcome back to Guitardoor.com, where we celebrate the sonic extremists who set the world on fire. Today, we plug in and brace for impact as we explore the legacy of one of the most ferocious, dangerous, and influential guitarists of all time: the one and only James Williamson. When Ron Asheton’s fuzzed-out, primitive groove on […]
Patty Griffin: The Songwriter's Songwriter
Welcome back to Guitardoor.com, where we celebrate the artists whose music speaks directly to the soul. Today, we focus on one of the most revered, emotionally powerful, and important singer-songwriters of her generation: the great Patty Griffin. A Grammy-winning artist and a true master of her craft, her brilliant, character-driven songs have been celebrated and […]
Tim Henson: The Post-Genre Virtuoso
Welcome back to Guitardoor.com, where we celebrate the innovators who are actively writing the next chapter in the story of the guitar. Today, we focus on one of the most creative, influential, and talked-about guitarists of the new millennium: the brilliant Tim Henson. As the lead guitarist and primary creative force behind the groundbreaking instrumental […]
Allan Holdsworth: The Architect of the Impossible
Welcome back to Guitardoor.com, where we celebrate the true visionaries who didn't just play the guitar, but completely reinvented it. Today, we journey into the cosmos to explore the legacy of one of the most unique, innovative, and harmonically advanced guitarists in history: the one and only Allan Holdsworth. A true "guitarist's guitarist" revered by […]