The Greats of Guitar made the guitar an instrument necessary in songs. The guitarists innovated with guitar technology and guitar-style creation. They filled the biggest areas and are still very popular long after their deaths however not all of them are dead. Some Greats include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Eddie Van Halen, and Frank Marino from Mahogany Rush
“When the name John Frusciante is mentioned, the image of an extraordinary guitar virtuoso comes to mind. Despite his global success as one of the best guitarists in the world, Frusciante remains underrated in many circles. Picture mastering every Jimi Hendrix song at the age of 11 and, by 18, joining one of the most…
Mike Bloomfield was an American guitarist and composer, born on July 28, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. He was known for his exceptional blues guitar playing and was a member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Bloomfield played on several iconic albums, including Bob Dylan’s “Highway 61 Revisited” and “Blonde on Blonde.” He also formed his…
One can only begin to imagine the music that Randy Rhoads would have made in current times. His life cut short was as giant a cultural shockwave and theft for humanity as JFK. To many, he was of the same caliber as many of the best guitarists’ all-time greats as a leader, especially in the…
There were many sides to Kurt. We hear stories of Cobain trowing a computer out the window or smashing guitars and singing great songs. We are just picking a few unknown sides of for today’s article on guitardoor we hope you enjoy. I was aware of Nirvana long before their first recording of “Bleach” due…
Lord of the riffs you could call Keith Richards below we are featuring some of his greatest performances and some background to his playing style Brian Jones found the Double edge sword when he Founded The Rolling Stones. He was the Most experimental and eclectic but The Jagger/Richards songwriting team soon emerged.Mick and Keith came…
What really rocked the 80’s was the 80s rock and metal scene. Metal had many names, kind of like the devil. Hair metal was king for so long, but some bands were lumped in by name only. Did you go to a Poison concert with your girlfriend? I did. But I wasn’t there for Poison.…
The music of DR Feelgood is what you need to pick you up. One of the highlights of working Guitardoor is Myself Knowing what I know in the musical history and current scene, gets combined with Chris’s knowledge and our Guidance from Pete Feenstra. This means we all 3 are constantly teaching each other about…
We would not be a guitarist blog if we did not mention Hendrix, We have covered Stevie Ray and Rory so Now we must address the Man who brought us the Outerspace Blues. Part Cherokee Hendrix who once spoke of his hair as an antenna. Is being featured here on Guitardoor. Hendrix’s Native culture considered…
I am one of Many who as a teen owned some form of Les Paul Copy and a Mirror. We wanted to be Jimmy Page. Low-slung guitar strap and one of many copies of the first Two Led Zep albums were part of our inspiration. The Riff from “Whole Lotta Love” was often the first…
Let’s begin by recognizing that musician Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones was not just a skilled Teardrop guitar player; he was a true pioneer in his field and a remarkable multi-instrumentalist often referred to as a “Wizard of Sound.” Jones showcased exceptional talent across a variety of instruments, including the saxophone, keyboards, and mellotron,…
The language of guitar playing goes beyond just modes, scales, and progressions. It’s difficult to explain in musical theory, but some guitarists are fluent in it, while others just like to listen. For some, the instrument is their voice and the notes are their words. As children, we learn to speak by repeating the words…
Robert Johnson Devils music as it was called because of the old folk tale at the crossroads. There were 41 songs on the record. With the only 3 known Photos of Robert Johnson from the 1930s. Mythology or Truth, the Story can still be one to raise the hair on your arms. His death is…
