In a genre defined by epic riffs and flamethrowing solos, the slide guitar stands as a howling testament to raw, unbridled emotion. It's not just a technique; it's a wild, soul-stirring cry that cuts ...

From Blind Willie Johnson to Howlin' Wolf and beyond, Paul McGuinness explores the best blues songs of all time ...

George Harrison was proud of his slide guitar work on “This Is Love” from his 1987 album, Cloud Nine. The former Beatle often turned to his long-time friend and collaborator, Eric Clapton, to add ...

A Ramones’ classic makes it onto the list – but which is it? - Roberta Bayley/Redferns We’re going to fall out about this, obviously. But here we go. Let’s just start with the idea that a riff is a ...

Rick Derringer’s guitar talents made him a go-to player for artists across the spectrum. Over the course of his 60-year career, the guitarist — who died May 26 — performed onstage or on record with ...

It’s hard to imagine George Harrison without hearing his impeccable slide guitar work. George started playing slide guitar just before The Beatles broke up. The style gave him a fresh sound, and he ...

From pale folk to eternal reverie, the best songs by Mazzy Star all have a bewitching quality that transcends generations.

The UK's World Music Network, best known for the famed Rough Guide CD series, announces tours for its most prestigious single-artist label, Riverboat records. From Calcutta, India, slide guitar master ...

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