Most bands fade out slowly. Album sales dip, tours get smaller, and eventually someone quietly announces a "hiatus" that ...

When Clapton’s ‘Beano’ ’Burst was stolen, he reached out to Andy Summers and a deal was done for a guitar that would become ...

If I don’t meet you no more in this world then I’ll meet you on the next one And don’t be late, don’t be late… –Jimi Hendrix, “Voodoo Child (Slight ...

Jeff Beck had no interest in writing a memoir. Despite being one of the greatest guitarists to ever wield an axe, famous for his time in bands including the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group, he was ...

As I write this summer is scorching the upper Midwest and fortunately, there's a stack of vinyl that reflects that sizzle, but also some cool stuff to balance it out. Here's what landed on my desk in ...

The discovery of Freddie King was the Eureka! moment in the origin story of Slowhand's ascent as the British blues scene's greatest player When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Cream, the iconic British rock power trio, continues to cement its legendary status in music after being recognized as one of the greatest supergroups in history. Formed in 1966 b ...

By its very nature, rock ‘n’ roll is a horny proposition; hell, the very roots of the name are in, well, you know… So it only serves to fit that the music should be horn-y, too. Horn instruments, ...

Imagine having the blues for nearly a century and all the heavy feelings that must’ve trailed Buddy Guy, the guitar virtuoso who accompanied Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Little Walter on recording ...

Steve Jordan will serve as the evening’s musical director; executive producers are Keith Wortman, Garry Buck, and Scooter Weintraub. The show is produced by Blackbird Presents and Live Nation. Guys ...

Jimi Hendrix and Keith Richards idolized him. Eric Clapton called him “the best guitar player alive.” Nine-time Grammy winner and Kennedy Center honoree George “Buddy” Guy may not be a household name, ...

Ginger Baker's drum solo on "Toad" revolutionized rock drumming. Far Out Magazine praised Baker's technical mastery and influence on drum solos in rock. Cream, lasting three years, is considered among ...