Guitar Trends in Number One Songs, 1955 to 1974
1964 saw the “guitar scores” double thanks to contributions from The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and The Animals among others.
With “Crack-Up,” Fleet Foxes Venture Into New Sonic Landscapes
After a six-year hiatus, this indie band is back and pushing its boundaries beyond baroque folk.
Making Masterpieces: The Beach Boys and The Beatles Inspired Each Other
First came The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” then The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” then it continued on and on.
The Great Guitar Drought of 1960-1963
Hit songs in the 1950s had plenty of guitar. The early 1960s? Not so much. But a few artists did carry the torch until the Beatles arrived.
