Looking Back…on Eric Clapton’s “Backless”
Eric Clapton’s “Backless” album tends to get overlooked. But our writer recalls just why it remains the one he listens to most often.
Let Vinnie Explain: Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar Sound
No one sounds like Eddie Van Halen. Pro musician Vinnie DeMasi explains a little of the magic to his technique.
The Screening Room: “Meeting the Beatles In India”
Besides the Maharishi, there was one other person in India who had a big impact on the Beatles — and ultimately, The White Album.
A Mount Rushmore…for Guitarists?
If there were a monument to some of the founders of rock guitar, which four would you pick? We have some suggestions on the subject.
Link Wray and the Impact of “Rumble”
May 2 marks guitarist Link Wray’s birthday. We honor it with a look at his signature song — one that influenced a generation of rock stars.