Rickenbacker’s Rock and Roll Legacy
The Rickenbacker guitar got a new lease on life when John Lennon discovered it. Its signature sound has since featured on many rock classics.
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.
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.
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.
The Guitar in #1 Hits of the 80s: 1980-84
Plenty of 80s hits were highlighted by synthesizers. But guitars played key roles in some of the biggest #1 hits of the decade,