Kansas has been noted for some of the most popular songs during the 1970s. They were probably one of the first bands to make progressive rock popular. Dust in the Wind took a different direction by ...

One of the most defining factors of rock music is the guitar riffs. Throughout the genre’s history, there have been several songs defined by the musicianship, particularly guitarists. In the musical ...

Great songs require a great hook. But the most memorable part of a classic rock song isn’t always what’s sung. Rock music evolved in a way where the guitar solo became a required feature. And some ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty/Jim Bennett While many players rely on the bellowing tone of their favorite ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Courtesy Rick Beato Rick Beato is one of the most influential entities in the music ...

It may surprise you, but in the year-end edition of Total Guitar magazine, Metallica's Kirk Hammett posits that much of the music-listening public likely forgets most songs' guitar solos. But Hammett ...