The Kinks – Music Biography
The Kinks are one of England’s preeminent rock bands of the 1960s. They released their first album in 1964, which featured the immortal “You Really Got Me.”
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The Kinks are one of England’s preeminent rock bands of the 1960s. They released their first album in 1964, which featured the immortal “You Really Got Me.”
In 1978 Van Halen’s “Eruption” rewrote the book on what an electric guitar could do, making Eddie Van Halen one of rock guitar’s most important masters.
George Harrison was the quietest Beatle. He was a spiritual explorer who added rock ‘n roll flash and a touch of mysticism to the band’s timeless music.
This month we put the spotlight on the Beatles, as well as on all the various Beatles song lessons available here at Guitar Noise.
Rock and Roll has (and will continue to have) many guitar heroes. Read about Chuck Berry, who probably was the first electric rock guitar god.
Beginners will be surprised to learn how easy it is to play some Neil Young folky-acoustic rock and make it sound good. Learn more about Neil Young here.
Carlos Santana has championed the diversity of music for over fifty years. His mix of Latin rhythms, rock, blues and jazz fusion is indeed a musical legacy.
Glen Campbell, the indelible voice behind 21 Top 40 hits including “Rhinestone Cowboy” died at the age of 81 after “a long and courageous battle” with Alzheimer’s disease. And, boy, could he play guitar!