Guitar Noise

Sting
Even Gordon Sumner’s mom and kids call him “Sting” so I guess we will, too! Read our artist bio of this Rock Hall of Fame and Songwriter’s Hall of Fame artist.


Stevie Ray Vaughan
You don’t even have to be a fan of blues music to like Stevie Ray Vaughan. While his success as a “crossover” artist is undeniable, his legacy is still rooted in the blues. In fact, Vaughan is often credited with rescuing blues music from obscurity.


Slash
Slash is a guitar player with an undeniable passion for music and a technical mastery of the instrument. The former GNR guitarist has lent his music, likeness and personality to the billion dollar selling video game Guitar Hero. His instantly recognizable image has virtually made him the single most important spokesman for rock guitar.


Jimi Hendrix
Nearly forty years after his death, Jimi Hendrix is still the most iconic and important of all the guitar gods. His legacy has endured to the point where he still eclipses pretty much every guitarist to have come along since. And even if you’ve never heard anything Jimi Hendrix recorded, you can hear his spirit being channeled by almost everyone who’s ever played electric guitar.


Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977 with his brother David. After Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler continued to record and produce albums as a solo artist under his own name. Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 million albums to date.


Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton is one of rock music’s quintessential guitarists. Years before he released an album under his own name he was already an iconic figure on the British music scene. He is the only artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times, for his time with The Yardbirds, Cream and also as a solo performer.


The Beatles
The Beatles are probably the most talked about and listened to rock band of all time. It’s very easy to forget that we’re talking thirteen albums, more than half of which were recording in the span of four years. This month we put the spotlight on the Beatles, as well as on all the various Beatles song lessons available here at Guitar Noise.


Les Paul
There are few people who have contributed so much to rock music, to music in general, and to the recording industry, as Les Paul. Join us in honoring this true musical legend who passed away this month at the age of 94.


Bob Marley
In the near thirty years since his death, Bob Marley’s popularity hasn’t waned. His greatest hits album, Legend, has sold over twenty million copies, making him reggae music’s most recognizable and possibly best-loved ambassador.


Michael Jackson
Even if you managed to somehow get through your life and not hear the album, Thriller, you have certainly listened to music (not to mention musicians and songwriters) influenced by this best selling album of all time.


Coldplay Guitar Lessons
In terms of style, Coldplay are comparable to bands like U2, Oasis and Radiohead. As a four piece band many of their arrangements rely on melodic guitar riffs and piano melodies. We have two lessons on Coldplay songs, God Put A Smile Upon Your Face and Don’t Panic.


Bob Dylan for Easy Guitar
What can you say about Bob Dylan? The man is his own genre. No other songwriter from modern times can claim as much cultural and musical significance. Nor has there been a troubadour as willing to take as many musical turns, challenging (and occasionally alienating) listeners with a body of work that constantly changes step, stumbling into and exploring unfamiliar territory.


Neil Young Guitar Lessons
Neil Young’s music generally falls into one of two distinct styles: folky-acoustic rock (as in Harvest Moon, Old Man, and Heart of Gold), or feedback laden hard rock (Cinnamon Girl, Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black) and Rockin’ in the Free World). You will find several of these songs arranged here.


Pink Floyd for Guitar
David Gilmour’s distinctive guitar style is often regarded as the most familiar aspect of the Pink Floyd sound. It’s instantly recognizable for its economy and tone and his gift of melodic phrasing is still influencing guitarists all over the world. We have several lessons on the music of David Gilmour and Pink Floyd.


The Rolling Stones for Easy Guitar
The Rolling Stones formed in London in 1962 with singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards forming one of rock music’s most enduring songwriting partnerships. Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the band’s early lineup. The Stones have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and are ranked number 4 in Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.


Easy Guitar Songs by R.E.M.
R.E.M. formed in Athens, Georgia in 1980. Their debut album Murmur was released in 1983. The bands reputation grew with constant touring and the support of college radio. Following years of underground success, R.E.M. achieved a mainstream hit in 1987 with the single “The One I Love.” In 2007, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their latest release is Accelerate.

George Harrison
Listed in Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time, George Harrison died at the age of 58 on November 29, 2001. Sometimes characterized as the “quiet Beatle,” he wrote such Beatles classics as Something, Here Comes The Sun and While My Guitar Gently Weeps.


There is a world of talented musicians out there. Some of them are famous – others less well-known. Here’s a look at artists we’ve either interviewed or profiled over the years.