In 1974, Kool and the Gang had a huge hit with the song “Jungle Boogie.” The song, from the band’s 1973 album Wild and Peaceful, peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 on ...

In a couple months' time, Guitar Player will celebrate the 50 greatest rock riffs of all time as chosen by you, our readers. This definitive list will appear in our December 2024 issue, along with a ...

Classic rock music through the years has inspired countless young musicians to learn how to play the guitar. Whether that interest stuck or not depends on the person. However, plenty of now-famous ...

There's a reason certain guitar riffs stop you cold the moment they hit. They don't just open songs - they carry whole worlds ...

This 1972 rock anthem continues to dominate classic rock conversations.

The guitar riff is synonymous with rock music. And these iconic riffs by Tom Petty, Nirvana, and The Call continued the tradition in 1989.

"I had three older brothers, so I listened to a lot of '70s rock and stuff and I think probably 'Stranglehold' by Ted Nugent was the very first [riff that made me want to learn guitar]," Stock begins.

Take2 went to check out a new bar and grill that offers Chicago-inspired grinds with a side of rock music. And it’s got a pretty cool name too — Take2 went live from “The Nighthawk” on South King ...

Songwriter/guitarist Alicja Trout has long been a mainstay of Memphis’ rock scene. (Photo: Jamie Harmon) There’s an epic tale unfolding in the Memphis music world these days. You might call it “The ...