Many guitar riffs are so good that the lyrics don’t matter. They are powerful enough to move listeners at a primal level, and ...

What makes a classic rock album 'classic'? The label isn’t just about age, nor is it confined to a single sound. Instead, it marks a point where musical invention, cultural impact, and enduring ...

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 ...

Many "rock gods" from the 1970s earned their mythical status with bone-crushing riffs and supernatural lyrics.

Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” boasts one of the most iconic guitar riffs in rock history — four notes in G minor, ...

T. Rex's signature song was written and recorded while on a hectic US tour, and would be their only stateside hit ...

The rocker sat down with Dana Carvey and David Spade to tell the spontaneous origin story behind one of the group's greatest ...

A high-octane celebration of classic rock is coming to Basingstoke. The Classic Rock Show will take to the stage at The Anvil on Friday, February 6 as part of its new 2026 world tour. With a promise ...

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 ...

An amazing opportunity for rock fans young and old to celebrate three decades of the world’s greatest classic rock music, the highly-acclaimed band will thrill audiences on their new run of UK live ...