This 'Heavy Metal Folk' Classic Called the 'Template' for 'Stairway to Heaven'

Over 50 years after its release, Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" is still considered one of the greatest songs in rock ...

Buddy Guy remembers the first time he saw Jimi Hendrix play – and the warning he used to give him before gigs

Jimi Hendrix was a guitar-playing revelation and blew the minds of those who heard him on both sides of the Atlantic in the ...

What was the first number one song to feature a guitar solo?

The first-ever number one to feature a guitar solo as its centrepiece is considered to be 1954’s ‘Rock Around the Clock’ by Bill Haley. Read more here.
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How Jimi Hendrix’s love of science fiction shaped his music

Explore how Jimi Hendrix’s fascination with science fiction inspired his groundbreaking music, from cosmic lyrics to futuristic guitar sounds that changed rock forever. Cardiologist: 9 American foods ...