Laura Snowden on how downtuning makes classical guitar “creepy” and what she learned from the great Julian Bream

The classical guitarist's solo debut, This Changing Sky, is a breathtaking work that finds her exploring altered tunings in ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2012, We Said Goodbye to the Guitarist Who Taught Eric Clapton, Brian May, the Beatles, and Millions More To Play

Fourteen years ago today, one of the most influential guitarists in modern history died in his home in England.

Inside Prince’s band: fines, fear and one incredible guitar lesson

He single-handedly helped me become the guitar player that I am today,” says Mike Scott, a blazingly skilled electric guitar ...
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Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood thought ‘Creep’ was a ‘wimpy’ song

Radiohead had their first big hit with the 1992 single “Creep,” but if guitarist Jonny Greenwood would have had his way, fans ...

The sunny day in 1993 that ‘Creep’ almost ended Radiohead for good

The moment Radiohead took their shot at the mainstream with their now-iconic appearance at MTV's Beach House in 1993 to give ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Eric Clapton Announces 2026 Crossroads Guitar Festival

Eric Clapton has announced details regarding his 2026 Crossroads Guitar Festival with a star-studded bill featuring Pete Townshend of the Who, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Buddy Guy and many others. You ...