From the players of old to the guitarists shaping the blues scene, this list serves up a cross section of the genre’s finest solos from across nearly a century of guitar blues ...

St Vincent and Neil Young boast two very different sonic palettes. But Young's approach to guitar solo writing inspired St Vincent on her latest album.

Classic rock was the era of the guitar solo, but out of the two titans of riff rock, who walked away with the lead that had ...

The guitar solos Warren Haynes plays do more than dazzle and burn. They sing. A big reason is Haynes, a legend for his playing with the Allman Brothers Band and Gov’t Mule, was into singing before ...

Carlton’s six decades as a frontman and a valuable supporting player include recording sessions with Steely Dan, Joni ...

Sun Ra Arkestra bandleader Marshall Allen is the second artist in history to deliver a solo album at age 100.  That, as much ...

Explore iconic ‘70s female singers who defined a decade. Discover their timeless music, unforgettable voices and lasting ...

And that is the suggestion that his personal unhappiness made those pre-A Ghost Is Born records “better.” I didn’t mean it ...

Towner has also enjoyed a fertile solo career, and his striking guitar work – limpid and crystalline – remains a thing of beauty. A prolific recording artist for Manfred Eicher’s Munich ...

This article is an ode to the unsung heroes aka African acoustic guitar artists. These maestros have not only honed their skills but also imbued their craft with the vibrant pulse of Africa.