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 ...

The instantly recognizable intro has stood the test of time, helping the classic rock staple earn a place among music's ...

From “Johnny B. Goode” to “Whole Lotta Love” to “Seven Nation Army”, there isn’t a shortage of classic rock guitar riffs to keep kids forever hooked on the guitar. But once you’ve moved past the “Iron ...

In 1973, a hard rock song built around one unforgettable guitar riff helped define the sound of American arena rock for decades to come. "Rock Candy" by Montrose was recently ranked among the best ...

Paul McCartney once said The Beatles only steal as much from musicians as others steal from them. That seems reasonable enough, and McCartney was the first to acknowledge he lifted the bass line from ...

Some guitar riffs are so iconic that listeners can identify them within seconds. According to Fender, one of the most ...

The greatest blues, rock and metal songs of all time have one thing in common: a slamming guitar riff that elevates the song to iconic status. Guitar World knew that when it placed ZZ Top's La Grange ...

A 1975 hit from Led Zeppelin was named the greatest drum riff of all time. "Kashmir" features a towering guitar riff that sticks in your head. Jimmy Page bent the guitar to his will and John Bonham ...

Whether it’s Jimmy Page’s iconic guitar solo in Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” or Kurt Cobain’s power chords within Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” hearing a great guitar riff for the first ...