Heavy metal wouldn't be the same without Randy Rhoads. He was voted the best heavy metal guitarist and is still an inspiration to metal guitar players today. His unfortunate passing in 1982 shocked fans; he was definitely gone too soon. I believe if Rhoads was still alive, he would have set the bar even higher […]
Eric Clapton is one of the most legendary music icons. While many regard him for famous songs such as "Layla" and "Wonderful Tonight," his guitar playing inspired an entire generation of players. While we look at Clapton as a guitar genius, when reading his biography, you'll learn some surprising facts about him. For example, there […]
Stevie Ray Vaughan is a name that surely rings a bell to most guitarists, especially if they are into blues and rock music. He was born in 1954, and despite having a short career that ended tragically due to a helicopter accident, Stevie Ray Vaughan, or "SRV", left a timeless legacy. Let's get on with […]
David Gilmour is one of the most highly spoken of names in the guitar community, and it is safe to say that many people first picked up a guitar after listening to his fantastic playing in Pink Floyd records. Gilmour was born in 1946 and joined Pink Floyd in 1967 as a replacement to Syd […]
Very few guitar players are more recognizable than Angus Young. Sure, we can focus on his contributions to the legendary rock band AC/DC and how his signature guitar playing truly characterizes the band's sound. In our Angus Young bio and gear list, we can also talk about his appearance, how he's famous for wearing schoolboy […]
My guitar-playing journey began at the age of 12. My early influences were the music of the day and the albums that my brother listened to. At 14, I started to form my own musical identity and enjoyed listening to rock radio. But, in 1982, the older guys that hung out at the guitar shop […]
It’s a sad fact of life that some of the greatest guitarists of all time do not get given enough credit. If strangers in the street were asked about the greatest guitarist, they’ll probably mention names such as Slash, Herman Li, or Jimmie Page – all great guitarists, but not quite the greatest in my […]
Born September 14, 1996, Will Gold is a British Internet personality, Twitch streamer, and singer-songwriter. He started off in 2017 for his work with the group comedy YouTube channel SootHouse, where he made recurring appearances and was the primary editor and co-founder. He later started his channel, Wilbur Soot, on March 29, 2019. He put […]
Introduction To talk about John Mayers gear is probably a never-ending task. He is one of the last guitar heroes our culture will ever have. Not because there won't be any good guitarists after him, but because of the way the industry is headed and new generations are being brought up, guitar-centered bands are not […]
Shawn Mendez is one of today's musical artists with the most hits in trending billboard charts. Born on the 8th of August in 1996 in Toronto, he started writing songs at 13 years old. Let's take a quick look at his background, then dive into Shawn Mendes' Guitar and gear choices. His first song was "Life […]