Guitars
One of the most challenging things budget-conscious musicians go through is finding the best electric guitar under $200. It’s easy to doubt…
“That thing will never sell.”, were Fred Gretsch’s first words upon laying eyes on the Fender Telecaster in 1950. Nearly seventy years…
Looking for a great beginner instrument that lets you get started playing bass on a small budget? The Yamaha TRBX174 is the…
Many guitar players on their way to becoming pro look for the best acoustic guitar under $1500. Guitars in this price tier…
Revisiting the doomed New Year’s run of 1952-53: the driver, the hotel stop, the rumored last words, and what’s fact vs legend.
Led Zeppelin’s final US show happened at Oakland’s Day On The Green in 1977 with Judas Priest and Rick Derringer. Here’s why it still matters.
Remembering Mark Volman of The Turtles and Flo & Eddie: the hits, the Zappa years, the rights battles, and the hard truths about legacy.
Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss sang “Seven Spanish Angels” in Washington, D.C. with Willie watching. Here’s why his reaction mattered.
Barry Stock mistook a heart attack for heartburn mid-set. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what every gigging musician should learn.
From “Hang On Sloopy” to “Real American,” Rick Derringer quietly shaped decades of loud culture. Here’s the wild, useful story.
Chuck Berry was the unstoppable force that took rock ‘n’ roll from back-alley clubs to…
A Japanese woman has been accused of kissing BTS member Jin on the cheek during…
From Charlie Ryan’s 1955 answer song to Commander Cody’s 1971 hit, “Hot Rod Lincoln” turbocharged American road-mythology.
From Birmingham club kids to Rock Hall legends, Duran Duran turned glamour, synths and sharp hooks into one of pop’s most durable careers.





























