A Ramones’ classic makes it onto the list – but which is it? - Roberta Bayley/Redferns We’re going to fall out about this, obviously. But here we go. Let’s just start with the idea that a riff is a ...

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The '80s were a golden age for guitar-driven rock and roll. Coming strong off the hard rock scene of the '70s and bolstered by the emergence of MTV, riff rock has never been as popular as it was ...

As with any other hobby or skill, every guitarist has to start somewhere. For most of us, it all started by playing air guitar along with some of our favorite songs and wishing we could play like our ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Most dreams are forgotten within seconds of waking. The world of rock 'n' roll can thank Keith Richards for keeping his tape player running. It was 50 years ago that the Rolling ...

Eric Clapton was part of a few bands during his heyday, one of which was Derek And The Dominos in the 1970s. The album version of “Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?” isn’t exactly a fan favorite, but ...

Check out our video compilation of rockers playing Dimebag Darrell's greatest riffs. The late Pantera and Damageplan guitarist had a one-of-a-kind guitar tone and style, which made his riffs instantly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

The guitar riff isn’t the only thing powering this dance-floor classic, but it’s as knife-edged and clean as a karate chop. Guitarist Phelps “Catfish” Collins was eight years older than his baby ...