July 6th, 2010 | Add a Comment
No one-hit wonders here. But how about a diversion into 1980s guitar hero silliness (or awesomeness). Hair bands ruled the 1980s and their big, loud, proud guitar solos got big love and cheers from adoring air guitarists.
Admit it: you spent some time in front of a mirror rocking out to your favorite solo. You had visions of taking the stage while an adoring audience watched your fingers tear up and down the fretboard.
It’s hard … Read entire article »
Filed under: 1980s, Videos
June 24th, 2009 | 3 Comments
The ability to make your instrument “speak” with its own voice has always been a big deal for country, blues and jazz players. And rock music grew from a mix of country, blues and a touch of jazz. So it comes as no suprise that there are a bunch of great instrumental songs in the proverbial rock canon.
Today’s post is about my top 7 rock instrumentals. You know, the songs that make you want … Read entire article »
Filed under: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Lists, Rock