by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
Photo by sausyn
Identifying a definitive list in this category is not an easy task. There are certainly numerous names to consider, and debates often arise regarding who should be included or excluded, or who should be ranked first.
However, personally, I believe there are four names that truly define guitar playing as we know it today. Each of these individuals has had a profound influence on music and on aspiring guitarists who seek to follow in their footsteps.
I highly recommend appreciating this collection in no particular order. There is no number one here.
Steve Vai, born on June 6th, 1960 in Carle Place, USA, is renowned for his virtuosity in the world of guitar music, with his own distinctive style. One of the key elements of his style is the use of floating vibrato. Some of Steve Vai’s notable pieces include “For the Love of God” and “Lotus Feet.” He is a world-renowned rock guitarist, composer, and producer, having sold over 15 million albums. He has won three Grammy Awards and received nine Grammy nominations throughout his career. Steve Vai has been featured on the front cover of Guitar Player magazine and has been voted as the Best … ...Read the rest.
“4 Greatest Guitarists in Recent History”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
Photo by sausyn
There are times when words are insufficient. You may be right and loved, but sometimes words just don’t reach their intended recipients. Well, if you feel that the world needs to become a better place, not just for yourself but also for your neighbors, then your garage is a great place to bring out your guitar and a guitar effects pedal and work wonders.
Some say that your music is a reflection of your instrument. By following a certain recipe, you can create Red Special Magic: take an 18th-century fireplace, a disassembled old motorcycle and bicycle, dismantle them, and feel free to use various disparate parts. Add a knitting needle and carefully lacquer the result… The world of electric musical instruments was still young, and quality components were hard to come by when a 16-year-old British boy, who had received classical piano training but was caught playing a banjolele (a hybrid between a ukulele and a banjo with an unconventional sound), convinces his father to help him build a guitar that would match his own inspirations regarding its sound. The result was the Red Special, humbly dubbed the Fireplace or The Old Lady, the ever-present guitar of … ...Read the rest.
“How To Be An Individuality In The Art Of Sounds”
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