Jimi Hendrix
Flying Tonight: The Axe Attack Of The Gibson Flying V
The highly distinctive Flying V guitar was trademarked by Gibson on January 6, 1958.
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Features3 weeks agoThe Best Guitar Solos: 108 Hair-Raising Moments
The best guitar solos – from driving riffs to technical displays of mastery – make a song complete and more often than not, transcend the track entirely.
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In-Depth3 weeks ago
The Sound Of Film Musicals: How Songs Shaped Showbusiness On The Silver Screen
Film musicals, a true American art form, have celebrated freedom in the cinema, self-expression and the pursuit of dreams down life’s yellow brick road.
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Features2 months ago
Death Of The 60s: The Dream Was Over, But The Music Lives On
The summer of 1969 saw the world united in hope, but by the end of the year, the death of the 60s dream left the world asking: What's next?
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Features2 months ago‘Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!’: The Rolling Stones Go Live In 1969
Recorded in November 1969, The Rolling Stones’ ‘Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!’ was the first live album to reach No.1 on UK charts in September.
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Features2 months ago
‘I Don’t Know What You’ve Got’: Little Richard With Young Jimi Hendrix
'I Don't Know What You've Got (But It's Got Me)' became Richard's last Top 20 R&B hit and featured a future superstar guitarist.
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Features3 months ago
The 100 Greatest Rock Albums Of All Time
Every one of these albums is worth a listen, whether you’re discovering it for the first time or reconnecting with a longtime favorite.
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Features4 months ago
Wading Into Muddy Waters’ Blues-Rock Hybrid ‘Electric Mud’
In 1968, Muddy Waters took the blues in a new direction with 'Electric Mud' and managed to influence the likes of Chuck D to Jimi Hendrix in the process.
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Features4 months ago
‘Encore’: The Tangerine Dream Album That Gives You More
Recorded and released in 1977, ‘Encore’ is frequently cited as the definitive live Tangerine Dream album, out of the many classics they recorded.
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Classical News4 months ago
Nigel Kennedy Cancels Classic FM Concert After Hendrix Tribute Row
Violinist Nigel Kennedy has cancelled a Classic FM concert after claiming the radio station asked him not to perform his Jimi Hendrix tribute.
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Features4 months ago
Long Before His Time: The Death Of Jimi Hendrix
The peerless guitarist passed away on September 18, 1970, but his legacy is felt to this day.
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Features4 months ago
100 Of The Best 60s Songs: Classic Tunes From A Decade That Changed Music Forever
This list of the best songs of the 60s celebrates wild and far-ranging sounds from all around the world.
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Features5 months ago
The First Isle Of Wight Festivals: A Tradition Was Born
Since 1968, the Isle Of Wight Festival has gathered every iconic UK act and from the States, making it one of the most prolific festivals in music history.
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Features5 months ago
Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes: Progressive Pioneer Kevin Ayers
The scope of Ayers' work paved the way for many other psych-rock musicians.
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Features5 months ago
Best Woodstock Performances: 15 Acts That Defined The Festival
The best Woodstock performances mark the high point of the 60s counterculture, underlining festival’s groundbreaking contribution to music.
