Jimi Hendrix
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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Features3 weeks 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 weeks 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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Features1 month 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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Features1 month 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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Features2 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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Features2 months ago
The Best Guitar Solos: 100 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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Features2 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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Features2 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.
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Features2 months ago
Woodstock Festival: How We Got To “Three Days Of Peace And Music”
1969 was a year of amazing musical festivals, but Woodstock, and the bands that played, set the template for events that have become part of our culture.
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Features2 months ago
‘Play Them Loud’: A Celebration Of Fabulous Fenders
A celebration of a unique instrument, in honor of 'Leo' Fender, born on August 10, 1909.
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Features2 months ago
The Best Guitarists Ever: 75 Legendary Musicians You Need To Know
From hard rockers to virtuoso jazzers, the best guitarists of all time represent a variety of sounds.
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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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In-Depth3 months ago
Recording Studios: A History Of The Most Legendary Studios In Music
The histories of the most iconic recording studios – Sun, Motown, Abbey Road – have made them almost as famous as the musicians who have recorded there.
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Features3 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?
