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 electric guitar is the alpha instrument in rock music, but there have been plenty of great acoustic songs as well.

Country music has always placed a strong emphasis on the guitar. From the genre’s acoustic origins to its more electrified modern counterpart, the guitar will always be a mainstay for artists who ...

Almost everyone can spot the best guitar solos of all time. But to spot the best guitar duels, that’s another level of music fandom very few qualify for. Which is a shame, as guitar duels are a ...

There was a time when the guitar was the mightiest instrument in rock and roll. It was so widely respected that artists were able to create music using only the guitar and supporting instruments, no ...

Some moments in music don't just play - they hit you somewhere deep and don't let go. A truly great guitar solo is like that.

George’s triple album All Things Must Pass has some of his best slide guitar work, especially on “My Sweet Lord.” The song would be nothing without the slide that plays a beautiful melody. It blends ...

Chances are, any self-respecting lead rock guitarist will tell you that solos are the place where they can truly shine — where they can wield their instrument as an extension of themselves and make ...

Other guitar virtuosos might crave at least a little downtime between concluding a Las Vegas concert residency with one band ...

SM Entertainment’s new boy group RIIZE is off to a promising start on the international iTunes charts! On September 4, RIIZE made their highly-anticipated debut with their first single album “Get A ...