In 1951 Leo Fender rechristened the Broadcaster the Telecaster, and a musical icon was born. Below are some of the famous artists who made Fender's landmark guitar legendary.
When Ricky Phillips signed on as bass player for classic rock band Styx, he also signed on to the responsibilities of working with caliber musicians and upholding musical standards set not only within the band, but by their generations of fans. Phillips agrees that it was challenging, but he certainly had — and has — the chops and resume to live up to expectations.
In this video, learn the distinct playing styles of T-Bone Walker, Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Setzer, Jimmy Page, Buddy Guy, Richie Blackmore and Billy Gibbons.
Larger-than-life guitarists Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White make a big noise in It Might Get Loud, a documentary that explores the electric guitar through each man's music and experiences. Guitar World sits down with the trio for a high-level discussion.
From the demise of the Yardbirds, Jimmy Page created a new band that would reshape rock and roll for the Seventies and beyond. Guitar World presents the story behind Led Zeppelin’s launch and ascent.