Forgotten Guitar

Take a trip down memory lane with Steve Vai's 1990 Headbanger’s Ball appearance.

You probably remember Steve Vai's legendary cameo, but the man behind much of the real guitar work in 'Crossroads' is often overlooked.

Tharpe's remarkable musical legacy is undoubted by those who know of her impact on modern music.

Some rare footage of a young, pre-Ozzy Randy Rhoads in action.

Les was 73 at the time, and he clearly hadn’t lost a step.

Lemmy breaks down his unmistakable, massive, entirely unique tone.

If you've ever needed more evidence that the majority of a guitar player's "sound" is in their fingers...

"The world’s greatest unknown guitarist" at his finest.

“Give us a couple of years, we will be right there with Fender and Gibson" - the then-little-known Paul Reed Smith.

Just listen to what he plays during the handshake.

Satch gives a first lesson live on MTV.

A 24-year-old Zakk Wylde shows MTV his "Chicken Pickin'" technique.

These tips can be applied whether you're working at Abbey Road or your home studio.

Mick Jagger and Joe Satriani play the blues.

During the production of the 1966 filmBlow-Up, director Michelangelo Antonioni envisioned a scene similar to that of Pete Townshend's famous live ritual of smashing his guitar on stage.