Are you a long-time Guitar Hero fanatic looking to know if you can play the game on your Xbox One? If so, then you’re definitely in the right place. Playing Guitar Hero on Xbox One is definitely possible. However, all the features might not work as there will be compatibility issues. As some features might …
Are you an avid Guitar Hero lover who misses the game and wants to know if it is backwards compatible? If so, then you’re in the right place. Guitar Hero isn’t backwards compatible on the Xbox One from Xbox 360. This is the case due to the music copyright issue. But don’t worry, you can …
Are you a fan of Rammstein? If so, then you’ve probably thought at some point if the members of Rammstein are gay. In this article, you’ll get to know whether that’s true or not. Rammstein members might be renowned for their absurd antics and envelope-pushing approach, but they’re not actually gay. They simply love going …
Are you an aspiring guitarist who looks up to the legendary Jimi Hendrix? If so, then chances are you’ll want to know all about him and how he started playing guitar. Jimi Hendrix started playing guitar by the time he turned 15, and he was a prodigy from the start. In the subsequent decades, he …
Have you been considering buying a Peavey acoustic guitar but don’t know how good it is? If so, then don’t worry because all your questions will be answered here. By the time you’re done reading this article, you’ll know how good are Peavey acoustic guitars. Peavey Guitars are one of the biggest and most popular …
Do you feel that musicians, especially guitarists, have it easier with women, and women are automatically attracted to them? If yes, then you’re definitely right and this has been backed by science. Guys playing guitar come across as incredibly appealing and attractive. Playing guitar has both physical and psychological reasons why it appears to be …
Every music enthusiast has considered picking up an instrument at some point in time and, judging by the fact that you’re here, it looks like you have, too! So, your choice of instrument is the guitar, an excellent choice! Guitars are the most versatile and widely loved instrument out there. Looks like you’ve got a …
If there ever was a pantheon of the greatest and most influential musicians to have ever walked this earth, the Man in Black, Johnny Cash, would certainly be at the high table. Unlike the many one-hit wonders of today, Cash’s discography flaunts numerous celebrated classics, from Ring of Fire and Folsom Prison Blues to I …
One day, I was lying on the couch, swiping through my playlist for something that would caress my ears. It was filled with monotonic tracks—until the guitars started speaking Spanish! Immediately, my ears attributed that mix of blues and salsa to the iconic Carlos Santana. Though Santana might not be your average virtuoso, his approach …
Spearheaded by one of the most influential hard-rock guitarists of the past century, Van Halen is the quintessential rock band of the 80s (skedaddle, Mötley Crüe megafans). The band is behind some of the most memorable and decade-defining tunes, from Hot for Teacher and Dance the Night Away to Panama and Runnin’ with the Devil. …
Eric Clapton got his first guitar at the age of 13—a Hoyer acoustic guitar made in Germany. Back then, Clapton had an innate passion for music. He even wrote Lord Eric on the guitar’s top wood as if he knew he would hit the billboards one day. This very guitar led to the emergence of …
A lot of musicians can’t get around the fact that Taylor Swift is primarily a songwriter and a performer. Actually, Swift has never proclaimed she’s a professional guitarist. I’d say she’s proven brilliance in amassing popularity via her narrative songwriting, which focuses on the setbacks and affection stories she’s stumbled upon. She ingeniously pairs her …
It was 1949 in a flaring Arkansas dance hall when young legendary bluesman B.B. King learned that the fight that started the fire was over a woman named Lucille. Ever since that day, the king of blues started using the name “Lucille” for all his guitars, from Gibsons to Fender Telecasters. It’s important to keep …
We’ve seen fire and we’ve seen rain, but we’re yet to see anyone come close to James Taylor’s unique interpretation of folk-rock music. Albums like Sweet Baby James, New Moon Shine, and Gorilla, just to name a few, will forever have a special place in the hearts and souls of many. James Taylor can play …
Sharing the stage with guitarists like Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana, John Mayer is remarkable for his “seasoned” pop approach. I even like that Mayer is aware (and happy) that his musical style is presented in a way that doesn’t trigger competition or debates in the guitar scene. Having embarked on the same stage as …
Could you imagine that a Mickey Mouse guitar has sparked Lindsey Buckingham’s first venture into the guitar world? I mean, how could such a guitar make Buckingham so picky with his guitars, and so versatile too? What kind of guitar does Lindsey Buckingham play exactly? His unique fingerprint embodied in the merger of spontaneous fingerpicking …
Back in 1996, Garth Brooks was readying up for his most sought-after world tour in Atlanta. The country legend was overhyped to throw his virtuosic albums “Fresh Horses” and “Sevens” to the masses. He used to rock a Takamine EN15C for his records, including my all-time favorite “The Change” that still arouses the sentiments of …
Do you have a guitar player in your life and want to find them the perfect gift? Even if your friend or family member already has several guitars, there are many other related gifts that he or she will love. There are many awesome gifts that your guitarists may find useful, or wouldn’t buy for …
Despite how at ease legendary guitar-playing frontmen like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Gary Moore seem to be while rocking the stage, singing while playing the guitar is fairly challenging. The level of difficulty that you’re going to face as a guitarist trying to sing with your hands on the fretboard depends on your experience …
All extracurricular music activities can be remarkably beneficial for adolescents. Studies indicate that music training can positively affect cognitive skills, school grades, personality, and more. According to another study, music students tend to score notably higher than non-musical peers in maths, science, and English. Not to mention other effects beyond the scope of this post. …
Strumming is an essential component of many guitar songs, but that doesn’t mean that you’re limited to using a pick. Picks are a useful tool in the guitar world, but they tend to force a guitarist to play in a certain way. It’s almost impossible to strum without moving your entire arm, which generates plenty …
