Guitarist

Chet Atkins is one of my personal favorite guitar players, and in my opinion, one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century. He popularized the unique Travis picking style, produced countless records in Nashville, and created some of the most unique guitar music in the modern era. The way Atkins is able to accompany himself and create a “full band” feel with a single instrument is so unlike most music today it is quite inspirational to listen to. Chet Atkins started his professional

astonishing eclectic guitar playing capabilities. Jimi Hendrix was a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who became known across America and the world. Jimi Hendrix was not only a musician, but his music involved new technologies, styles and techniques, which in turn made way form new forms of music and genres. His career only spanned for four years and in that time period he became one of the most well-known and influential guitarist the world had seen. Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington on

Also in the early 1960s, surf rock guitarist Dick Dale, who produced hits such as "Let's Go Trippin '" (1961) and "Misirlou" (1962), worked closely with Fender to overcome the limits of the technology of electrical amplification, producing the first 100-watt guitar amplifier. In 1964, a blurred and somewhat distorted sound gained popularity after guitarist Dave Davies of The Kinks used a razor blade to cut the cones from his speakers for the band's

An American guitarist, singer, and song writer. He started playing for the first time in 1961 at the age of 15. He was motivated by the American rock and roll and electric blues. Hendrix taught himself to play guitar as a young person, listening to records by soul guitarists Sloppy Waters was one of them. He played in secondary school groups before enrolling in the U.S. Armed force in 1959. Released in 1961, Hendrix started working under the nom de plume James as a pickup guitarist. In 1965 Hendrix

Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 1981 when vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield responded to an advertisement posted by drummer Lars Ulrich in a local newspaper. Metallica's current line-up comprises founding members Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. The band's fast tempos

of the guitarists plays a part over and behind his head, then again behind his back. Got My Mojo Working is next, Muddy Waters does not play his guitar this song, but he does sing and dance. The words like the melody repeats. The session ends with the lyrics “It just don’t work on you”. George “Harmonica” Smith leads the band in closing the show with one last short refrain. The rhythm and beat were continuous as the harmonica, drums, and piano maintained harmony with the two other guitarists. The crowd

A debate of the ages have been brewing within the guitarist community for many years. Many people ask the question, Which is superior, the Stratocaster or the Telecaster? I believe that the Telecaster model of guitar is superior to the Stratocaster model of guitar. They share several similarities, but they also feature many differences. The Telecaster is superior to the Stratocaster for the following reasons: more variety of tonewood bodies, superior hardware to the Stratocaster, and a drastically

Sarah Wager History of Rock and Roll Research Paper Jimi Hendrix, born as Johnny Allen Hendrix, is one of the most legendary guitarists in rock music. As the Rolling Stones puts it Jimi is “ one of the biggest culture figures of the 60s” (Kemp). He has been and still is a major influence on guitarists and other musicians. Of course, like many famous musicians, he had to work his way to the top being a sideman for a bit. Hendrix was born November 27th, 1942 in Seattle, Washington. He was born

his talents by writing songs for the band he co-founded. Once his band, Van Halen, was signed to Warner Bros. Records, he was able to travel to far places to perform on stages outside of those in small town clubs. For the past 35 years, the famous guitarist has impressed large audiences with his revolutionary two-handed techniques and styles on the stringed instrument. Like most nineteenth-century virtuosos, Van Halen’s highly accomplished and distinguished technical ability greatly displays his virtuosic

consisted of: Axl Rose, the lead singer, Izzy Stradlin, the rhythm guitarist, Tracii Guns, the lead guitarist, Ole Beich, the bassist, and finally, another member of the L.A. Guns, Rob Gardner, the drummer. However, this formation did not stay together for long. It is reported that they only played two or three shows together. The first casualty was Ole Beich, he was fired and replaced by Duff McKagan. Then the former lead guitarist of the L.A. Guns, Tracii Guns quit after getting in an argument with