The most influential guitarists revolutionized music through innovations in guitar design, playing techniques, and genre-defining sounds.
Black Fender Stratocaster (David Gilmour) — $14.55 million 1959 Martin D-18E (Kurt Cobain) — $6.01 million Fender Mustang (Kurt Cobain) — $4.55 million “Reach Out to Asia” Fender Stratocaster — $2.7 million “Blackie” Fender Stratocaster (Eric Clapton) — $959,500
Jeff Beck, a pioneering guitarist, left an indelible mark on rock music through his technical brilliance and expressive artistry.
Released in 1977 on the album Slowhand, ‘Wonderful Tonight’ became one of the most beloved ballads ever recorded by Eric Clapton. Unlike many of Clapton’s blues-driven rock songs, ‘Wonderful Tonight’ stood out for its simplicity, tenderness, and deeply personal inspiration. Over the decades, the song has become a timeless expression of love and appreciation, often […]
When Eric Clapton released ‘Lay Down Sally’ in 1977, it marked a stylistic shift that highlighted his versatility beyond blues-rock guitar heroics. Featured on the album Slowhand, the song blends country, blues, and soft rock into a relaxed, rolling groove that helped it become one of Clapton’s most accessible and enduring hits. Co-written with Marcy […]
Although Eric Clapton’s version of ‘Cocaine’ became a staple of classic rock, the song has carried its own set of strange and unusual stories over the years—stories that float between rumor, backstage truth, and the odd humor of the 1970s music world. One of the oddest tales involves Clapton’s early live performances of the song. […]
When some of rock’s biggest names left their legendary bands, fans wondered if lightning could strike twice. Turns out, it often did. From Beatles to Black Sabbath, these icons didn’t just survive outside their groups — they thrived, reshaping their sound and proving their star power was no fluke. RELATED: Rest in Peace: Rock Stars […]
October has played host to some of rock’s most defining moments. It’s the month The Who released Tommy, Elton John dropped Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Def Leppard made their live U.S. debut. Rock legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lindsey Buckingham and Tommy Lee all celebrate birthdays this month, while fans remember the losses of Tom Petty and […]