But from the beginning, the Who’s true guitar player has been the bassist: John Entwistle. It’s Entwistle who takes the lead ...

Classic rock is known for its lead guitar solos. These are three songs you probably forgot had great lead guitar solos.

Metallica made a huge impact on the heavy metal scene in the 1980s with their fast, high-volume and high-powered style. Here we're looking at the band's lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and his use of the ...

“Okay, lead guitar. I know what that is. It’s when you play solos instead of chords and rhythm. Am I right?” That’s right. There’s a lot to learn though so it’s important to cover some basics. Whereas ...

String bends, tapping, vibrato and whammy bars are all techniques that add to the distinctiveness of a lead guitarist's sound, whether it's Clapton, Hendrix, or BB King. Now a guitarist and physicist ...

While nothing was set in stone, The Beatles definitely had a lineup. John Lennon played rhythm guitar; George Harrison played lead guitar; Paul McCartney played bass; and Ringo Starr played drums.

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley recalled his early days of playing guitar, saying he chose to focus on rhythm playing because lead appeared to be too much of a challenge. In a fan Q&A session on the recent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. As it relates to who should be considered heavy metal’s ...

The Guitar Hero franchise is coming back in 2015 after a five-year hiatus, and now Guitar Hero Live has revealed the first 24 songs from its expansive set list. The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili ...