Artists & Musicians

Designs for an electric guitar body have heavily evolved over the years, the most famous of which inspired a whole slew of imitators and admirers alike. Whether they came about as a reaction to the era or simply an evolution of previous iterations, there are a great number of iconic designs in the world of electric guitars. Below, we take a look at a few famous guitar body designs that graced the music scene over the years.     Continue reading →

For many guitar collectors, Fender fans and players in general, the year 1965 stands out as a unique and important year for Fender instruments. It is the infamous year in which the management of Fender sold their ownership to the CBS Corporation. Because of this, Fender guitars and basses made before 1965 are collectively known as pre-CBS Fenders. They are regularly seen as being more desirable than any subsequent Fender ever built. Below, we take a look at the CBS, the changes they made to several of their instruments, and why it is seen as a low point for the company.     Continue reading →

The work of a classic always acts as an inspiration as well as a reference to produce new works. This is how a legacy grows up. The global music fraternity follows this path and in the majority of the cases, the impact and impression of the previous works on the new composition is considered as a case of improvisation. However, this line sometimes gets blurred when a composer imitates the works of his/her predecessor, rather than imbibing and improvising on it. The eminent English rock band Led Zeppelin experience similar instances when it was accused of imitating Spirit’s Instrumental “Taurus” to compose their celebrated track “stairway to Heaven”. As per the latest report, the rock band won the lawsuit that alleged them to have made a plagiarism of the original composition.  Below are three other similar cases of artists accused of plagiarism!   Continue reading →

There's just something about a power trio – a group consisting of nothing more than drums, bass, and guitar – that really gets to the heart of what makes rock and roll great. The meat and potatoes of the music world, a power trio works with the fundamentals and doesn’t have the benefit of extra instruments to spice up their repertoire. While it might seem like a handicap at first glance, it usually leads to a more exciting performance style and often at very high volumes (the perfect recipe for great rock and roll). And unlike groups with several members, a three-person band has room for far more improvisation and creativity since they are free from the need for detailed arrangements that songs with several instruments often require. Some of the best bands in music have been power trios! Today, we're taking a look at a few of our favorites. Continue reading →

Whether it’s an undeniably great groove, a masterful showpiece in skill or simple a hands-down catchy hook, there’s just something about a great bass line that really hits. While there’s no substitution for a great guitar piece, a killer bass line can lift a good song into classic status. With so many memorable bass lines throughout the history of music, it was a tall order trying to narrow down five our favorites. With that in mind, the following are five of our favorite bass line:   Continue reading →