"I decided that I was going to write a song with a lot of chords." Robby Krieger tells how he wrote a timeless hit with "Light My Fire"
Krieger explains how the song changed from the time they played it in clubs until it became a chart-topping hit single ...
“A huge influence”: The artist Paul McCartney claimed to completely steal from
Paul McCartney wasn't afraid to wear his influences on his sleeve, but he wasn't afraid to outright copy this rocker's ...
Why did John Fogerty try to sue The Hollies?
Inspiration is not that far away from copying, but John Fogerty thought The Hollies got too close for comfort on this smash ...
Story Behind the Song: Unlikely inspiration behind 'Rock My World (Little Country Girl)'
Songwriters Steve O'Brien and Bill LaBounty co-wrote the song "Rock My World (Little Country Girl)" recorded by Brooks & Dunn. Here's the story behind it.
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Enter Shikari makes the case for arenas in its raucous North American tour
At its recent Vancouver show, Enter Shikari controlled pitch and tempo to absolutely fuck us up. Opener Yours Truly kicked ...
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Johnny Cash Rejected This Tom Petty Song Over One Chord
Country legend Johnny Cash once rejected the offer to record this Tom Petty song because of a single chord in the progression.
Cory Wong's Top Guitar Tips | Music Radar
Cory gives us some brilliant tips on how to improve your funky playing. From right hand technique, to chord voicings. Kim's ...
How Drew Baldridge Uses Tragedy to Explore American Resilience in ‘Tough People’
Stoney Creek released “Tough People” through PlayMPE on Oct. 25. While the hard times in “Tough People” might play into the ...
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How to choose the 12-string acoustic that's right for you — plus a few interesting options on the standard format
While reviewing the Taylor 858e LTD 50th Anniversary Grand Orchestra for Guitar Player, I pondered all things 12-string as I ...