Ian McDonald, the British multi-instrumentalist, was in the shadows even when he was in the spotlight. He co-founded two seminal rock bands, but most rock fans only heard of him when he passed away on February 9, 2022. McDonald did his speaking with his playing. Ian McDonald, along with Greg Lake, Robert Fripp and Michael … More Ian McDonald Remembered
The late 1960s and early 1970s, was an interesting time in music. It was okay to like and enjoy many different genres of music (folk, hard rock, soft rock, country-rock, jazz, R&B, blues, classical) and suddenly find them blended together in unique and interesting projects. Look at the various musicians and groups that performed at … More King Crimson: The Early Years
Let’s assume Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Duane Allman are in the discussion for best guitarists, however you would rank them. Let’s look at some other innovative and versatile guitarists. These players are responsible for defining the sound of their bands, or their own trademark … More Innovative Guitarists
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