A Ramones’ classic makes it onto the list – but which is it? - Roberta Bayley/Redferns We’re going to fall out about this, obviously. But here we go. Let’s just start with the idea that a riff is a ...

When we think of top-ranking guitar lists, we often find they are populated with the same old stuff. Every list of riffs will feature Eric Clapton, Hendrix, Page and Beck among others. But what if we ...

When we think of iconic rockers, Keith Richards is one of the first to come to mind—if for nothing else but sheer time put in. The Rolling Stones are one of the most enduring rock groups ever. While ...

This three-part documentary series unpicks the workings of some of the most famous riffs in musical history, taking audiences on an exhilarating journey which tracks the personal impact of the guitar ...

When NME gave Johnny Marr the Godlike Genius Award, editor Mike Williams said, “Marr had played a role in rewriting the history of music with The Smiths.” The guy is a guitar legend, but the best ...

In The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul McCartney wrote that George’s guitar riff in “And I Lover Her” made the song more musical. The “Yesterday” singer explained that the song needed something to ...

Check out our video compilation of rockers playing Dimebag Darrell's greatest riffs. The late Pantera and Damageplan guitarist had a one-of-a-kind guitar tone and style, which made his riffs instantly ...

FUCK YES! It looks like this guy took a look at the 10 Genres of Metal video or the much sloppier 100 Famous Guitar Riffs video and decided to up it in a very big way, because this might be the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...