The story behind The Kinks' brilliantly subversive classic Lola
A tale of sexual ambiguity in 60s Soho, Lola provided The Kinks with a worldwide hit at the exact moment they needed it most ...
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3 Piano Riffs That Define Coldplay
Though Coldplay broke out with a non-piano song, “Yellow,” Chris Martin’s piano riffs became as identifiable as his vocal hooks. So much so, that one of their biggest songs doesn’t even have a chorus.
“Jesus, that was hard! But I got it”: Guitar hero Steve Vai reveals the difficulties of playing King Crimson music
It features two former members of King Crimson - guitarist Adrian Belew and bassist Tony Levin - performing Crimson music from the ’80s with two other legendary musicians, drummer Danny Carey from ...
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How to introduce “murder mystery” guitar chords to your playing – without getting your fingers in a twist
Altered chords should not scare anyone. Here are five shapes to explore when looking for a chord with some dramatic ...
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The 50 best love songs of the 21st century
From acoustic-guitar ditties to cinematic epics, our culture team picks the most romantic tracks of the past 25 years ...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2025 induction nominees: See who made the list
The list of 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominations includes Chubby Checker, Billy Idol, Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Cyndi Lauper and more.