John Abercrombie
John Abercrombie fused fearless experimentation with deep jazz tradition, crafting a lyrical, genre-defying guitar voice that shaped modern jazz and continues to inspire players across generations and styles.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: September 28, 2025
Julian Bream
Julian Bream was a pioneering classical guitarist and lutenist who revived early music and expanded the guitar’s repertoire. His expressive playing and scholarly approach reshaped the role of guitar in classical performance.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: September 28, 2025
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley’s technical mastery and innovative songwriting have made him a defining voice in modern country guitar, inspiring musicians to push boundaries while honoring the genre’s rich traditions.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: September 28, 2025
Ike Turner
Turner pioneered rock and roll, rhythmic riffing, and guitar distortion with his Kings of Rhythm. His foundational 1951 record, 'Rocket 88,' is often cited as the first rock song.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: September 27, 2025
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who fundamentally transformed the electric guitar, pioneering the use of fuzz, feedback, and distortion to create new sonic textures and expand its expressive possibilities.
Written by: Fret Lounge Staff
Published on: September 27, 2025