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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

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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