One of the most defining factors of rock music is the guitar riffs. Throughout the genre’s history, there have been several songs defined by the musicianship, particularly guitarists. In the musical ...

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The electric guitar is inarguably the defining instrument of classic rock (other than perhaps voice). In the mid-20th century, its malleable sound allowed countless bands to alter the course of music.

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, ...

As Greta Van Fleet’s guitarist, Jake Kiszka has to create all the electric guitar riffs that fuel the Michigan rockers’ classic rock–leaning tunes. But of course not all of Jake’s riffs make the cut.