Jimi Hendrix’s solo career is pivotal to the history of the electric guitar. In a stunning revelation, Electro-Harmonix founder Mike Matthews tells Guitar World it might not have happened without him.

It doesn’t get much more epic than a great rock ‘n’ roll guitar solo. Since the dawn of contemporary music, people have employed the six-stringed instrument to infuse their songs with energy, ...

When Hendrix met Monkeemania, the result was a surreal, strangely touching culture clash – and the essence of 1967's adventurous spirit ...

George Harrison and The Beatles mainly remained apolitical with their music. However, Harrison felt he had to speak out after seeing how much of his earnings were being taken out due to taxes. The ...

After recording his debut album and making his name in England, Jimi Hendrix set his sights on America. His big moment arrived in mid-June ’67, when Hendrix was to perform on the final night of the ...

There are a lot of great guitarists and guitar solos in the world, and we all know most of the big names and numbers. But here are 10 that you may have overlooked and/or forgotten. Some are by ...

The history of rock guitar — and rock music in general — can be split into two periods: before Jimi Hendrix's debut album and after. It's difficult to overstate the impact of the Jimi Hendrix ...