Archive for the ‘Rock and Pop’ Category

Guitarists: How do you feel about those who won the 2009 Guitar Player Readers’ Choice Awards?

American Guitarist asked: The only topics I’m including are those who won “Best Guitarist” for any genre as well as “Best Guitar Solo…” and other similar things. Best Acoustic Guitarist: Tommy Emmanuel Best Blues Guitarist: Joe Bonamassa Best Classical Guitarist (tie): Sharon Isbin and John Williams Best Country Guitarist: Brad Paisley Best Experimental Guitarist: Bill [...]

nevershoutnever – yourbiggestfan, beginner guitarist? help lol x?

Emily d asked: im a beginner guitarist and i love the song “nevershoutnever-yourbiggestfan” i’ve never really played a song that isn’t twinkle twinkle little star and old macdonald had a farm (LMFAO!) but yeah its a start (: i know a few chords off by heart and i really want to be able to play [...]

What exactly is Neo-classical metal?

Rocco G asked: I know what Neo means but what is it exactly? Just metal that uses alot of classically inspired guitar scales? And that it’s usually really hard to play…What is it really? Is it bands like Children of Bodom and guitarist like Ulrich Roth and Paul Gilbert? Children Of Bodom does have classic [...]

Do you hard-rockin’ metal-heads prefer “blues-based” solos/songs, or “classical infused” stuff?

Leech asked: Ozzy’s original guitarist (Randy Rhoads), and Dragonforce are examples of classical style songs and soloing Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, and AC/DC are fine examples of blues-based stuff so, what do YOU prefer to hear the most? obviously, people aren’t getting this question…I know there are dozens of sub-genres of metal… This question is [...]

Who Do You Think Is The Greatest Guitarist of All Time?

slAsh_OWnS asked: Who is your favorite or in your opinion the greatest guitarist of all time and why? Whats the best song they’ve played in your opinion? Mine is Randy Rhoads because he made such a huge impact in only 2 years with Ozzy, realeasing only two albums which were both very popular and had [...]

new guitarist?

adfipghj asked: im looking for new guitarist that are rock metal and classical im not looking for classic rock guitarists like jimi hendrix or eric clapton im looking for people like jason becker marty freidman buckethead rustey cooley john petrucci paul gilbert tommy emanuel ect… i dont watch head bangers ball do they even still [...]

Who is your favorite guitarist?

Kodi asked: As many of you in R&P may know, I am a fan of Dimebag Darrell. Or, was. But now I’ve got a new favorite guitarist. Jason Becker. The guy that got like Lou Gerrit disease and is paralyzed and can’t do anything except move his eyes. He was an amazing guitarist. I like [...]

Survey for guitarists of all genres to fill out?

American Guitarist asked: Every year, Guitar Player has its readers choose best article, guitarists, etc. I figured I’d go for something kind of like that here on Y!A. Keep in mind that this is only for 2008. Here’s the survey (fill out as many as possible): 1. Best overall guitarist (all genres apply)? 2. Best [...]