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Rock ‘n’ Roll History In 100 Riffs: Watch Guitarist Do It In One Take

What’re the most recognizable guitar riffs in rock’n’roll history? Well, that depends on who’s answering the question. The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”? Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode”? AC/DC’s “Back in Black”? In […]

2012/06/07

What, Exactly, Is Rock’N'Roll? The Rock Hall Explains

This year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class isn’t short on variety – and that’s the way the Rock Hall likes it. From new-school artists with a touch of hip-hop (The Beastie Boys, […]

2012/04/13

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How Does An Artist Make It Into The Rock Hall? A Conversation With Hall Of Fame VP Jim Henke

It’s been a long four months for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since the Rock Hall announced its class of 2012 inductees back in December, the chatter surrounding the induction ceremony — specifically, […]

2012/04/12

Marshall Amps Founder Jim Marshall Dies at 88

Rock’n’roll is just a little quieter today, following the passing of Jim Marshall, who helped the genre turn it up to 10. Marshall, 88, founded the iconic guitar amp brand Marshall Amplification in 1962.

2012/04/05