The history of the electric guitar solo: A seven-part series

October 25, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1054 Views

The history of the electric guitar is fascinating. And if you want to get deep into the weeds, here’s an Open Culture post on the history of the electric guitar solo. I’ll start you off with part one. Who was the first person to actually bust out of with a solo? Take a look. The rest of the series can be found here.

So what do people think about Rolling Stone’s “Top 250 Guitarists of All Time” list? At least one person calls it “embarrassingly bad.”
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Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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