Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty ...

Rock ‘n’ roll ain’t noise pollution. In fact, what makes so many legendary rock songs memorable is the guitar riff, whether it’s layered with heavy reverb or ear-crunching distortion. The first patent ...

And he was busy. He had passed through the Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers (twice), formed rock’s first supergroups – Cream and Blind Faith – jammed with an up-and-comer on the UK scene called ...

James Bay says Eric Clapton's 'Layla' was the song that inspired him to become a guitarist. The 34-year-old musician can recall hearing the iconic opening riff to the 1970s rock song - which Clapton ...

This week's riff is Eric Clapton's blues-rock classic from Derek And The Dominos' Layla. This classic riff combines legato with precise string bends, so it's great for perfecting your fret hand ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Ramones’ classic makes it onto the list – but which is it? - Roberta Bayley/Redferns We’re going to fall out about this, ...