Born in Greater London in 1947, Brian is best known for his work as the guitarist of Queen alongside front man Freddie Mercury. May's sound is extremely distinct due to his unique 'Red Special' guitar, one he built himself alongside his father when he was a teenager, and his 'layered' guitar solos, whereby he would …
Eric Clapton
Born in a small town in Surrey, England, in 1945, Clapton is the only artist to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame three times, for his work as a solo artist, in the Yardbirds, and in Cream. He is a blues rock musician and personally cites his biggest influence as Robert …
Robert Johnson
Born in Mississippi in 1911, Johnson knew little commercial or critical success during his lifetime, and yet is now considered a master of his art, his art being the Delta blues. His style is raw and gritty as he imitates a whole group playing at once, famously inducing Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards to remark "Who's …
Joe Pass
Born in the year of the beginning of the great depression, 1929, Joe Pass' sound is an exquisite mix of Bebop and Blues. He notably played for many years with Oscar Peterson and they created a wonderful trio album together with the double bass player NHOP, aptly called 'The Trio'. Pass' genius really comes into its own …
Wes Montgomery
No conversation about the history of jazz guitar would be complete without hearing the name 'Wes Montgomery'. Born in Indianapolis in 1923, he developed and advanced the earlier 'swing to bop' style of Charlie Christian and learnt many of his solos note for note. His distinctive sound came from his unusual technique of playing with …
Jimy Rev 