Decades in the making, Mehmet Ali Sanlikol’s singular oud transforms centuries-old Turkish sounds and — when the urge strikes ...

The wah pedal was invented in 1966 when guitar effects were becoming mainstream, and it was quickly adopted by the guitar heroes of the day, including Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Having found ...

55 years after his death, Washington state has finally awarded Hendrix with the Washington State Medal of Merit, the highest ...

Jimi Hendrix’s Machine Gun blew my mind ... “Oh, absolutely.” The wah guitar licks you play throughout sound so perfect with Stevie’s voice. Did he encourage that kind of approach?

Guitarists, a little Rorschach Test for you. When I say "Spring," what is the first word that comes to mind? Ding ding ding, if you said "Reverb," You are correct! Your prize? Fender Certified ...

The tour, celebrating Jimi Hendrix's musical legacy, will stop at the Palace Theatre on Wednesday. Performers will include Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Eric Johnson and Devon ...

OLYMPIA – Jimi Hendrix, the Seattle-born guitarist, singer and songwriter widely celebrated as one of the most talented musicians of his generation, was recognized posthumously Tuesday for his ...

May 1969: Two hundred years after Father Junípero Serra founded the first California mission on Presidio Hill, San Diego celebrated its bicentennial. The Ferry still shuttled passengers and cargo ...

Most of Jimi Hendrix’s best songs feel like some divine musical god crafted them. While Hendrix never claimed to be the greatest guitarist in the world, his fluidity when playing was enough to make ...