Ritchie Blackmore himself said that the legendary riff of “Smoke On The Water” from 1973 was simply Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5” played in reverse. So, there’s no “allegedly” here. Blackmore himself ...

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The classic song was inspired by a Jimi Hendrix concert and went on to become one of the most recognizable riffs ever ...

When we think of iconic rockers, Keith Richards is one of the first to come to mind—if for nothing else but sheer time put in. The Rolling Stones are one of the most enduring rock groups ever. While ...

This three-part documentary series unpicks the workings of some of the most famous riffs in musical history, taking audiences on an exhilarating journey which tracks the personal impact of the guitar ...

“It’s a famous riff, and I have to admit it’s hard to play,” guitarist Andy Summers says. “People want to play it, but a lot of them can’t — the stretches are too big. You have to be a real guitarist ...