Category: musician

Vito Bratta was the virtuoso guitarist of ’80s glam metal band White Lion, known for his Eddie Van Halen-inspired shredding and innovative guitar work. Read more

Nate Mendel’s iconic bass lines and playing style have defined the rhythmic foundation of Foo Fighters’ sound, cementing his legacy as a rock bass legend. Read more

Noel Redding was the influential bassist for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, providing groovy melodic lines that complemented Hendrix’s guitar wizardry. Read more

John Paul Jones was the multi-talented bassist, keyboardist and co-writer who helped shape the groundbreaking sound of Led Zeppelin with his versatile musicianship. Read more

Ronnie Montrose was an influential American rock guitarist who pioneered hard rock and heavy metal with his fiery playing style and the band Montrose. Read more

Eric Clapton’s legendary career spanned The Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, and a hugely successful solo career. Read more

Buck Dharma, the unsung guitar hero and creative force behind Blue Oyster Cult’s iconic hits like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” is explored in this in-depth profile. Read more

Simon Gallup’s innovative and atmospheric bass playing anchored The Cure’s signature goth rock sound for over 40 years, cementing his status as an alt-rock icon. Read more

Chi Cheng’s innovative bass playing defined Deftones’ signature sound while his resilience after a tragic car accident left a lasting legacy in the metal community. Read more

Dave Navarro, lead guitarist of Jane’s Addiction, has been battling debilitating long COVID symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and breathing issues for months after his COVID-19 infection. Read more