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The 10 Best Guitarists of the 1960s

The 1960s was a revolutionary era for music, a decade that saw the rise of some of the most iconic guitarists in history. These musicians redefined the boundaries of guitar playing, infusing new styles and techniques that continue to influence artists today. From the soulful bends of blues to the electrifying riffs … Read more

Introduction to the Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead has an eclectic blending of rock, blues, folk, country, improvisational jazz and psychedelic music and closely associated with the psychedelia/hippie movement in the 1960s. Because of their improvisational techniques, they are credited with launching what are called “jam bands”. The band began in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The … Read more