As you've probably gleaned from the headline, we're eager to know what you – the lovely GuitarWorld.com readers – consider to be the greatest guitar album of the 1970s. OK, I admit this is a tough one. I mean, the greatest guitar album of the '60s is obviously The Transformed Man by William Shatner. And the best guitar album of the '80s is clearly The Return of Bruno by Bruce Willis.

What was the greatest guitar album of the 1970s?

Steve Cropper has debuted his new group – Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – with a single that features a high-profile guest electric guitar star. Earlier this year, the Stax soul legend revealed his then-unnamed album – now confirmed to be titled Friendlytown – would feature the likes of Billy Gibbons and Brian May.

“It’s like guitar heaven”: Brian May turned down the chance to play with Steve Cropper and Billy Gibbons – but when his rejection email was used to write a new song, he had no choice but to take part

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As the golden age of shred – think tight pants, Super-Strats, and an emphasis on flashiness – recedes further into memory, boasting in guitar circles about your notes-per-minute count has become increasingly gauche. Indeed, though killer guitar moments abound in their voluminous catalog, many-times-platinum rockers Heart have always been known first and foremost as a ‘songs’ band, with guitarist Nancy Wilson leading the charge with ever hooky, song-serving playing. In a 1979 interview with Guitar Player, Wilson reflected on the importance of rhythm playing in her repertoire, and how she imbues it – her acoustic guitar playing in particular – with more than enough...

Heart's Nancy Wilson on rhythm guitar, and the mistake acoustic players often make when playing electric

American Songwriter

One of the best things about progressive rock is how good it sounds live. From unusual guitar riffs to complex melodies to advanced composition techniques, it’s the kind of genre that is best enjoyed on good ol’ vinyl or live in-person. Surprisingly enough, though, some legends in prog-rock have avoided playing specific songs from their discography. These three prog-rock songs were never (or rarely) performed by the artists who recorded them for some pretty interesting reasons.

3 Prog-Rock Songs That Were Rarely Performed Live (And Why)

When you think of music formats that could be worth a lot of money, you probably think of some vintage vinyl record that only had a few pressings. That makes sense, and that’s the first thing that comes to my mind, too. But, I’m about to get into the most valuable cassettes out there, and the numbers may surprise you. These aren’t even autographed. So, don’t ignore your vintage, 1980s cassette collection when you’re looking for some valuables.

These Are the Most Valuable Cassettes Out There

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

The 1960s was a time of electric guitars, groovy rhythms, and insightful lyrics. In the heart of this era, The Moody Blues emerged with a sound that took listeners on a trip through their minds and the universe. This band mixed rock with classical music and storytelling, giving us songs that are more than just tunes—they are emotional experiences. Let’s dive into ten songs by The Moody Blues that perfectly capture the spirit of the ’60s psychedelic era.

10 Moody Blues Songs That Epitomize the ’60s Psychedelic Era

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

The world of rock is set to be electrified with a slew of fresh releases in the year 2024. Legends and modern heroes alike are tuning their guitars and setting the stage for a series of albums that promise to fill the airwaves with sounds ranging from the classic riffs of the ’70s to the innovative fusions of today. Here are seven albums that should be on every rock enthusiast’s playlist for 2024.

7 Must-Hear Rock Releases of 2024

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Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Gillian May

Most of us who engage in heavy alcohol use do so to self-medicate. And we self-medicate because we don’t know how to feel, process, and sit with our uncomfortable emotions. There are many ways to avoid uncomfortable feelings; heavy alcohol use is just one way (among many) to numb out, avoid, or escape. A lot of us who have abused alcohol, myself included, do so to regulate our emotions, or we think we are regulating our emotions through self-medication.

Opinion: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Los Angeles, CA

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The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Declutterbuzz

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

Clutter doesn’t just make your home look icky and run less efficiently, I will point out the specific reasons why clutter can cause mental anxiety and stress. Clutter to me is a visual explosion, it is loud and very distracting. I cannot focus in a cluttered environment whether in a home, a store, or any venue. This may be why I detest crowds and I avoid shopping in large brick-and-mortar stores.

Why Clutter Can Cause Mental Anxiety and Stress

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

Take a deep dive into the realm of country music, where guitar solos convey tales via melodies rather than simply notes and strings. The guitar solos in these songs have the power to make you love country music even if you’ve never been into it before. The emotional impact of each note is what often grabs your attention more than its pace. Without a doubt, the musicians on this list have improved their work and given guitarists of all stripe’s inspiration.

10 Country Songs with Mind-Blowing Guitar Solos

How did a modest parlor guitar built on spec by a Canadian maker end up in the hands of a four-time Grammy winner? Serendipity. Flash back to 1999. After the Calgary-based luthier Judy Threet finished one of her Model A creations with a Sitka spruce top, curly koa back and sides, and cocobolo fretboard, bridge, and headstock veneer, she dropped it off at her local music shop, where it sat for more than six months. With no takers, the luthier reclaimed her guitar. Later that year, while at an industry trade show, she gave it to a private seller to try his luck. He also struck out.

Great Acoustics: Tracy Chapman’s Cherished Judy Threet Model A Parlor Guitar

Missouri State

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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“The first pedal of its kind”: Even Eric Clapton is into lo-fi guitar tones now – and Source Audio’s Artifakt promises all the broken-sounding weirdness you could ever want

Source Audio has dropped the Artifakt – an all-in-one delay, reverb, bitcrusher, and everything-in-between effects pedal that promises to be the only lo-fi stompbox you’ll ever...

“The first pedal of its kind”: Even Eric Clapton is into lo-fi guitar tones now – and Source Audio’s Artifakt promises all the broken-sounding weirdness you could ever want

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