Guitar music
Guitar Legend Jimmy Page
He began his career with the Yardbirds in 1966. Two years later, Page formed Led Zeppelin. His powerful playing established the framework for classic tracks like "Whole Lotta Love," "Rock 'N' Roll," "Black Dog," "When The Levee Breaks" and "Achilles Last Stand." Remastered footage from several 1970s Led Zeppelin concerts has just been released on a 2-DVD set.
Mary Halvorson Leaves Some Room For Weirdness In 'Away With You'
Halvorson, a prolific jazz guitarist, plays with harmonies and melodies as she leads an eight-piece band on her new album. Critic Kevin Whitehead calls Away With You "richer than ever."
Remembering Les Paul, On What Would Have Been His 100th Birthday
Les Paul, a guitar legend and music innovator, died in 2009 at the age of 94. To mark what would have been his 100th birthday, we'll listen back to a conversation he had with Terry Gross in 1992.
Fresh Air Remembers Traditional Music Legend Doc Watson
Doc Watson, who was called "a living national treasure" for his virtuoso flat-picking and his repertoire of traditional folk and bluegrass tunes, has died. He was 89. Fresh Air remembers the blind guitar and banjo player with excerpts from a 1988 interview.
Doc Watson: An Old-Time Folk Musician With Soul
In 1988, the legendary flat picker and singer of traditional folk tunes spoke to Terry Gross about starting his musical career, touring with his son Merle and playing banjo during the folk revival of the 1950s and '60s.
B.B. King On Life And The Blues
Blues legend B.B. King's 60-year career has included a string of hits, including You Know I Love You, Bad Luck and The Thrill Is Gone. He has received many awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Grammy and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Jazz 2005: Kevin Whitehead's Top 10
For lovers of jazz music, the year 2005 brought a wealth of reissues by critical artists from Jelly Roll Morton to John Coltrane.
Rock Critic Ken Tucker
Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews the music of The Vines, Spoon, and Apples in Stereo.
A Bizarre Guitarist Returns with a New Record.
Critic Milo Miles on experimental acoustic guitarist John Fahey. Fahey's latest album is "City of Refuge."
An Outsider's Album.
World music commentator Milo Miles showcases guitarist Steve Tibbetts.