Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton (born March 30, 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Nicknamed “Slowhand”, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He first gained recognition with The Yardbirds, John Mayall & the...
Akira Takasaki: Guitarist of LOUDNESS

Akira Takasaki: Guitarist of LOUDNESS

Akira Takasaki (born February 22, 1961, in Osaka) is a Japanese guitarist and the founding member of the heavy metal band LOUDNESS. He first gained fame in the late 1970s with the idol rock band Lazy. In 1981, driven by his passion for hard rock, he formed LOUDNESS...
Hideto Matsumoto (hide): Icon of Japanese Rock and Visual Kei

Hideto Matsumoto (hide): Icon of Japanese Rock and Visual Kei

Hideto Matsumoto (1964–1998), better known as hide, was a Japanese guitarist, singer, and producer. He rose to fame as a member of X JAPAN and later built an influential solo career. Born in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, hide overcame a shy childhood to become a central figure...
Derek Gripper & Rahim AlHaj at NY Guitar Festival 2025

Derek Gripper & Rahim AlHaj at NY Guitar Festival 2025

Derek Gripper & Rahim AlHaj at NY Guitar Festival 2025 A Historic Duo Performance Bridging Continents New York City – Experience an unprecedented musical dialogue between continents at the New York Guitar Festival 2025. South African guitar...
Mediterranean Guitar Festival 2025

Mediterranean Guitar Festival 2025

Mediterranean Guitar Festival 2025 The Mediterranean Guitar Festival 2025 is set to captivate music lovers and guitar enthusiasts from June 7 to July 26, 2025. This premier international guitar event will showcase world-class performances,...