The one guitarist David Gilmour said “changed rock music” forever: “Moments of sheer, unbridled, joyful playing”

David Gilmour

Rock music has always moved forward because musicians listen to each other, learn, and take inspiration from new sounds. Few guitarists have witnessed as much change as David Gilmour, the legendary Pink Floyd guitarist. From the rise of psychedelia to punk, metal, and grunge, Gilmour watched generations of players come and go. What makes him … Read more

The band Eddie Vedder said Pearl Jam are trying to match: “A powerful, powerful record”

When Pearl Jam first became popular in the early 1990s, their success came very fast. Songs like “Evenflow” and “Alive” were climbing the charts, and suddenly the band was everywhere. For many bands, this kind of attention would feel exciting. But for Pearl Jam, it felt uncomfortable. They did not see themselves as pop stars … Read more