PROVIDENCE – The Instruments for Children program of the Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society currently has a specific request from one of its school recipients for new or ...

Bob Weir's guitar playing made an indelible contribution to the Grateful Dead. It may have been even more radical than you think.

The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste each day. One local musician aims to reduce waste by giving trash a second life. Dendê Macêdo plays a berimbau made from a broom, a bell, ...

Almost 20 bass guitars belonging to legendary U2 member Adam Clayton will be auctioned off next month. The iconic rhythm man has been pictured with his beloved instruments, played during some of U2's ...

We often think of the Beatles as an amalgamation of all their talents. Instead of getting granular with our praise, any compliments paid to the band are blanket statements. “It’s the Beatles” is all ...

In the mid-00s, it was almost impossible to escape the popularity of Guitar Hero. Released in 2005, Harmonix and RedOctane’s guitar-based rhythm game is considered one of the most influential games of ...

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Despite their compact nature, the CKRD series of Neo S controllers have proven to be high-quality, configurable gamepads with unique designs. Now, CKRD is back with another collectible gamepad, the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Pete Cronin/Redferns/Getty Images As guitar players, perfecting different types of rhythm ...

The building techniques for some of the finest instruments in the world have changed little in the decades or even centuries that've passed since their inception. And while many instrument makers ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The fact the bass guitar looks so much like a regular, ...