What is it about guitar that has let it stand the test of time? Why has guitar been the go-to instrument for centuries? Will rock and roll ever see its demise? Guitar and America go together like peanut butter and jelly---you can have one without the other, but it's just not as good. Guitar has that familiarity to it that has let it prevail in American culture for quite some time now. Even though we may become bored of its ubiquity, we still can't help but be enraptured by the rifts of Hendrix, or the solos of Jack White. As long as there's America, there will be rock and roll. Why do we love rock and roll so much? I'm not so sure. But I do know one thing, guitar is tried and true and there's no stopping it. However, that doesn't mean that artists haven't tried to deviate from guitar-driven music! There are many artists who have taken the experimental route, or have even adapted the guitar in their own unique ways. Nevertheless, I'm sure the guitar will remain packed full of nostalgia and longevity. No matter how much our culture changes, the guitar can and will adapt. But why is guitar so good? Want some examples? Well, luckily I've discovered RollingStone's 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time So, here's the top 3:
1. Chuck Berry with Johnny B. Goode
2. Jimi Hendrix with Purple Haze:
3. Cream with Crossroads:
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