Happy Birthday, Wes Montgomery!
Jazz guitar legend Wes Montgomery was born on this day, March 6th, 1923. Montgomery is celebrated as one of the most influential jazz...
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The American Guitar Academy
- Feb 27, 2021
- 1 min
How to Play the "Flight of Icarus" solo (Iron Maiden) - with Guitar Tab
Happy Birthday to Adrian Smith who turns 64 today. Adrian is best known as being the lead guitarist for Iron Maiden. Here Giovanni plays...
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The American Guitar Academy
- Dec 27, 2020
- 1 min
Happy Birthday, Guthrie Govan!
Many happy returns to Guthrie Govan who turns 49 today. Born in England, Govan is in many ways the guitarists' guitarist. This is perhaps...
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The American Guitar Academy
- Jun 20, 2020
- 1 min
"The Blues Brothers" turns 40!
40 years ago today, "The Blues Brothers" starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd was released. It became something of a cult movie and...
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The American Guitar Academy
- Jun 18, 2020
- 1 min
Happy Birthday, Paul McCartney!
From the Beatles to Wings and his solo career, Paul McCartney is without doubt one of the most successful performers of all time. And he...
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The American Guitar Academy
- Jun 15, 2020
- 1 min
Happy Birthday Steve!
We can't believe that guitar legend Steve Vai turned 60 this month! Steve's unique playing has been a huge influence for many of our...
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