Rock Of Ages
How rock was born is one of the most interesting parts of guitar music history. At the start of the 60s, by The Shadows topped the charts. before committing the most famous act of instrument vandalism in music history. In many ways, that moment captures what made rock different – born of blues and its unruly child, rock ’n’ roll, it was louder, harder and faster than any of its influences. Yet rock’s most famous players, such as Angus Young (see interview, page 48), remained in touch with the roots of rock throughout their careers, and that kept their playing authentic and emotionally powerful where others just maxed out the bombast.
