Sister Ray Latest about Sister Ray Here’s How The Velvet Underground Created a Template for Alternative Rock By Guitar Player Staff published 8 February 22 Guitarists Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison were the prototype for alt-rock guitar tandems. Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“I used to get into terrible trouble with Dave by trying to add too much piano to what he laid down.” Ray Davies on the origins of the Kinks' “You Really Got Me” — and what guitarists get wrong about serving the song2“I really enjoyed playing ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps.’ But our styles were so different.” Robben Ford on what went wrong with George Harrison's first tour after the Beatles’ breakup3"I’m carrying the torch for Rage Against the Machine riffs, for the memory of Chris Cornell, and for the idea that music that speaks out against injustice really matters." Tom Morello on why he won't shut up and play his guitar 4“I realized I had something very exciting on my hands. I wasn’t expecting it at all.” Dad unknowingly buys John Lennon’s “White Album” combo for about $4,0005"John sounded like Django Reinhardt. It was one of them where you just close your eyes and happen to hit all the right notes.” George Harrison on the John Lennon guitar solo he called his best on the Beatles’ recordings
Here’s How The Velvet Underground Created a Template for Alternative Rock By Guitar Player Staff published 8 February 22 Guitarists Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison were the prototype for alt-rock guitar tandems.