You don’t need vocals to connect with a crowd, and these 10 acts represent the apex of instrumental expression. When you’re talking about instrumental acts, you’ve got to include the guitar greats.

Let’s be real. This wouldn’t be a list of incredible instrumental rock music moments without mentioning the 1976 song “Eruption” by Van Halen. Eddie Van Halen was the OG guitar hero in many respects, ...

Lyrics and vocals are, of course, an integral part of music. As a matter of fact, some artists have made it big by being a mediocre musician and a masterful lyricist. On the other hand, some artists ...

The Chicago band Pelican came upon its instrumental sound in a bit of serendipity, when its members couldn't find a lead singer equal to the power and depth of their songs' melodies and arrangements.

Many can argue that the vocalist can make or break a band. While we agree that the frontman or frontwoman of a band does heavily contribute to their identity, sound and overall persona, we certainly ...

Sometimes bands really do get it right with a name that truly reflects the nature of its music. It was a dazzling display of fireworks following the band’s first-ever gig that spawned the name ...

Don Wilson, the guitarist for the influential instrumental rock band the Ventures, died on Saturday at the age of 88. The musician's family confirmed to PEOPLE that he died peacefully and of natural ...

Dang’O is (from left) Travis Owens, Matt Thornton, Travis Moberg and Trent Heddings. After getting tired of working in oil fields, Matt Thornton moved from Lubbock, Texas, to Denver about six years ...

How did the genre that once dominated popular music fall from such great heights? The year 1991 may have the answers. A quick glance at the Best Rock Performance category shows how withered the genre ...