60s Guitar Riffs and why They’re Still Groovy: The Kirklees Guitar School Podcast S2 E25

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In this episode of the Kirklees Guitar School Podcast, James and George continue the Decade Discovery series by exploring some of the most influential guitar riffs of the 1960s and breaking down what modern guitarists can learn from them. This episode is aimed at adult beginner and intermediate guitar players who want to understand how classic guitar riffs shaped rock, blues, and popular music, and how those ideas still apply to guitar playing today.

The 1960s were a turning point in guitar history. Across the decade, music evolved rapidly from early pop and surf guitar into heavier blues-influenced rock, setting the foundations for everything from classic rock to modern lead guitar playing. In the Neck Deep section, James and George discuss how guitar parts changed throughout the decade, focusing on how riffs became more central to songs rather than simply supporting the vocals.

The episode looks closely at key 1960s guitar riffs including Miserlou, Please Please Me, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, All Day And All Of The Night, and Fortunate Son. These songs demonstrate how rhythm guitar parts became tighter, more aggressive, and more riff-driven, helping guitarists develop timing, right-hand control, and confidence playing repeating patterns.

In Tone Talk, the conversation shifts to how guitar tone and attitude evolved during the 1960s. As amplifiers became louder and effects like overdrive and fuzz became more common, guitarists began pushing the instrument forward as a lead voice. James and George discuss how riffs moved away from simple chord strumming and towards more powerful lead-style ideas, using classic songs such as House of the Rising Sun, Pipeline, Sunshine of Your Love, and Purple Haze as examples.

These riffs highlight the rise of heavier guitar tones, blues scales, power chords, and expressive phrasing, all of which are essential skills for any guitarist studying rock and blues guitar. The episode explains why learning classic 1960s guitar riffs is still one of the best ways to improve rhythm, lead playing, tone control, and musical feel, especially for adult learners who want practical, usable guitar skills.

This episode of the Kirklees Guitar School Podcast is ideal for guitarists who want to understand the roots of rock guitar, expand their song knowledge beyond the usual classics, and apply timeless guitar lessons to their own playing. Whether you are just starting out or looking to strengthen your foundations, the guitar riffs of the 1960s still offer some of the most valuable lessons a guitarist can learn.

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