KATHMANDU, Jan 16:  Guitarist and composer Nishant Acharya, who is popular among the youngsters of Nepal, died in Sunday’s plane crash, leaving his admirers in a state of shock.

Queen guitarist Brian May says he recently had three stents put in after experiencing “a small heart attack

Guitarist Jorge Santana, the younger brother of Carlos Santana and whose guitar riffs on the band Malo’s 1972 hit “Suavecito” transformed the song into a Chicano anthem, has died.

Following Soundgarden's recent nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band's guitarist Kim Thayil has responded to the rockers' recommendation. In addition, the musician considered possibilities for future Soundgarden reissues as well as unreleased material from the group.

There are many Nepalis who are doing and accomplishing great things around the world. As their list of achievements grows, so does our pride. But that’s not all. These people are inspirational and we could all learn a thing or two from them.

“My elders in the family told me I sang beautifully during my childhood. And I got influenced by my friends to pick guitar as my instrument. We practiced guitar together. One day, when I was in grade nine I found Rs 10,000 at home. And without thinking about whose money was that I rushed toward guitar store and bought my first guitar.”

CHICAGO, Sept 30: Legendary Chicago blues guitarist Otis Rush, whose passionate, jazz-tinged music influenced artists from Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton to the rock band Led Zeppelin, died Saturday at the age of 84, his longtime manager said.