Guitar Center Reveals Top 10 Most-Played Riffs in Its Stores, Led by Metallica and Nirvana
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Jon Blistein
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Summary
Guitar Center conducted a survey of its store leadership to identify the most overplayed guitar riffs in their stores. The article reveals the top 10 most-played riffs at Guitar Center locations, featuring songs from Metallica, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, and others. Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto discusses the phenomenon, noting that while some riffs are played constantly by customers testing gear, certain songs like 'Stairway to Heaven' are actually less common than expected. The list includes 'Master of Puppets,' 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' 'Enter Sandman,' 'Back in Black,' and other classic rock and metal staples.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWe went out to our stores leadership with survey and said, 'Write your most overplayed songs and tell us about any anecdotes, whatever.'
The cacophony though isn't exactly random. And recently, Guitar Center brass decided it was time to parse the chaos for the patterns buried deep within.
Few sounds in music are more distinct and compelling than the rich, textured din of a Guitar Center.
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