In a new video that has gone absolutely viral, Alex Chadwick takes on the challenge of playing 100 riffs that add up to a chronological history of rock and roll. Check it out below.
Since being released just about a month ago, the video has racked up nearly 1.5 million views.
Alex played a 1958 Strat for the daunting feat, and you can find out more — not to mention view his pedalboard and amp setup — at 100Riffs.com.
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