Why and how the guitar went electric

> There are periodic claims that the electric guitar is dead, but it remains surprisingly resilient to further evolution.

I don't think it's dead, it's just that there's a ton of other options out there for kids who are getting into music. Being a rock guitarist playing great solos just isn't as cool as it used to be relative to newer musical adventures.

I must say though, it's been a while since I've heard a really unique and interesting guitar player. I do like Yamandu Costa. Perhaps it's my age but I have what I like to call a guitar fatigue, and other than a few Holdsworth records, I try to avoid that kind of music. It probably has to do with finding less time to practice on the instrument too.

I feel like we hit peak guitar in the 90s. There just isn't much room for new styles.