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Five Reasons Lenny Kaye is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 21 September 21

The renaissance man who helped spark the punk revolution.

Randy Rhoads: The Magical Techniques of the Wizard of Ozz

By Guitar Player Staff published 20 September 21

Explore the main techniques behind Randy Rhoads' outstanding, unforgettable guitar playing.

Experience the Taylor AD27e

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 20 September 21

The American Dream Series features all-solid tonewoods and V-Class bracing boasting a rich midrange response, warm lows, and enough power and sustain for virtually any musical situation.

Guns N' Roses 'Use Your Illusion I' and 'Use Your Illusion II' album cover artwork

"I'm a Guitar Freak. I Spend my Money on Snakes, Cars and Guitars": How I Recorded Use Your Illusion by Slash

By Guitar Player Staff published 20 September 21

Guns N' Roses 'Use Your Illusion' albums came out in September 1991. Slash told Guitar Player how he got his sound in this insightful interview from the archive.

David Gilmour’s Five Acts of a Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 17 September 21

From borrowing his neighbor’s guitar to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Liona Boyd seated in her apartment in Toronto, 2014.

Five Reasons Liona Boyd is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 15 September 21

The “First Lady of the Guitar” is a classical master.

(From left) Alex Skolnick, Myles Kennedy, Paul Gilbert, and Marty Friedman

Home Rigs of the Stars: What Do Guitar Heroes Play When They’re Off the Clock?

By Guitar Player Staff published 15 September 21

John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Sonny Landreth, and five other axe slingers reveal the gear they use every day.

Building a backbeat and groove with Calum Graham

By Guitar Player Staff published 13 September 21

Sponsored In this quick acoustic lesson, learn how to create a driving groove underneath a strong melody to take your compositions to the next level

November 2021 Guitar Player Lesson Audio

By Guitar Player Staff published 9 September 21

Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor perfom at Terme di Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 23rd July 2018.

Five Reasons Bonnie Raitt is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 7 September 21

Video Here’s why the blues guitar phenom continues to be a leading light.

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Peter Green (right) and bassist John McVie of Fleetwood Mac rehearsing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, April 22, 1969.

Blues-Rock Power: Master the Electrifying Phrases of Peter Green, Jimi Hendrix and Others

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 3 September 21

Loud and heavy, with an emphasis on extended solos, this is a vital style of guitar. Nail it down with this lesson.

(from left) Jared James Nichols, Erja Lyytinen, and Josh Smith

10 Exciting Guitarists Putting Their Own Fresh Spin on the Blues

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 3 September 21

Meet the players who are keeping the blues alive and well for the next generation.

How to Play the Blues: Chords, Patterns and Fills for Major and Minor Blues

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 3 September 21

The chords and scales you need to navigate the 12-bar form, as well as some cool licks and turnarounds.

Albert King performs live at the Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 12, 1970.

The True Blue Notes: How to Find Them on Your Guitar

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 3 September 21

These notes anchor the profound sound of the blues. Learn how to nail them down.

Andy Partridge and Terry Chambers performing live onstage

Five Reasons Why Andy Partridge is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 1 September 21

Video Hailing from Swindon in Wiltshire, England, the XTC co-founder inspired countless guitarists.

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Ric Ocasek of The Cars performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Five Reasons Why Ric Ocasek is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 26 August 21

Video Here’s why the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will always be remembered.

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Steve Morse of the British rock band Deep Purple performs during a concert as part of their 'The Long Goodbye Tour' at St Petersburg's Ice Palace in 2018

Steve Morse Reveals His Writing Secrets

By Guitar Player Staff published 25 August 21

Video The Deep Purple shredder talks crafting guitar instrumentals.

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Mark Knopfler performs at The Royal Albert Hall on May 30, 2010 in London, England.

Ever Wondered What Mark Knopfler’s Contemporaries Have to Say About Him?

By Guitar Player Staff published 18 August 21

Video Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, Nuno Bettencourt, and Sonny Landreth weigh in on the Dire Straits guitarist.

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Roundup! 11 Micro Tube Amps - GuitarPlayer.com

11 of the Best Micro Tube Amps

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 18 August 21

Our pick of micro heads and combos from Blackstar, Fender, Jet City, Hughes & Kettner, Kustom, Laney, Vintage47 and Vox.

Five Reasons Malina Moye is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 17 August 21

Video From nearly being born on stage to inspiring the young and disadvantaged, here's why we love the pioneering lefty funk rocker.

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Susan Tedeschi plays guitar as she performs with the Tedeschi Trucks Band on opening night of the 30th Anniversary season of Central Park SummerStage, New York, New York, May 18, 2015.

Five Reasons Why Susan Tedeschi is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 12 August 21

Video The Tedeschi Trucks Band powerhouse is a star in her own right.

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Guitar World Launches New Collab with TrueFire to Offer The Site's Best Lessons – and You Can Get 45% off

By Guitar Player Staff published 12 August 21

45% off! Our sister mag Guitar World have been working with TrueFire to handpick their favourite lessons by the likes of Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Matt Schofield and more in a unique partnership

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The cover of Guitar Player's October 2021 issue, featuring Duane Allman

October 2021 Guitar Player Lesson Audio

By Guitar Player Staff published 9 August 21

Ry Cooder performs in concert during the Austin City Limits 2017 Hall of Fame Inductions at ACL Live on October 25, 2017 in Austin, Texas

Five Reasons Why Ry Cooder is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 3 August 21

From Captain Beefheart to the 'Buena Vista Social Club' and beyond.

Allan Holdsworth performing at Tuts in Chicago, Illinois, September 14, 1983

Five Reasons Why Allan Holdsworth is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 27 July 21

Video From John Coltrane to the SynthAxe, here’s why the jazz fusion savant remains one of the most influential guitarists of all time.

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