Tom Mulhern

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Paul McCartney (left) and Jeff Beck, performing onstage

“‘Those old Beatle bashers?’”: Paul McCartney talks Vox amps, and his love of dirty tones

By Jackson Maxwell published

In a 1990 GP interview, McCartney – typically pigeonholed as the Beatle most inclined to buttoned-up, old-school pop – expressed his personal preference for getting gnarlier rock tones out of his Vox amps, despite his reputation

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Robert Fripp

Ten Great Robert Fripp Quotes

By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern published

Tired of churning out the same old Oscar Wilde quips? Bedazzle your friends with these Frippian gems.

Guitarists
Mike Rutherford

“I Was Primarily a Guitarist”: Mike Rutherford Talks Early Genesis

By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern published

Discover how the prog rock pioneer straddled the realms of 4-, 6- and 12-string guitars in this classic archive interview.

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aul McCartney performing at the 38th Sanremo Music Festival. 1988

“We All Wanted to Be Guitar Players”: Paul McCartney Talks Early Beatles

By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern last updated

Macca reveals the origins of his role as a bass player and names his favorite guitarists in this classic interview from the GP vault.

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The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) at the BBC Television Studios in London before the start of their world tour, June 17, 1966.

“It Was Really My First Voyage Into Feedback”: Paul McCartney on His “Taxman” Beatles Guitar Solo

By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern published

Macca reveals his inspiration behind the Beatles' riotous ‘Revolver’ opener.

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