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Jorma Kaukonen on how he forged the sound of psychedelic rock on Jefferson Airplane’s groundbreaking hit
Kaukonen was still making the transition from acoustic to electric guitar when he improvised his transformational solo
George Harrison on the time Eric Clapton asked for a little help from his friend
The two guitarists were growing closer as friends and musicians when they leaned on the other for assistance
This classic from Japan got a cold reception in the U.S. Here’s why it’s hot on today’s vintage market
Designed for the Japanese surf group the Sharp Five, the LG 350-T sounds as unique as it looks
Mark Knopfler on his difficult collaboration with his childhood hero, Bob Dylan
The guitarist was at his peak with Dire Straits when Dylan hired him to produce the celebrated album that ended his “born-again” phase
How Jeff Beck foiled David Bowie’s plans after appearing with him on the biggest night of the Ziggy Stardust tour
Beck had been Bowie‘s first choice as guitarist in the Spiders From Mars. He proved temperamental to the end
Tim Renwick on his highs and lows with Eric Clapton, David Bowie and Al Stewart
After getting passed up for Bowie‘s Spiders From Mars band, Renwick built a solid career as a journeyman guitarist to the stars
How Dolly Parton met the Beatles twice — and stole the show both times
Former Fabs Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were on hand for a pair of memorable events in Dolly‘s history
Vince Gill recalls his shocking debut performance — and the surprising style of music that shaped his early years
The country music star says he was only in second or third grade when he sang a famous blues tune, completely unaware of its meaning
