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"Try. Listen. Be patient. Don't worry about playing fast…" Back in 1974, Les Paul offered seven timeless bits of advice for guitarists
By Les Paul published
Writing for Guitar Player magazine back in 1974, Les Paul offered advice for new guitarists. His timeless tips are as still as equally relevant over half a century later.

Mark Tremonti and falling in love with Dumble amps, and the legacy of Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
The Alter Bridge guitarist on falling in love with Dumble amps, and breaking a decades-old Van Halen tradition with his band's new album

Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Brad Gillis says rock needed grunge after the “prissy” ‘80s
By Phil Weller published
The arrival of Nirvana and company completely changed the guitar landscape. Brad Gillis thinks it was a welcome shake-up

George Harrison talks about the power of comedy and "noisy" John Lennon in a resurfaced 1981 interview
By Phil Weller published
In 1981, George Harrison appeared on Good Morning America to talk about how he navigated life after the Beatles' break-up

"If you pick up a guitar and start copying Eddie Van Halen, you're going down a cul-de-sac…" How U2's The Edge tore up the rule book
By Tom Nolan, Jas Obrecht published
40 years ago, The Edge spoke to Guitar Player about the development of his technique: "I don't play proper guitar!"

Mark Knopfler says three bouts of COVID have stunted his abilities – but he'll get over it
By Phil Weller published
“You develop lazy techniques. I’m forever doing that. It wouldn’t make a teacher very happy.” Mark Knopfler says he wouldn't be able to play some of Brothers In Arms right now

History says John Lennon and Paul McCartney last met in 1976. A friend says it was two years later over a pizza dinner in New York City
By Phil Weller published
Radio and TV personality Elliot Mintz has gone into detail about seeing the two Beatles together two years after their last known encounter

Zakk Wylde on selling – and buying back – his first good guitar, and why others should avoid the same mistake
By Phil Weller published
Keeping your early gear helps you reconnect with your younger self, says Zakk
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