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Musician/Singer John Mayall performs at the Whisky a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA 1969.

John Mayall recalls Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor in Guitar Player's December 1970 issue

By Fred Stuckey published

We remember John Mayall on the first anniversary of the blues legend's death with a classic interview from our vault

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Paul McCartney from the Beatles plays an acoustic guitar while John Lennon (1940-1980) sunbathes behind in London, summer 1967.

Paul McCartney on how John Lennon saved him in a moment of doubt — and why the former Beatles bassist keeps going

By Elizabeth Swann published

McCartney said Lennon's words show the value of partnership, and how having someone in your corner can help you see the brilliance you missed

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Stephen Stills and Neil Young on CSNY's 1974 stadium tour

The time Neil Young bailed on Stephen Stills in the middle of their sold-out tour

By Christopher Scapelliti published

The Stills-Young tour of 1976 was supposed to revive the power of their Buffalo Springfield era. It ended midway through with a freeway exit and a telegram

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LEFT: Dave Davies performs with the Kinks, September 7, 1974. RIGHT: 1977: British rock group The Kinks (Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Pete Quaife), performing live on stage

Ray Davies on the origins of the Kinks' “You Really Got Me” — and what guitarists get wrong about serving the song

By Elizabeth Swann published

Davies said the track began life as a jazz tune until his brother got a hold of it

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Tom Morello performs at Danforth Music Hall on July 15, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

Tom Morello on why he won't shut up and play his guitar

By Joe Bosso last updated

Fresh from his role as music director for Black Sabbath's farewell, the guitarist and activist releases his anti-ICE protest song, “Pretend You Remember Me”

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LEFT: Portrait of blues guitarist Robben Ford, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 21st April 2013. RIGHT: George Harrison performing at The Cow Palace in Daly City, California on November 7, 1974.

Robben Ford on what went wrong with George Harrison's first tour after the Beatles’ breakup

By Phil Weller published

The guitarist was just 22 when Harrison handpicked him to perform on his fateful 1974 tour

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John Lennon (1940 - 1980) performing with the newly-formed Plastic Ono Band at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 1969.

Dad unknowingly buys John Lennon’s “White Album” combo for about $4,000

By Phil Weller published

He didn’t believe the initial talk of the Fender amp’s historic past. Now that it’s been confirmed, he doesn’t want to keep it for much longer

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Photo of John LENNON and George HARRISON and BEATLES; L-R: John Junkin, George Harrison, Paul McCartney (background), John Lennon, Ringo Starr on set at the Scala Theatre during the filming of "A Hard Day's Night"

George Harrison on the John Lennon guitar solo he called his best on the Beatles’ recordings

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Though primarily a rhythm guitarist, Lennon had a few standout moments as a soloist

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LEFT: British Heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne performs, during the 'Blizzard of Ozz Tour,' onstage at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, August 14, 1981. It was his debut concert tour as a solo artist after having been fired by the English group Black Sabbath the year prior. RIGHT: American Heavy Metal musician Randy Rhoads (1956-1982) plays guitar as he performs, during the 'Blizzard of Ozz Tour,' at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, August 14, 1981. It was Ozzy Osbourne's debut concert tour as a solo artist after having been fired by the English group Black Sabbath the year prior.

Rudy Sarzo says Ozzy would have died if they didn’t carry on touring after Randy Rhoads' death

By Phil Weller published

Getting back on the road took its toll on the grief-stricken band — but it also stopped Ozzy from going “in the hole”

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Supergroup Cream poses for a portrait in New York, New York, circa 1968. L-R: Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce.

Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker wanted to keep Cream a secret. A record project nearly blew their cover

By Phil Weller published

Tasked with putting together an all-star band in 1966, Manfred Mann's singer coincidentally formed a dream team that included all three of Cream's members

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