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David Gilmour weighs in on the links between Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wizard of Oz'
By Jonathan Graham published
Promoting his new album, the guitarist made a surprising revelation about the connection between the iconic album and classic movie

“Bobby came in and he went, ‘Da-da-da-da-da-da-da DUH-daaa!’ I said, ‘That’s the only thing you think I should do?’” George Benson tells how one small change turned the song “Breezin’” into an instrumental guitar sensation
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The guitarist also shares how he got his Gibson Johnny Smith guitar for a steal

Warren Haynes reveals how one of the best-loved songs in the Allman Brothers’ catalog was almost lost.
By Joe Bosso published
The guitarist says "this one poured right out of us in the studio. We were on a real roll.”

Scott Gorham tells how an offhand moment led to his favorite Thin Lizzy song, released 50 years ago
By Phil Weller published
Gorham and Phil Lynott's partnership would grow into one of the most influential in rock music, and it started during a break in rehearsals

“People always say I’m the Beatle who changed the most.” How playing sitar helped George Harrison become a guitar legend
By Christopher Scapelliti published
While all the elements of Harrison’s guitar style were falling into place, the Beatles were falling apart. Here’s what happened

Ernie Isley recalls how a surprise meeting with Paul McCartney led to the pair jamming "Twist and Shout"
By Phil Weller published
Nearly 60 years after both groups found success with their hit cover versions, the pair united for a special impromptu performance of the track

How I Prevail and All Time Low teamed up to create their monster hit “Hate This Song”
By Gary Graff published
All Time Low guitarist Alex Gaskarth reveals the Police and U2 roots of a riff you can't get out of your head

Exclusive: Hear Phil Manzanera's demo that became a Pink Floyd cut
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Manzanera released the song as an exclusive to Guitar Player as he drops his new 50 Years of Music boxset
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