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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

Guitarist Eric Bell announces a new Thin Lizzy album with original vocals from Phil Lynott
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The album features re-imagined acoustic versions of songs from the band’s first three albums, including “Whisky in the Jar”

Nancy Wilson tells how blazing guitars, powerhouse riffs and Yes combined to make Heart's monster hit "Barracuda"
By Joe Bosso published
The guitarist also recalls the controversial history behind the group's 1977 classic rocker

David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
By Guitar Player Staff published
Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player

"It's great. I dig this!" Watch Eddie Van Halen compose "Amsterdam" on a Charvel guitar in an unearthed home video from 1987 — eight years before the song's official release
By Jonathan Graham published
The rare clip shot at 5150 Studios gives an insightful glimpse into Eddie's creative process
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