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Malcolm Young Using a Gibson in the Studio? It Happened on this AC/DC Song By Jackson Maxwell published 10 January 22 "To this day I still hear that track and go, 'Ugh,'" AC/DC's late rhythm guitar dynamo said of this tune in 2003.
Watch Joy Division’s Historical Television Debut By Rod Brakes published 4 January 22 Video This 1978 performance of “Shadowplay” captures the band on their way to becoming post-punk legends.
Alter Bridge's Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy Choose Their Favorite Solos By Guitar Player Staff published 26 December 21 The Alter Bridge two-some on some overlooked guitar solos...
The Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time By Guitar Player Staff published 25 December 21 As voted for by you the readers, behold the genius of the David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more.
Watch Chuck Berry's Heart-Warming “Run Rudolph Run” Animated Video By Rod Brakes published 24 December 21 Video The father of rock ‘n’ roll wishes you a merry Christmas.
Is This What the Future of Guitar Looks Like? Introducing Lava Music's Lava ME 3 By Rod Brakes published 23 December 21 This forward-thinking instrument promises to “reinvent the way you make music.”
Watch Keith Richards Defend Mick Jagger from a Stage Invader Using His Telecaster By Jackson Maxwell published 20 December 21 Though legendary for his loose guitar style and laid-back persona, Richards is a no-nonsense professional onstage, as an overzealous fan found out the hard way during this 1981 Stones performance.
Adrian Belew Reveals How Eddie Van Halen Took Guitar Playing "To the Next Level," Before He Even Had a Record Deal By Jackson Maxwell published 20 December 21 The King Crimson guitarist was blown away by a young, unsigned Van Halen at the Whisky a Go-Go.
Pink Floyd Surprise-Release a Dozen Live Albums, Recorded from 1970-1972 By Jackson Maxwell published 20 December 21 Notably, one of the sets features early versions of almost every song that would go on to appear on 'Dark Side of the Moon.'
Watch the Brand-New Star-Studded Music Video for George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” By Rod Brakes published 16 December 21 Video This cinematic spiritual sci-fi short features a stellar cast of talent including Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh and Mark Hamill.
