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Kirk Hammett holds two 'Burst Les Pauls – "Greeny" and "Gemini" — The Story of "Gemini," the Older Sibling of the Legendary "Greeny" Les Paul Gibson's Cesar Gueikian unknowingly acquired the 'Burst made directly before Greeny, and learned about the two Les Pauls' connection while on the phone with Greeny's owner, Metallica's Kirk Hammett.

Edgar and Johnny Winter — Johnny Winter Tribute ‘Brother Johnny’ Features Collaborations with Ringo Starr, Joe Bonamassa, Billy Gibbons and Many More Edgar Winter's much anticipated album sports an all-star cast of guitarists including Joe Walsh, Derek Trucks and Steve Lukather.

Malcolm Young performs onstage with AC/DC at the Roseland Ballroom — Malcolm Young Using a Gibson in the Studio? It Happened on this AC/DC Song "To this day I still hear that track and go, 'Ugh,'" AC/DC's late rhythm guitar dynamo said of this tune in 2003.

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Bernard Sumner performs with Joy Divison at the Electric Ballroom in Camden Town, London in 1979.

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.

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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.

Chuck Berry with a PAF humbucker-loaded Gibson ES-350T in 1958

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.

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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.”

Mick Jagger (left) and Keith Richards perform with The Rolling Stones at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago, Illinois on November 24, 1981

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.

David Gilmour (foreground) performs with Pink Floyd at the abbey of Royaumont

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.'

George Harrison "My Sweet Lord” video still

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.

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Marc Seal Acoustic Guitar Lesson - How to Slap and Pop | ELIXIR Strings

Must Know Bass-Style Techniques for your Acoustic Guitar

By Guitar Player Staff published 14 December 21