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Richard Wright (left), Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins (center) and David Gilmour perform "Wish You Were Here" at the 1996 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Watch Pink Floyd’s Impassioned Rock & Roll Hall of Fame “Wish You Were Here” Performance

By Rod Brakes published

Video David Gilmour and Richard Wright are joined by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan for this heartfelt acoustic rendition

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Jeff Beck perform with Oxblood Gibson Les Paul in 1977

Watch Jeff Beck Demonstrate His Oxblood Les Paul, Amps and Effects in This Historic BBC Clip

By Rod Brakes published

Video Officially rereleased by the BBC yesterday, this high-quality footage was captured just weeks before the landmark ‘Blow by Blow’ recording sessions

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Steve Vai

Listen to Steve Vai’s Latest Release, “She Saved My Life Tonight”

By Rod Brakes published

Appearing on the forthcoming ‘Vai/Gash’ album, this soaring hard rock track unearthed from Vai’s studio vault features late vocalist Gash

Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck: Tributes Pour in Following Guitar Hero’s Passing

By Rod Brakes published

The music world reacts following the death of a legend

Jeff Beck

Remembering Jeff Beck With This Insightful Interview From the ‘Guitar Player’ Vault

By Rod Brakes, John Sharkey published

During the 1960s' “all-time high” of electric guitar playing, the legend spoke to 'GP' and shared his unique perspective on the Yardbirds, Clapton and Hendrix

Eddie 9V

“I Love the Blues, but I Don’t Want to Be Just a Blues Cat”: Eddie 9V Talks Electrifying New Album, ‘Capricorn’

By Joe Bosso published

The blues-soul firebrand conjures up the ghosts of Macon’s fabled Capricorn Studios on his latest release

H.E.R. plays her new, limited-edition signature Fender Stratocaster

Fender Debuts New, Limited-Edition H.E.R. Signature Stratocaster

By Jackson Maxwell published

The new iteration of the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's signature Strat features a stunning Blue Marlin colorway.

A 1986 Kramer Triax guitar

An Ultra-Rare, Floyd Rose-Designed 1986 Kramer Triax Has Gone Up for Sale on Reverb

By Jackson Maxwell published

The Star Trek-inspired six-string was reportedly once displayed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Freight & Salvage

‘GP’ Presents Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration on Saturday, January 21, in Berkeley, CA – Win Tickets!

By Jimmy Leslie published

'Guitar Player' welcomes a gang of Django-style virtuosos including Stephane Wrembel and Mimi Fox to the historic Freight & Salvage for a full weekend of shows and clinics

Jared James Nichols

Jared James Nichols’ Top Ten Tips for Guitarists

By Rod Brakes published

The Gibson ambassador offers his best advice for fellow guitar players

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