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Three of Frank Zappa's Timeless Guitar Playing Tips By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 11 May 22 Cop some straight up wisdom from the late, great guitar genius.
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Here’s Why Searching Through Record Store LP Bins is a Good Idea By Jim Campilongo published 27 April 22 When the album ‘22 Original Gospel Greats’ found Jim Campilongo it felt like divine intervention.
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