Players The Gospel According to Taj Mahal Part 2: From North America to Hawaii In part two of Guitar Player's interview with Mahal, he tells us how the 12-string came into his life, talks slide guitar, Ben Harper and more. What Hendrix Meant To Me – By Some of the World's Greatest Guitar Players Jimi Hendrix was born this week in 1942. Eric Gales, Paul Gilbert, Jennifer Batten, Joe Bonamassa, Kirk Fletcher, Steve Lukather Joe Satriani and more on Jimi's legacy Watch Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton's Infamous ‘Guitar Duel’ On this day, 45 years ago, the two men traded solos. “Duel? It was more of a guitar conversation – with a lot of passion,” says Robertson. Grid List Latest Players 30 Classic Acoustic Albums You Must Hear By Guitar Player Staff 25 November 2021 30 classic acoustic albums handpicked to inspire your playing. Vinyl Treasures: Mary Osborne – A Girl & Her Guitar By Jim Campilongo 19 November 2021 This is an essential work from an essential jazz swing guitarist whose bad-ass Charlie Christian-esque style is ripe for rediscovery. Duane Eddy: My Career in Five Songs By Mark McStea 19 November 2021 His twangy guitar has helped Eddy travel across decades and genres. These are the top cuts from his long-running journey. How George Harrison Made the Epic Concert for Bangladesh Happen with a Little Help From His Friends By Nikki O'Neil 19 November 2021 In the summer of 1971, Harrison corralled his musical friends to answer the call for humanitarian aid to Bangladesh. Two of his closest companions nearly left him hanging. 5 Reasons Beverly “Guitar” Watkins Remains a Guitar Legend By Guitar Player Staff 18 November 2021 A dedicated blues artist she cut her debut solo record at the age of 60. Watch Nirvana’s Iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ Performance of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” By Rod Brakes 18 November 2021 Video See the unedited version of Kurt Cobain’s spine-tingling rendition remastered in HD. Video “The Best Stuff Happens Accidentally. You Don’t Quite Know How You Got There”: Aaron Lee Tasjan Talks Getting In the Zone By Jim Beaugez 16 November 2021 The guitarist’s latest album ‘Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!’ is full of psychedelic surprises. "Albums Are Still Our Art Form... They Are What We Are Going to Leave Behind”: David Crosby on His Recording Legacy By Jimmy Leslie 16 November 2021 The acoustic legend delivers insights into the guitars and tunings of his classic period and latest album, 'For Free.' Here’s Why the Allman Brothers Band’s ‘At Fillmore East’ Still Holds Up 50 Years Later By Jim Campilongo 15 November 2021 The classic album that gave southern rock a home. “My Guitar Playing Has Always Been Based On Pure Emotion”: Grand Funk Railroad’s Mark Farner Reveals His Five Career-Defining Songs By Joe Bosso 15 November 2021 The guitarist explains the genesis of classic tracks from the band’s heyday. 123...789NextArchives The Pick Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to The Pick. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READMOST SHARED1Buy a GT Urban and Get a Baby Taylor for Just $99 in this Cyber Monday Taylor Twofer2Thinking of Upping Your Home Studio Game? Get $100 Off this Warm Audio WA-47jr Mic Now in Sweetwater’s Generous Cyber Monday Sale3It’s Cyber Monday and Guitar Center Has Streamlined the Cost of this Gretsch G2657T Streamliner by $150 4What Do You Get The Guitarist Who Has Everything? A Cameo Holiday Message From Their Hero...5Get $150 Off an EVH Wolfgang WG Standard in this Awesome Cyber Monday Deal1Buy a GT Urban and Get a Baby Taylor for Just $99 in this Cyber Monday Taylor Twofer2Thinking of Upping Your Home Studio Game? Get $100 Off this Warm Audio WA-47jr Mic Now in Sweetwater’s Generous Cyber Monday Sale3It’s Cyber Monday and Guitar Center Has Streamlined the Cost of this Gretsch G2657T Streamliner by $150 4What Do You Get The Guitarist Who Has Everything? A Cameo Holiday Message From Their Hero...5Get $150 Off an EVH Wolfgang WG Standard in this Awesome Cyber Monday Deal
30 Classic Acoustic Albums You Must Hear By Guitar Player Staff 25 November 2021 30 classic acoustic albums handpicked to inspire your playing.
Vinyl Treasures: Mary Osborne – A Girl & Her Guitar By Jim Campilongo 19 November 2021 This is an essential work from an essential jazz swing guitarist whose bad-ass Charlie Christian-esque style is ripe for rediscovery.
Duane Eddy: My Career in Five Songs By Mark McStea 19 November 2021 His twangy guitar has helped Eddy travel across decades and genres. These are the top cuts from his long-running journey.
How George Harrison Made the Epic Concert for Bangladesh Happen with a Little Help From His Friends By Nikki O'Neil 19 November 2021 In the summer of 1971, Harrison corralled his musical friends to answer the call for humanitarian aid to Bangladesh. Two of his closest companions nearly left him hanging.
5 Reasons Beverly “Guitar” Watkins Remains a Guitar Legend By Guitar Player Staff 18 November 2021 A dedicated blues artist she cut her debut solo record at the age of 60.
Watch Nirvana’s Iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ Performance of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” By Rod Brakes 18 November 2021 Video See the unedited version of Kurt Cobain’s spine-tingling rendition remastered in HD.
“The Best Stuff Happens Accidentally. You Don’t Quite Know How You Got There”: Aaron Lee Tasjan Talks Getting In the Zone By Jim Beaugez 16 November 2021 The guitarist’s latest album ‘Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!’ is full of psychedelic surprises.
"Albums Are Still Our Art Form... They Are What We Are Going to Leave Behind”: David Crosby on His Recording Legacy By Jimmy Leslie 16 November 2021 The acoustic legend delivers insights into the guitars and tunings of his classic period and latest album, 'For Free.'
Here’s Why the Allman Brothers Band’s ‘At Fillmore East’ Still Holds Up 50 Years Later By Jim Campilongo 15 November 2021 The classic album that gave southern rock a home.
“My Guitar Playing Has Always Been Based On Pure Emotion”: Grand Funk Railroad’s Mark Farner Reveals His Five Career-Defining Songs By Joe Bosso 15 November 2021 The guitarist explains the genesis of classic tracks from the band’s heyday.
