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Arielle with Two Tone guitar and 1973 'Magick' VW bus

“I Think the Sound of the Guitar Straight Into the Amp Is the Purest Form of Expression”: Arielle Takes a Sonic Tour of the Classic Rock Era on Her New Album, ‘’73’

By Mark McStea published

With songs and guitar tones inspired by the spirit of ’73, the Brian May Guitars signature artist favors an “old-school approach”

The Guess Who circa 1970. (from left) Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Jim Kale and Garry Peterson

“On Paper, the Song Shouldn’t Have Worked at All”: How Randy Bachman Wrote His Favorite Guess Who Track, “Undun”

By Joe Bosso published

The guitarist reveals the influence of Lenny Breau, Bob Dylan and the Zombies in the 1969 hit

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown

“You Come to the Shows and You See Kids, Older People, Young Girls, Guitar Nerds”: Tyler Bryant and Graham Whitford on the Universal Appeal of Rock and Roll

By Richard Bienstock published

The Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown guitarists are working to bring riffy, guitar-centric blues-oriented rock back into the mainstream

Jimmy Page and Steve Vai during GRAMMY Special Merit Awards Ceremony - February 12, 2005 at Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA, United States.

“I Could Never Play Like Him”: Steve Vai Talks Jimmy Page, Brian May and Jimi Hendrix

By Mark McStea published

In this insightful interview, the guitarist reveals his “biggest influences” and “favorite rock song in history”

Steve Vai in 1990

“’Any Means Necessary’ Is My Philosophy”: Forget Analog Versus Digital – Steve Vai Had the Final Word in 1990

By Mark McStea published

How the shred master made the best of both worlds on his breakthrough sophomore album, ‘Passion and Warfare’

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble 'Texas Flood' album artwork

“It Has the Best Guitar Tone Stevie Ever Got on Record”: Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Showstopping “Love Struck Baby” Music Video

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video Relive the magic of this MTV staple as we approach the 40th anniversary of ‘Texas Flood’

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AC/DC 'Back in Black' album artwork

Watch AC/DC’s Stunning ‘Back in Black’ Tour Footage

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video This unmissable concert film captures the band’s raw energy at a pivotal moment in rock and roll history

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Eric Clapton performs at the "Live Aid Concert" on July 13, 1985 at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Watch Eric Clapton’s Epic “Layla” Live Aid Performance

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video Slowhand gives his “Blackie” Fender Stratocaster one of its final outings in this landmark rendition of the Derek and the Dominos classic

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Mick Fleetwood and Noel Gallagher perform Peter Green's "The World Keep on Turning" at the London Palladium on February 25, 2020.

Watch Noel Gallagher’s Breathtaking “The World Keep On Turning” Peter Green Tribute Performance

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video The Oasis guitarist gives a stellar rendition of the British blues hero’s 1968 acoustic number

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'Led Zeppelin III' album artwork

“Our Attitude Was, ‘F**k the ’60s! We’re Going to Chart the New Decade!’” How Led Zeppelin Took the ‘70s By Storm With Their Game-Changing Third Album

By Richard Bienstock published

As a new decade unfolded, 'Led Zeppelin III' unlocked the musical adventurism that flowed freely throughout the band’s subsequent albums

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