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Playlist: Roy Buchanan's Best Solo Tracks By Richard Bienstock Buchanan's inimitable guitar style spanned blues, country, gospel, rock, and beyond.
Jimmy Rip Discusses His Greatest Collaborations and Explains Why Buenos Aires Is the Rock 'N' Roll Capital of the World By Joe Bosso He’s gigged with Mick Jagger, Jack Bruce, Television, and more. But it’s with his own band that Rip really gets cooking.
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More Cowbell! 10 Rock Guitar Classics That Bring the 'Bell By Guitar Player Staff Laugh all you want, but that distinctive 'tonk' can mean the difference between a good rock song and a great one.
The Little-Known Mick Ronson/David Cassidy Connection By Michael Molenda In 1976, the teen idol – left behind by his former core audience and fighting to stay musically relevant – connected with one of the decade's great guitar heroes.
Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words By Guitar Player Staff Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft.
George Benson: My Career in Five Songs By Joe Bosso From “Breezin’” to “On Broadway” – George Benson reveals the stories behind his most significant tracks.
Lindsay Ell: My Life in Five Riffs By Jim Beaugez Ell reveals the songs that shaped her fierce, bluesy style.
How Elliott Randall Nailed Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ in the Years” Recording in One Continuous Take By Damian Fanelli Said to be Jimmy Page's favorite solo of all time, Randall's lead on this 1972 tune is a masterpiece.
Watch Steve Vai Re-Enact the 'Crossroads' Guitar Duel Live in 1997 By Guitar Player Staff It’s a treat to watch Vai have a good old-fashioned head-cutting session with a fellow Zappa alum.
