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Hubert Sumlin (left) and Howlin' Wolf perform onstage

Why Howlin’ Wolf's Landmark 'Rockin’ Chair Album' Remains One of the Greatest Blues Records of All Time

By Jim Campilongo published

Featuring Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, and a host of other legendary musicians, this 1962 Chess compilation is a reminder of what real blues is all about.

Slash

"I Sold My Soul to the Guitar”: Slash Explains How He Got Started

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Guns N’ Roses star recalls the trials and tribulations of his formative years as a guitarist in this classic interview extract from the GP archive.

Joan Armatrading

Watch Joan Armatrading’s Beautifully Dark "Woncha Come on Home" Performance

By Rod Brakes published

Video Walking her own path from day one, the British singer-songwriter’s matchless style has inspired generations of guitar players.

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John McLaughlin, 2017

“It's the Most Profound Spiritual Power On Earth”: John McLaughlin Talks Music

By Jim Ferguson published

The jazz fusion pioneer goes deep in this classic archive interview.

Trey Anastasio plays an acoustic guitar onstage

Trey Anastasio: "During a Lot of Phish Jams, I’ll Land on a Simple Phrase, Almost Childlike, and Then Run with it"

By Jimmy Leslie published

The Phish frontman talks all things acoustic – his expressive new solo album, 'Mercy,' the guitar that completely changed his music landscape, and his "holy grail" Martin.

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (left) and Donna Summer

How "25 Bucks and a Six-Pack of Bud" Got Jeff “Skunk” Baxter the Guitar He Used on Donna Summer's “Hot Stuff”

By Joe Bosso published

The session guitar king also revealed the cheaper-than-you'd-expect "star guitar" of his new solo album, 'Speed of Heat.'

Jamie West-Oram's pedalboard

Could This Be the Coolest Stereo Chorus Tone Ever? Watch Jamie West-Oram Demonstrate His “One Thing Leads to Another” Guitar Chops

By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published

Video The Fixx guitarist reveals the studio secrets of the band’s 1983 top ten hit on GP's ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ podcast.

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Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band

Captain Beefheart Guitarist Jeff Cotton Shares 5 Insightful Tips for Guitar Players

By Rod Brakes published

The artist FKA Antennae Jimmy Semens offers some sage advice.

John Scofield performs at Blue Note on November 2, 2021 in Milan, Italy

John Scofield: "You Gotta Bend the Notes – that’s Part of Our American Tradition!"

By Bill Milkowski published

The jazz guitar master reveals how – after nearly 50 years and more than 40 albums as a band leader – he finally went solo, and revisited his musical roots, on his new, self-titled album.

Erick Walls

Erick Walls: "Playing in Church is Real-World Experience, and it Helps You Develop Good Sensibilities. You Recognize Early on What Works Versus What Doesn’t"

By Jude Gold published

The first-call session guitarist discusses the usefulness of the Kemper Profiler, the power of his ultra-funky thumb-pick attack, and the versatility of his Grosh Retro Classic.

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