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How Suzanne Vega broke barriers for women singer-songwriters — and became the “mother of the MP3”
The “Luka” singer reflects on paving the way for a new generation of women with guitars — and how her voice on “Tom’s Diner” became part of the development of the MP3
Eric Clapton and Duane Allman found a connection that went beyond guitar
The co-writer of many 'Layla' tracks sheds light on the symbiotic relationship between the two guitarists
Randy Bachman on his “gift from the songwriting gods”: “Takin' Care of Business”
The guitarist reveals that the Bachman-Turner Overdrive hit was actually inspired by the Beatles' "Paperback Writer" and written for the Guess Who
Eddie Van Halen on the one guitarist he said out–Van Halened him
Ed's impressions of David Lee Roth’s new guitarist weren't entirely positive — he wondered if others saw him the same way
Randy Bachman on sharing guitars and amps with Neil Young as rock and roll upstarts
They grew up as friends and helped each other learn guitar — but they never played together until they became famous
Buddy Guy on the blues giant who turned his back on him — and the hilarious reality check that followed
Albert King was notoriously protective of his upside-down guitar style, but Guy was quick to point out why copying his moves was literally impossible
Tommy Emmanuel says a fatal gang fight triggered a lockdown before his gig at San Quentin Prison. He went on anyway
Performing for lifers inside California’s most notorious prison, the guitar legend was rewarded with tears, bear hugs, and a deeply moving reminder of the healing power of music
Eric Clapton’s Beano album just turned 60, but you’re still missing the point of what Slowhand achieved
Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.
