1970

Latest about 1970

Leslie West performing with West, Bruce and Laing, 1973
Leslie West knew Mountain was onto something after playing “Mississippi Queen” for Jimi Hendrix

By Joe Bosso Published

Remembering the guitar legend on the anniversary of his passing with this insightful interview about how he made Mountain's 1970 breakthrough hit

Guitarists
Randy Bachman performs at the Mod Club in Toronto with Bigsby vibrato-equipped Gibson Les Paul Standard
“The Audience Was Going Nuts. They Could Feel the Electricity Happening”: Randy Bachman Reveals How a Broken Guitar String Led to the Guess Who’s 1970 Smash “American Woman”

By Joe Bosso Published

Decades on, this accidental hit song remains a benchmark of guitar tone and continues to inspire

Guitarists
Jimmy Page plays acoustic guitar in January 1970
‘Led Zeppelin III’ Track by Track

By Richard Bienstock Published

Freewheeling, exotic and rootsy, 1970's ‘Led Zeppelin III’ showcased the band’s profound evolution and extended the reach of rock music

Music
Steve Howe performs live on stage with progressive rock group Yes at the Rainbow Theatre in London, 14th January 1972.
Watch Steve Howe’s Jaw-Dropping “Clap” Instrumental Solo Performance

By Rod Brakes Published

Video The legendary Yes guitarist gives an energized live rendition of his timeless acoustic guitar number in this classic clip

Video