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Joe Bonamassa on the most overlooked aspect of B.B. King's guitar genius
By Phil Weller published
Bonamassa‘s all-star tribute album to the King is out today

Jack White on the difference between blues and rock guitarists
By Phil Weller published
In a new interview, White digs into what makes rock and roll such an enduring part of the world’s culture

Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty on the other reason Eric Clapton left the group to join John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers
By Phil Weller published
Clapton has long since been credited with departing the band over musical differences, but his former bandmate has added a fresh twist to the tale

Eric Gales on his family’s rich guitar heritage and secret jams with Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf
By Phil Weller published
The southpaw guitarist is just the latest in a long line of players who passed their knowledge down from one generation to the next

“He made it possible for everybody to see what could be done with an electric guitar.” Jeff Beck on how Jimi Hendrix changed the game
By Phil Weller published
Beck considered quitting music after Hendrix arrived. Then he saw an opportunity to “get dangerous”

How Jimi Hendrix inspired Duane Allman — and why his blues trio never came to fruition
By Phil Weller published
Hendrix left a lasting impression on the slide guitar maestro, but soon learned his calling was far from power trios

Joe Bonamassa on the blues giant who made him the guitarist he is today
By Phil Weller published
The rockabilly star taught the 11-year-old future blues whiz some key lessons

Steve Morse says “a couple of guys in Deep Purple” were glad to see him go
By Phil Weller published
Morse left Deep Purple in 2022 having spent more time in the band than any other guitarist

Buddy Guy on Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page — and the famous guitarist in the audience he thought he was a cop
By Phil Weller published
Much to his surprise, the British blues scene turned him into a global star among rock-loving teenagers

Joe Bonamassa on the artist who demanded Eric Clapton play “The Thrill Is Gone” — and why only an icon can tackle the B.B. King hit
By Phil Weller published
Joe calls his tribute to King "a labor of love," but fans will have to wait for the album's release to hear it's most exciting collaboration
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