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“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

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram says this is how Prince inspired him give Telecasters another chance
By Phil Weller published
The next-gen blues star has been bestowed his second signature Tele, but it took the Purple One’s influence to convince him of the instrument’s magic

Buddy Guy on the one thing every guitar player needs to play the blues
By Adam Levy published
“There’s some things they do that I wish I had known!” the blues guitar icon says of a few select guitar heroes who followed in his footsteps
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