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Tom Scholz and Barry Goudreau perform with Boston at Oakland Coliseum on September 21, 1978, California.

In a rare interview, Barry Goudreau talks creating Boston’s smash debut and his ongoing rift with Tom Scholz

By Andrew Daly published

Boston's cofounding guitarist was sidelined on record by Scholz's desire to go it alone. "But we had tremendous success," he says, "more than we could ever hope for."

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Tom Scholz, 1978

Explore the Inventive Musical Mastery of Tom Scholz

By Jeff Jacobson published

A celebration of the artistry and ingenuity of Boston’s renaissance man

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Tom Scholz in studio, '70s

“The Biggest Thrill Was When I Got Two Warranty Cards from Jeff Beck”: Watch Guitar Innovator Tom Scholz’s Intriguing Mini-Doc

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video The Boston founder’s Rockman invention was the precursor to amp sims and multi-effects.

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Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer (drums), Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform on 'The Midnight Special" in 1974.

Watch Aerosmith Perform Their First Major Hit Live on TV in 1974

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Bad Boys from Boston showcase their dark, dreamy classic rock anthem “Dream On.”

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The Best Acoustic Rock Intros of All Time

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

Here, we pay homage to some of the greatest acoustic guitar intros of all time.

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Tom Scholz [left] and Barry Goudreau put together one of their immaculate guitar harmonies

Vinyl Treasures: How Tom Scholz’s Taste for the Extreme Made Boston’s Debut a Stunner

By Jim Campilongo published

An enduring classic, Boston's self-titled debut is much more than "More Than a Feeling."

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