Chuck Berry

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George Benson performs on stage during his concert at the Las Noches del Botanico Festival in Madrid, Spain, 25 July 2019.
"I Didn’t Like Playing a Whole Lot of Chords – I Just Liked Playing the Crap Out of Those Single-note Lines!" George Benson looks back

By Mark McStea Published

The smooth jazz pioneer on his roots, his crossover success and how he stays motivated

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The Yardirds in 1966 (L-R): (L-R) Jeff Beck, Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja, Jimmy Page and Keith Relf.
Jeff Beck’s Top Five Psychedelic Rock Tracks

By Christopher Scapelliti, Guitar Player Staff Published

Choice cuts from the electric guitar innovator’s mid-‘60s Yardbirds era

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L-R: Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and Kurt Cobain
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century

By Guitar Player Staff Published

From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo

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The 50 Greatest Rhythm Guitar Players of All Time

By Guitar Player Staff Published

The players who don't hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history

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Rory Gallagher, 1973
Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues

By Rod Brakes, Stefan Grossman Published

This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had.

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Chuck Berry poses for a portait at Leonard Chess's home in circa 1958 in Chicago, Illinois.
Watch Chuck Berry Perform His Breakthrough Hit, “Maybellene,” Live on TV

By Denny Ilett, Christopher Scapelliti Published

Video Five years on from his passing, we share the fascinating story behind the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pioneering classic.

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Film still from "Subterranean Homesick Blues"
Three Chords, the Truth and Some Marker Pens: Watch Bob Dylan’s Groundbreaking “Subterranean Homesick Blues” Music Video

By Rod Brakes last updated

Video Inspired by beat poetry and the blues this hit single marked a turning point for the young singer-songwriter.

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Chuck Berry in the late '50s
10 Lesser-Known Chuck Berry Songs You Need to Hear

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

You know the hits, but check out these often overlooked picks from Chuck’s deep catalog.

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Chuck Berry, performing at the Lewisham Odeon, south London, 19th February 1975.
Five Times Famous Musicians Stole from Chuck Berry

By Christopher Scapelliti, Denny Ilett last updated

The Beatles, Jeff Beck and the Beach Boys were all guilty of thieving from the Berry patch.

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Edgar and Johnny Winter
Johnny Winter Tribute ‘Brother Johnny’ Features Collaborations with Ringo Starr, Joe Bonamassa, Billy Gibbons and Many More

By Rod Brakes Published

Edgar Winter's much anticipated album sports an all-star cast of guitarists including Joe Walsh, Derek Trucks and Steve Lukather.

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