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1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

Watch Keith Richards Play This Legendary 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video This iconic ‘Burst has been seen in the hands of Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton

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From left, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker (1939-2019) and Jack Bruce (1943-2014) of British rock band Cream posed together in Green Park, London, in July 1966. (

“We Were One of the Early Heavy Metal Bands Without Knowing It”: How Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker Turbo-Charged the Blues With Cream

By Guitar Player Staff published

The original supergroup pioneered a fusion of blues-rock that directly influenced a generation of musicians

Eric Clapton performs with Cream in 1967

Watch Eric Clapton Demonstrate His Signature "Woman Tone" in This Classic Cream-Era Video

By Damian Fanelli, Christopher Scapelliti published

Video A young Slowhand explains how to operate his legendary 'the Fool' Gibson SG

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Aclam Woman Tone

Aclam Woman Tone Overdrive Pedal Review

By Dave Hunter last updated

An extremely well-built Marshall-in-a-box (MIAB) overdrive for any situation

Stephen Dale Petit

Listen to Stephen Dale Petit’s ‘2020 Visions’ – One of the Most Exciting Guitar Records We’ve Heard This Year

By Joe Bosso published

This fascinating interview tells the story of a career that has seen the U.S. expat cross paths with everyone from Randy Rhoads to Albert King to Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor

Leslie West, 1973

Here’s Why Leslie West is a Guitar Legend Like No Other

By Mark McStea published

With fans that ranged from Pete Townshend to Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, the Mountain guitarist inspired players across the genres.

Greatest Solos

The Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time

By Guitar Player Staff published

As voted for by you the readers, behold the genius of the David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more.

Eric Clapton of British rock group Cream performs on the TV show 'Ready Steady Go!' in London in 1966.

Watch Eric Clapton Playing a ’Burst in Some of Cream’s Earliest Footage from 1966

By Rod Brakes published

Video Before moving to an SG Standard this Holy Grail Gibson was the guitar prodigy’s main squeeze.

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NOVEMBER 26: ROYAL ALBERT HALL Photo of CREAM, L-R: Jack Bruce, John Peel (sitting on chair in shadows), Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker performing live onstage at farewell concert, with Marshall amplifiers

Watch Cream’s Legendary “Sunshine of Your Love” Farewell Performance on the Anniversary of ‘Disraeli Gears’

By Rod Brakes published

Video Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker bring the house down at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1968.

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Jimi Hendrix, 1970

Watch this 1970 ABC Bulletin Delivering the Shocking News of Jimi Hendrix’s Death

By Rod Brakes published

Video “An astonishing performer whose onstage gyrations could make Elvis Presley look like a PE teacher.”

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