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Reeves Gabrels, 2016

“He Conjures Up a Surreal Sonic Landscape”: Reeves Gabrels on Todd Rundgren and More

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Cure and David Bowie guitar maverick reveals his inspirations.

Jimmy Page

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year

By Vinnie DeMasi last updated

The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson.

Mick Ronson

“The Equipment Helps a Little Bit But More Often Than Not It’s In Your Own Personality”: Mick Ronson Talks Trademark Tone

By Rod Brakes published

Video As ‘Hunky Dory’ turns 50 today we take a look back at the gifted guitarist who helped pave David Bowie’s path to success.

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Earl Slick and David Bowie sighted on August 4, 1987 at The China Club in New York City.

“When You Were Around David, the Process of Recording Wasn’t Weird Compared to the Rest of the Stuff Going On”: Earl Slick Talks David Bowie and John Lennon

By Joe Bosso published

As he returns with 'Fist Full of Devils', his first solo album in 20 years, the guitarist shares tales of his fast times.

Reeves Gabrels, 2014

“I Played the Track With My Eyes Closed, and I Would See Him”: The Cure Guitarist Reeves Gabrels Talks Recording With and After David Bowie

By Joe Bosso last updated

The fascinating story and studio techniques behind 'Never Let Me Down 2018' revisited.

Robert Fripp, Brian Eno and David Bowie pose for a portrait in the studio where they are recorded "Heroes" in 1977 in Berlin, Germany

Hear Robert Fripp’s “Celestial” Guitar Tracks from David Bowie’s “Heroes” Master Tape

By Rod Brakes published

Video Producer Tony Visconti reveals the magic behind the mix.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1964 Fender Vibroverb

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s "Let's Dance" 1964 Fender Vibroverb is Up for Sale

By Jackson Maxwell published

This was the amp through which millions first heard the Texan's unmistakable guitar work.

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Five of Mick Ronson's Greatest Guitar Moments

By Michael Molenda published

GP looks back on some of the glam-rock guitar god's most enduring six-string achievements.

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The Guitarists of David Bowie: Carlos Alamar, Adrian Belew, Reeves Gabrels, Nile Rodgers and More Share Their Memories

By Guitar Player Staff published

The inside story on David Bowie's star-studded procession of guitarists, by those who were there.

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