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Rock and roll guitarists Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck perform onstage at the ARMS Charity Concert at the Royal Albert Concert Hall in September 1983 in London, England.

“I Know He Didn’t Like the Fact That I Took Over From Him in the Yardbirds”: Jeff Beck on His “Uncomfortable Rivalry” With Eric Clapton

By Christopher Scapelliti published

“At my debut with the Yardbirds at the Marquee, I showed them what was what,” said the late guitar hero

Jeff Beck walking with guitar case

“I Didn’t Just Want to Be a Strummer”: How Jeff Beck Became a Guitar Hero

By Christopher Scapelliti published

From Cliff Gallup to Buddy Guy, the roots of Jeff Beck’s guitar journey are planted in the fertile post-war guitar boom

Johnny Winter performs at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 held at Toyota Park on July 28, 2007 in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Watch Johnny Winter’s Fiery “Highway 61 Revisited” Performance With Derek Trucks

By Guitar Player Staff published

Video Perhaps no track demonstrates his furious slide work as well as this cover of the Bob Dylan classic

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Harrison with his Rickenbacker 360/12 on the set of the Beatles’ 1964 film, A Hard Day’s Night. (From left) Actor John Junkin, Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, director Richard Lester and Ringo Starr

“People Always Say I’m the Beatle Who Changed the Most”: The Incredible Story of How George Harrison Became a Guitar Legend

By Christopher Scapelliti published

While all the elements of Harrison’s guitar style were falling into place, the Beatles were falling apart. Here’s what happened…

13th December 1969: George Harrison (1943 - 2001) of the Beatles at a concert in Copenhagen with Eric Clapton and Delaney and Bonnie.

10 of George Harrison’s Best Tracks

By Christopher Scapelliti published

These deep cuts showcase a confident artist at their creative peak

JJ Cale at his home near San Diego, California, 1989.

“He Always Said, ‘I Make Records so Other People Can Hear My Songwriting’”: Christine Lakeland Cale Looks Back on the Musical Genius of JJ Cale

By Art Thompson published

In this insightful interview, the late, great tunesmith’s wife reveals the guitars and gear behind JJ Cale’s craft and sheds light on his unique relationship with Eric Clapton

Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck: Tributes Pour in Following Guitar Hero’s Passing

By Rod Brakes published

The music world reacts following the death of a legend

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

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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Andy Fairweather Low supports Eric Clapton at the Cardiff C.I.A on May 14, 2011 in Cardiff, Wales.

“When I Hear This Track, I Hear Rockfield”: Listen to Andy Fairweather Low’s Vibey New Release, "Somebody Wants My Soul"

By Rod Brakes published

This brand-new track appears ahead of the legendary guitarist’s forthcoming album, ‘Flang Dang’

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