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Robbie Robertson (left) and Eric Clapton perform during The Last Waltz at Winterland on November 25, 1976 in San Francisco, California.

"The Whole Song Turned Into Kind of a Guitar Dialogue Back and Forth": Watch Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton's Infamous ‘Guitar Duel’

By Scott Rowley published

Video “Duel? It was more of a guitar conversation – with a lot of passion,” said Robertson

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Jimmy Page performs live on stage in Germany in March 1973. He is using a Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck 12- and 6-string solidbody electric guitar.

Ten Mind-Blowing Rock Guitar Solos Every Player Needs to Know About

By Guitar Player Staff published

From Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Slash, here are some of the greatest rock guitar solos ever committed to record

Eric Clapton performs at the "Live Aid Concert" on July 13, 1985 at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Watch Eric Clapton’s Epic “Layla” Live Aid Performance

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video Slowhand gives his “Blackie” Fender Stratocaster one of its final outings in this landmark rendition of the Derek and the Dominos classic

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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

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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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

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