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Eric Clapton Once Lent Todd Rundgren His "Blackie" Strat Onstage After He Broke a String
By Jackson Maxwell last updated
"I wasn’t even paying attention to how the 'Blackie' felt to play," Rundgren said. "I was too awestruck to evaluate it."

Historic Eric Clapton Performance and Martin Scorsese Interview Finally Gets Official DVD and Blu-ray Release
By Rod Brakes published
With a 4K upgrade, audio remix and previously unreleased tracks this bumper blues collection is available to pre-order here.

“It Was Really My First Voyage Into Feedback”: Paul McCartney on His “Taxman” Beatles Guitar Solo
By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern published
Macca reveals his inspiration behind the Beatles' riotous ‘Revolver’ opener.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce Massive Quadruple Album Project, ‘I Am the Moon’
By Rod Brakes published
Totaling over two hours of original tracks the Grammy-winning blues-rockers’ fifth studio project is their most ambitious to date.

How the Fender Twin-Amp Became a Worthy Weapon of Choice for Clapton, Richards, Gilmour and Bonamassa
By Dave Hunter published
With circuit advances and 12 on the dial, the 1958 Fender Twin-Amp was the world’s most formidable roaring guitar combo.

The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett
By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published
The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.

“You Pick Up a Les Paul and It's Heavy and It Really Means Something – It Means Business”: Jeff Beck on His Les Paul Love Affair
By Guitar Player Staff published
Video Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.”

The History of the Fender Telecaster
By Richard Smith published
How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution.
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