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Eddie Van Halen from American rock group Van Halen performs live on stage at the Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park, London on 22nd October 1978.
“I Am Just a Punk Kid Trying to Get a Sound Out of a Guitar That I Couldn't Buy Off the Rack”: a 23-Year-Old Eddie Van Halen Talks Building His Own Guitars Screwdrivers, chisels, drills and chainsaws – the young prodigy reveals all in this amazing interview from the GP archive.
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Pat Travers Spills Out the Tale Behind His Classic 1980 Cut “Snortin’ Whiskey” Taking shape in mere minutes, this inspired hit remains a live show staple decades down the line.
Jeff Beck playing a Gibson Les Paul Standard
“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 Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.”

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1967 Gibson ES-355TD-SV in Polaris White custom color finish

The Gibson ES-355 was the Cadillac of Classic Thinline Semis

By Rod Brakes published 22 March 22

This rare ES-355TD-SV from 1967 features a Polaris White custom color finish.

Luther Dickinson, 2022

“The Fire of Youth is the Fuel for Rock and Roll”: Luther Dickinson Talks Tone, Inspiration, and the Future of Roots Rock

By Jimmy Leslie published 14 March 22

The North Mississippi Allstars frontman gives a tour of the band’s existential party cruise on ‘Set Sail.’

Johnny Winter, 1974

Watch Johnny Winter’s Rowdy Rendition of the Rolling Stones' “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”

By Rod Brakes published 23 February 22

Video Check out the bluesman’s jaw-dropping chops and hear the difference between Gibson Firebird pickups and regular humbuckers.

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