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Jimmy Page (left), singer Keith Relf and guitarist Jeff Beck (right) of the rock band "The Yardbirds" perform onstage at Green's Pavilion in Lakeview Park on August 10, 1966 in Manitou Beach, MI.

Watch Jimmy Page Rock Out on Bass with Jeff Beck in this Explosive Yardbirds Show

By Rod Brakes published

Video This 1966 film captures a unique moment in the Led Zeppelin guitarist's influential career.

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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

By Guitar Player Staff published

Video Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.”

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Les Paul playing the Log

“I Have a Problem. I’ve Got to Make My Guitar Louder”: Les Paul on His Eureka Moment

By Art Thompson published

Video Learn the truth about Les’s fledgling idea in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview and discover how his tenacity and vision became Gibson’s greatest success story.

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1956 Gibson Les Paul Model (left) and 1957 Gibson Les Paul Model

This Unique Pair of Vintage Goldtops Has Some Extra-Special Bling

By Rod Brakes published

Find out what this uber-rare dual P-90 1956 Les Paul and PAF-loaded 1957 model have in common with David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars.

Mike Bloomfield playing 'Burst

Listen to Mike Bloomfield’s Powerful ‘Burst-Fueled Electric Blues from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival

By Rod Brakes published

Video Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing.

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Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton

Old Man’s Blues or Young Man’s Blues? Here’s Why Eric Clapton’s Beano Album Remains Essential Listening for Everybody

By Jim Campilongo published

Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.

Steve Stevens performs onstage during the second annual Above Ground concert benefiting MusiCares at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites.

Keith Richards with his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard on the set of music programme 'Ready Steady Go!' in London

Watch the Rolling Stones’ Historical ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Debut Appearance in Color

By Rod Brakes published

Video Guitar dealer Richard Henry retraces the fascinating history of “the most historically important ‘Burst” – Keith Richards’ 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.

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Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, 2012

How to Write a Hard Rock Classic in Five Minutes: Billy Gibbons Tells the Incredible Story of ZZ Top’s “Tush”

By Rod Brakes, Richard Bienstock published

This 12-bar blues banger was recorded using the Pearly Gates Les Paul and a Marshall Super Lead… But what’s a Cooper Time Cube?!

Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler’s Favorite Studio Guitars

By Jamie Dickson published

6 of the Dire Straits legend's axes of choice.

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