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Watch Aerosmith Perform Their First Major Hit Live on TV in 1974
By Rod Brakes published
Video The Bad Boys from Boston showcase their dark, dreamy classic rock anthem “Dream On.”

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?!

Five Reasons Lenny Kaye is a Guitar Legend
By Guitar Player Staff published
The renaissance man who helped spark the punk revolution.

"I'm a Guitar Freak. I Spend my Money on Snakes, Cars and Guitars": How I Recorded Use Your Illusion by Slash
By Guitar Player Staff published
Guns N' Roses 'Use Your Illusion' albums came out in September 1991. Slash told Guitar Player how he got his sound in this insightful interview from the archive.

Watch this Unmissable Film of Marc Bolan Playing His Late ‘50s Gibson Les Paul with T. Rex in the Heyday of Glam Rock
By Rod Brakes published
Video This rare concert footage captures the band at the height of their success,

Watch King Crimson’s Frenzied Performance of “21st Century Schizoid Man” at ‘The Stones in the Park’
By Rod Brakes published
Video This breakthrough gig launched Robert Fripp onto the international stage in 1969.

Gibson Releases Limited Run of 100 Aged & Signed Jerry Cantrell "Wino" Les Paul Customs
By Rod Brakes published
Video The Alice in Chains guitarist is welcomed into the Gibson family with a collectible Murphy Lab signature model.

See the Crazy Mods Inside Les Paul’s “Number One” Goldtop
By Rod Brakes published
Video Take a tour of this historic guitar with Les Paul’s son, Gene Paul, and long-time guitar tech, Tom Doyle.
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