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Watch Prince Rip One of the Greatest Guitar Solos in Music History During This All-Star Rendition Of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
By Art Thompson, Mark McStea published
Video Joined by Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood and Dhani Harrison, His Purple Highness blows the roof off the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Steve Vai Names His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks
By Mark McStea published
From freight trains to wild horses, Vai reveals the influences behind some of his most significant cuts

“I Never Plan a Solo in Advance”: Watch Elliott Randall Play His Timeless "Reelin' in the Years" Solo
By Vinnie DeMasi published
Video Recorded 50 years ago, Jimmy Page said it was his favorite solo of all time

Joe Satriani Recommends Listening to these Five Lesser-Known Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff, Rod Brakes last updated
Lesser known but no less great these deep cuts inspired one of the world’s most famous guitarists.

“I can't do that. Nobody ever plays on the Beatles records”: Here’s why Eric Clapton nearly didn’t record his epic “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” guitar solo
By Rod Brakes, Dan Forte published
George Harrison recounts the events in this classic interview from the GP archive.

5 of Doyle Bramhall II’s Greatest Guitar Playing Insights
By Rod Brakes, Shawn Hammond published
The maestro talks songwriting, soloing and more in these inspiring interview snippets from the GP archive.

Need to Add Some Spice to Your Melodies and Solos? This Lesson on Chromaticism Will Give You Food for Thought
By Scott Mercer published
Learn how to use non-diatonic “outside” notes for tastier licks in jazz and other styles.

“We’ve Been On a Very Long Encore”: Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs Testify to the Power of Electric Guitar
By Mark McStea published
The king of riffs is back in town! After a seven-year absence, Scorpions return to form with ‘Rock Believer.’
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