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Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes performs at Roaring Camp on June 04, 2021 in Felton, California.
“If I Can Lift Myself With a Solo or Riff, It Can Re-Ignite Me and Save the Show”: Taylor Goldsmith Talks Dawes’ Latest Genre-Extending Effort and the Power of Lead Guitar

By Alan Paul Published

Having played alongside the likes of Blake Mills and Duane Betts, the Dawes frontman knows how great lead guitar work can give performances a powerful edge

Guitarists
A selection of amps and microphones belonging to David Gilmour
Sculpting Virtual Guitar Solos: Three Techniques to Enhance Recorded Tracks

By Craig Anderton Published

Purists may object, but recording guitar onto hard-disk is limited only by your imagination

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Freddie Mercury and Brian May of Queen performing live on stage (
The Ultimate Brian May Lead Guitar Lesson

By Charlie Griffiths Published

Learn the signature licks and tricks of Queen’s legendary guitarist

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Richard Thompson
“If I Can Get That Live-Performance Spark Across in the Studio, I’m Very Happy”: Richard Thompson Talks Songwriting, Self-Production and His Fast-Paced Approach to Recording

By Michael Molenda Published

Following the release of his latest solo album, ’13 Rivers,’ the guitarist spoke to ‘GP’ about his creative process and how to put together the perfect Frankenstrat

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L-R: Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and Kurt Cobain
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century

By Guitar Player Staff Published

From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo

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Prince performs at the The 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2004
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

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Steve Vai performs live on stage during a concert at the Columbia Theater on July 8, 2022 in Berlin, Germany
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

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Joe Satriani, 2020
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.

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George Harrison and Eric Clapton performing at the Concert for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden.
“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.

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Doyle Bramhall II
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.

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