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Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs onstage at FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, California, September 2, 2018

“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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Learning

Want to Branch Out with Some Jazz Fusion? Learn Oz Noy’s Harmonically Inventive “She’s Not There” Solo

By Mike Swickis published

Retrace the jazz fusion master’s instrumental version of the Zombies’ 1964 classic here.

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Mdou Moctar performs at Saturn Birmingham on March 03, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Watch “Saharan Hendrix” Mdou Moctar’s Astounding Live Performance on KEXP

By Rod Brakes published

Video A mind-blowing display of talent from Niger’s premier ax-merchant.

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Toto

“People Don't Buy a Guitar Solo. They Buy a Song”: Steve Lukather Talks Soloing, Songwriting and Success

By Jas Obrecht, Rod Brakes last updated

As ‘Toto IV’ hits 40 this year, we take a rummage through the vaults to bring you some classic Luke snippets.

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Samantha Fish performs at the Neighborhood Theatre on December 07, 2021

Samantha Fish’s Top Five Tips for Inspired Soloing

By Jim Beaugez published

The blues chanteuse offers these pointers to help your guitar solos stand out.

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Inductee Ricky Byrd of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts speaks onstage during the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Listen to Ricky Byrd’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

The Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist reveals some rock ‘n’ roll he truly loves.

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Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots performs onstage during the second annual Rock for Recovery benefit concert at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Dean DeLeo Names His Top Five Most Underrated Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Stone Temple Pilots guitarist and songwriter shines some light on these lesser-known gems.

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Gretchen Menn of Zepparella perform onstage during the 3rd annual Malibu Guitar Festival at Casa Escobar on May 19, 2017 in Malibu, California.

“They Make Me Shake My Head and Laugh Because They’re Just That Amazing”: Gretchen Menn Reveals Her Favorite Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published

The award-winning guitarist names three lesser-known strokes of genius.

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Zakk Wylde performs during the Generation Axe tour at The Fillmore on November 21, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.

The Cars, Aldo Nova and Pat Benatar – Zakk Wylde Tips His Hat to these Unlikely Inspirations

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society shredder names his top three under-the-radar guitar solos.

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Alex Skolnick of Testament performs on the Gibson Guitar stage during Day 2 of the Download 2008 Festival on June 14, 2008 in Donington Park in Castle Donington, England.

“A Lesson in Deep Expression”: Alex Skolnick Talks Allan Holdsworth and More

By Guitar Player Staff published

Testament’s primo axeman digs out some essential listens with a list of his top five lesser-known guitar solos.

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