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English rock guitarist Jeff Beck of the bands The Yard Birds and The Jeff Beck Group. During a portrait shoot with his Fender Stratocaster guitar on May 13, 2009.
Jeff Beck gave the perfect response when asked about his guitar of choice

By Phil Weller Published

The clip from a 2013 interview is a jaw-dropping watch, and a powerful advert for a guitar he once called "cheap"

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Portrait of American blues rock musician Joe Bonamassa photographed with a vintage 1952 Gibson Les Paul at John Henry's rehearsal space in London, on June 16, 2014.
Joe Bonamassa made up a lesson on the spot. It became every guitar player’s must-see video on how to get the most out of the instrument

By Phil Weller Published

All he wanted was a martini, but he first showed players why they aren’t getting the most out of their Les Pauls

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Eridge, UK. 14th June, 2024. Joe Bonamassa plays at the Black Deer Americano Music Festival, Eridge Park, Kent,
Joe Bonamassa says this crowd-pleasing guitar trick is over and done — with one exception

By Phil Weller Published

The guitarist shared his insights on reading the room, and knowing the difference between showing off and entertaining

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LEFT: Kirk Hammett of Metallica perform onstage as Metallica Presents: The Helping Hands Concert (Paramount+) at Microsoft Theater on December 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. RIGHT: American blues rock musician Joe Bonamassa performing live on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London, on March 30, 2013.
Joe Bonamassa on why he turned down Peter Green and Gary Moore’s iconic 1959 “Greeny” Les Paul — and why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett was absolutely the right owner

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

His decision to pass and Hammett’s decision to buy illustrate why guitar collecting is as personal to every guitarist as their playing style

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LEFT: John Mayall, portrait, London, 4th March 1971. RIGHT: Ozzy OSBOURNE photographed at home in England, 1996
Joe Bonamassa compares Ozzy Osbourne to the godfather of British blues

By Elizabeth Swann Published

The bluesman says Ozzy choice of guitarists shaped heavy metal’s sound and evolution

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LEFT: Joe Bonamassa poses with a Les Paul Standard. RIGHT: Studio portrait of guitarist Leslie West, Chicago, Illinois, March 26, 2009.
Joe Bonamassa on the playing advice he got from Leslie West 30 years ago — and how it's elevated his live performances

By Phil Weller Published

It turns out the late guitarist gave similar advice to another blues-rocker who made it one of his essential tips for other players

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Joe Bonamassa holds his Royal Albert 1960 Gibson Les Paul
The owners didn't know what they had, but this 1960 Les Paul is now one of Joe Bonamassa's favorites

By Phil Weller Published

Bought for £50 in 1967, modified and left unplayed, the Royal Albert Les Paul was acquired for the princely sum of $190,0000

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Joe Bonamassa poses with the Fender Strat he purchased at the shop where Rory Gallagher bought his famed 1961 Fender Strat. He's standing with the store's staff
Joe Bonamassa visits the store where Rory Gallagher bought his legendary Strat and buys a sunburst of his own

By Phil Weller Published

The guitarist is in Rory Gallagher’s hometown ahead of three tribute shows next month

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DK Harrell performs during the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on May 04, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
How D.K. Harrell kickstarted a one-man blues guitar revival

By Joe Bosso Published

“I want to grab people and make them feel good,” Harrell says. “Blues songs don’t have to be sad to resonate"

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Joe Bonamassa performs at Royal Albert Hall on April 05, 2024 in London, England.
Joe Bonamassa shares AI-generated deepfake video of himself created to deceive fans

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Scammers doctored a video clip that the blues giant posted in 2021 by adding an AI-generated voice speaking an entirely different message

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