John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers
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The breakup that nearly made Eric Clapton quit music
By Phil Weller published
Slowhand didn’t like the sound of his guitar or how he played. Even the prospect of linking up with a Beatle couldn’t pull him out of his hole

Coco Montoya explains how John Mayall turned him from a bartender into his Bluesbreaker guitarslinger
By Gary Graff published
The guitarist, who spent 10 years in Mayall's company, learned his stylings from Albert Collins

“I might have done better in the Bluesbreakers." Jeff Beck said he turned down John Mayall
By Phil Weller published
The coveted role was offered to him on a plate, but Beck was looking for a different kind of musical identity

Peter Green recalled talking his way into Eric Clapton’s Bluesbreakers shoes. That's when his struggles began
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist never liked comparisons to the man he replaced

“Nobody Can Be the Best Guitar Player. There’s No Such Thing”: Mind-Blowing Guitarist Harvey Mandel Riffs With ‘GP’ on His Music, Guitar Technique and a Certain Player by the Name of Eddie Van Halen
By Bill Milkowski published
Fifty-five years since his solo bow, “The Sustain King” shows no sign of slowing down on his latest, ‘Who’s Calling’

“Put the Microphone Over There On the Other Side of the Room Because I’m Going to Play Loud”: How Eric Clapton Took Volume to 11
By Dave Hunter last updated
Armed with a Marshall and a Les Paul, Slowhand pushed the envelope of guitar tone in 1966.

“It Was Insane”: Joe Bonamassa Talks Playing With Eric Clapton Live on Stage
By Rod Brakes last updated
Video A simple secret to great guitar tone is revealed in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview.

“It Was Really My First Voyage Into Feedback”: Paul McCartney on His “Taxman” Beatles Guitar Solo
By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern published
Macca reveals his inspiration behind the Beatles' riotous ‘Revolver’ opener.
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