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“It Was Really My First Voyage Into Feedback”: Paul McCartney on His “Taxman” Beatles Guitar Solo By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern published 3 May 22 Macca reveals his inspiration behind the Beatles' riotous ‘Revolver’ opener.
The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 14 April 22 The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.
“You Pick Up a Les Paul and It's Heavy and It Really Means Something – It Means Business”: Jeff Beck on His Les Paul Love Affair By Guitar Player Staff published 12 April 22 Video Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.”
Old Man’s Blues or Young Man’s Blues? Here’s Why Eric Clapton’s Beano Album Remains Essential Listening for Everybody By Jim Campilongo published 1 February 22 Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.
“I Suddenly Realized That Everybody Was Trying To Be Eric”: Peter Frampton Talks Finding His Own Style By Art Thompson published 25 October 21 The British guitar phenom explains the importance of jazz in his formative years.
