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Watch the Rolling Stones Play Their First Public Show Since the Death of Charlie Watts
By Jackson Maxwell published
The band's performance at the The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri was prefaced by a video tribute to their late former drummer.

Zemaitis: King of Custom-Made Guitars
By Dave Hunter published
Video Axes of choice for Hendrix, Clapton, and Gilmour these vintage rarities are the ultimate rock star guitars.

Watch Mick Taylor’s chaotic baptism by fire with the Rolling Stones
By Guitar Player Staff published
Video The ex-Bluesbreaker does well to hold it together during his massive Hyde Park debut.

Would Elvis Have Been ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Without Scotty Moore?
By Guitar Player Staff published
Video Watch this classic clip from The Ed Sullivan Show and decide for yourself.

Watch Eric Clapton and Keith Richards Jam with Chuck Berry
By Guitar Player Staff published
Video The ultimate triumvirate of guitar legends lets rip in this 12-bar blues bonanza.

How to Understand and Apply Nashville Tuning
By Jimmy Leslie published
Nashville tuning provides the high chime on the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses,” Rush’s “Natural Science,” and Pink Floyd’s “Hey You.”

How Beck, Hendrix, Townshend, Page, and More Set the Template for Hard Rock Guitar in the 1960s
By Guitar Player Staff published
The progenitors of hard rock gave sound and shape to a divergent and ultimately diverse strain of rock and roll.

Keith Richards Discusses the Joys of Blending Lead and Rhythm Playing, His Love of Chuck Berry, and More in 1977 GP Interview
By Guitar Player Staff published
"It’s never been the technique thing with me. I’ll never be a George Benson or a John McLaughlin, and I’ve never tried to be," Richards told us at the time.
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