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“My Music is a Reflection of My Life, Which Has Been a Little Bit All Over the Place”: Jesse Cook Talks Diverse New Album ‘Libre’
By Jimmy Leslie published
The nylon-string maestro finds release in electronic beats with his latest fret-burning effort.

Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player
By Guitar Player Staff published
PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!

Watch Neil Young’s Fiery Jam with Led Zeppelin at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Rod Brakes published
Video This rare moment captures Robert Plant also strapping on a Les Paul for “When the Levee Breaks.”

Listen to Mike Bloomfield’s Powerful ‘Burst-Fueled Electric Blues from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival
By Rod Brakes published
Video Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing.

AVA Puts an Elegant Spin on Carbon-Fiber Luthiery with its One First Edition
By Dave Hunter last updated
This forward-thinking design is an option for guitarists looking to break the bounds of conventional construction and find creatively expressive new voices.

“Collaboration is Key to Evolution”: Star Producer Andrew Watt Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Records
By Richard Bienstock published
The master collaborator picks the tracks that have defined his role as guitarist and producer to stars old and new.

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
Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.

Gibson Goes Punk with the Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe
By Rod Brakes published
Murphy Lab pays homage to Social Distortion’s charismatic frontman.
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