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“Guitar should be utilized for making a song really interesting”: Dylan LeBlanc Talks Songwriting and Gear By Jim Beaugez published 5 October 21 The Louisianan maestro reveals the inspiration and the axes behind his latest long-player.
Mike Campbell on the Dirty Knobs' Long-Awaited Debut and Finding Joy Playing Small Amps in Small Venues By Joe Bosso last updated 27 July 21 Former Heartbreaker Mike Campbell discusses gear, songwriting and the secret to successful collaboration.
Watch Mike Campbell Discuss His "Desert Island Guitars" By Jackson Maxwell published 19 February 21 Among the guitars in his enviable collection? An original Fender Broadcaster, a '59 'burst, and more.
Watch "Free Fallin'" and "American Girl" from Tom Petty's Final Show By Damian Fanelli published 20 October 20 Check out a few performances from that fateful night, including "Free Fallin'" and the mega-kickass "You Wreck Me" and "American Girl."
Mike Campbell Reflects on His Long Career as the Rock Guitarist's Guitarist By Joe Bosso published 23 April 20 From his 40+ years as Tom Petty's right-hand man to his current roles in Fleetwood Mac and his own group, The Dirty Knobs, Campbell looks back on an incredible career
Mike Campbell Premieres New Song, "Lockdown" By Jackson Maxwell published 22 April 20 All proceeds from the track will go to Feeding America
