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Mike Campbell says it's the original Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers sound, and the guitar he can't live without
By Joe Bosso published
Campbell played the Fender Broadcaster on "American Girl" but retired it from the road when a shipping incident convinced him touring life was too risky for the rare guitar

Mike Campbell on the lessons he learned from Tom Petty and the guitars he’ll never part with
By Gary Graff published
The guitarist explains how the Dirty Knobs became his labor of love in the wake of Petty's premature death

Mike Campbell talks about replacing Lindsey Buckingham in Fleetwood Mac
By Phil Weller published
The former Heartbreaker says his short time in Fleetwood Mac was an education and a challenge for one specific reason

Tom Petty shared his greatest advice on rhythm guitar playing in a long-lost 1997 interview
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist, who died on October 2, 2017, also gave his insights on Telecasters and Rickenbackers and the art of songwriting

“I Can See in People’s Faces That They Really Feel His Presence. I Feel It, Too”: Mike Campbell Talks New Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Release, ‘Live at the Fillmore 1997’
By Gary Graff published
The Heartbreakers’ first lieutenant reveals what went down when the band got back to its roots

Watch Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs’ New “Electric Gypsy” Music Video
By Rod Brakes published
Video The rock 'n' roll veteran pushes forward with stunning new video ahead of tour.

If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again!
By Tom Kolb published
This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.

“Guitar should be utilized for making a song really interesting”: Dylan LeBlanc Talks Songwriting and Gear
By Jim Beaugez published
The Louisianan maestro reveals the inspiration and the axes behind his latest long-player.
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