Neil Giraldo
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Rick Derringer has died. Read our exclusive 2024 interview where he recalled inspiring Eddie Van Halen and performing with Johnny Winter
By Joe Bosso last updated
Derringer — whose work touched the careers of Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Neil Giraldo and "Weird Al" Yankovic — passed away May 26

Neil Giraldo on the guitar-busting drive to cut his most fret-burning solo of all time for Pat Benatar's "Promises in the Dark"
By Gary Graff published
One of many standout tracks co-written by Benatar and Giraldo, it features the solo that's universally considered his career best

“When the Vocal Stops, You Want to Make Sure That the Audience Isn’t Bored”: Neil Giraldo Details His Philosophy for Crafting Great Guitar Solos and Reflects on Career Highlights From Rick Derringer to Pat Benatar and Beyond
By Gary Graff published
The multiple Grammy winning-guitarist savors his Rock Hall induction and raves for the musical ‘Invincible’

“I Didn’t Have Any Idea It Would Be a Hit”: Rick Springfield Tells the Story of His Unexpected 1981 Smash, “Jessie’s Girl”
By Joe Bosso published
The pop-rock ear-candy surprise hit that bucked convention and topped the charts.
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