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Blondie Unearth Rare "I Love You Honey, Give Me a Beer" Demo Recording Listen to the original track that became the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' 1980 classic "Go Through It”
Andy Summers
“All This Equipment is Just to Make a Sound Like We Used to Get Years Ago”: Watch Andy Summers Demo His Massive Effects Rig in 1987 Here’s why the Police guitarist is an effects innovator.
Ric Ocasek of The Cars performing in CBGB on September 29, 2005 in New York City.
Watch Ric Ocasek’s Inspiring Solo Acoustic “Drive” Performance Strum along with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on his birthday during this heartfelt rendition of the Cars’ greatest hit.

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John McGeoch of Siouxsie and The Banshees performing at Palladium in New York City on November 15, 1980

Listen to John McGeoch’s Haunting Siouxsie and the Banshees “Happy House” Debut and Watch the Iconic Music Video

By Rod Brakes published 4 March 22

Video Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing.

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Robert Smith, 1980

Watch The Cure’s Spellbinding Live Performance of “The Forest” from 1981

By Guitar Player Staff published 15 February 22

Video Synonymous with the Fender Jazzmaster, Robert Smith is one of the most underrated guitar players of the modern era.

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R.E.M. performs at The Rat in Boston. Band members include, left to right, Peter Buck, Michael Stipe, Mike Mill

"A Lot of Bands Simply Wanted to Fit In, but R.E.M. Always Wanted to Be Themselves”: Producer Mitch Easter Reveals the Genius Behind the Jangle Pop

By Joe Bosso last updated 9 February 22

Armed with a Rickenbacker and a Fender Twin, Peter Buck helped R.E.M. put alternative rock on the map.

Talking Heads perform on stage at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, London, 29th January 1978. L-R Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, Chris Franz, Tina Weymouth. David Byrne is playing a Gibson ES-335 12 string electric guitar.

Watch Talking Heads' Charged Up “Psycho Killer” Live Performance

By Rod Brakes published 16 November 21

Video We take a look at the unique guitars behind the new wave pioneers’ distinctive tones.

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Andy Partridge and Terry Chambers performing live onstage

Five Reasons Why Andy Partridge is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 1 September 21

Video Hailing from Swindon in Wiltshire, England, the XTC co-founder inspired countless guitarists.

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Ric Ocasek of The Cars performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Five Reasons Why Ric Ocasek is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published 26 August 21

Video Here’s why the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will always be remembered.

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