Ravi Shankar

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Harrison with his Rickenbacker 360/12 on the set of the Beatles’ 1964 film, A Hard Day’s Night. (From left) Actor John Junkin, Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, director Richard Lester and Ringo Starr

“People always say I’m the Beatle who changed the most.” How playing sitar helped George Harrison become a guitar legend

By Christopher Scapelliti published

While all the elements of Harrison’s guitar style were falling into place, the Beatles were falling apart. Here’s what happened

Music
Jimmy Page, 1966

Here's Why Jimmy Page Is a Missing Link Between ‘60s Psychedelia and ‘70s Hard Rock

By Rod Brakes, Ian Fortnam, Christopher Scapelliti published

The guitarist was on the path of the exotic long before he bridged the gap with Led Zeppelin

Guitarists
Eric Clapton Gibson SG 'The Fool'

Take a Mindbending Journey Into the Adventurous and Experimental Style of Psychedelic Guitar

By Jeff Jacobson published

Tune up and turn on as we explore the far-out sonic landscapes created by legendary players such as George Harrison, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and more

Lessons
Jeff Beck

Watch Jeff Beck Playing a ‘Burst in This Far-Out Film of the Yardbirds’ Genre-Defining Track "Shapes of Things"

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video The pioneering band’s 1966 single is widely considered the first psychedelic rock release

Video