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Steve Morse, 1978

“I Was Like a Mad Scientist, Always Refining”: Steve Morse Reveals How He Wrote “Take It Off the Top”

By Joe Bosso last updated

The Dixie Dregs songwriter opens up about the band’s long-running fan favorite.

Andy Summers speaks onstage at Roland and Boss Present A Special Evening With Andy Summers at The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE on March 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

“We Didn’t Sound Like Anybody Else”: Andy Summers Talks Five Career-Defining Songs

By Joe Bosso last updated

As 'The Police – Greatest Hits' returns in a deluxe edition, the guitarist reflects on five classics from the band’s timeless catalog.

Yes 'Fragile' album artwork

Steve Howe Reveals the Studio Secrets of the Yes Classic “Roundabout”

By Rod Brakes published

Video Our latest cover star explains why experimentation was key to the success of the standout ‘Fragile’ album track.

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American musician and inventor Les Paul (1915 - 2009) and his wife Mary Ford (1924 - 1977) demonstrate two of Paul's new electric guitars during a press reception at the Savoy Hotel in London, 9th September 1952.

Watch Guitar Legends Les Paul and Mary Ford Demonstrate Their Pioneering Multitrack Recording Techniques

By Rod Brakes published

Video This entertaining TV clip from 1953 proves the duo were way ahead of the game.

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George Harrison and Eric Clapton performing at the Concert for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden.

“I Can't Do That. Nobody Ever Plays On the Beatles Records”: Here’s Why Eric Clapton Nearly Didn’t Record His Epic “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” Guitar Solo

By Rod Brakes, Dan Forte published

George Harrison recounts the events in this classic interview from the GP archive.

John Frusciante, 1991

“Use It Like a Paintbrush, Not a Machine”: John Frusciante On the Art of Guitar Playing

By Rod Brakes, Joe Gore published

This classic Red Hot Chili Peppers interview from the GP vault captures the Magik in the minds of Flea and Frusciante as they reflect upon their 1991 masterpiece.

Daniel Lanois, Astoria Hotel, Brussels, Belgium, 29th March 1993.

“Energy and Ideas Override Technology”: Bob Dylan, Neil Young and U2 Producer Daniel Lanois Says You Don't Need Big Money to Make Big Music

By Joe Gore published

The 6-string wizard dishes out some priceless advice on recording guitars in this interview from the GP archive.

Jack White

“‘Fear of the Dawn’ is the Best Guitar Playing That I’ve Ever Done”: Jack White On His Incendiary Solo Album

By James Volpe Rotondi published

Find out how White & Co. managed to nail these explosive sounds in the studio.

Steve Dawson

With 3 Solo Albums in 2 Years, Steve Dawson Hasn’t Let a Worldwide Health Disaster Slow Him Down

By Michael Ross published

The Canadian artist, engineer, producer and podcaster has found the early '20s to be some of his most productive years.

Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster

“I Only Play One Guitar”: Nile Rodgers Riffs On His Famed Hitmaker

By Art Thompson published

As Fender releases a limited-edition replica, we talk to the man himself about the axe that defines his career.

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