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Rick Derringer told us how he inspired Duane Allman to become the greatest slide guitarist in rock
By Christopher Scapelliti published
"Johnny Winter showed me a lot,” said the guitarist, who died May 26. Little did he know he would himself prove influential to slide's GOAT

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

50 Years Ago, Rock and Roll Experienced One of Its Greatest Years: Here’s Why
By Christopher Scapelliti published
With debut albums from Queen and Aerosmith, epic masterpieces by Mike Oldfield and Elton John, plus Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy,’ 1973 was a multi-genre, stylistically freewheeling musical jamboree

“If You Want to Play Guitar, It Isn’t Something That Comes Overnight”: A 27-Year-Old Rick Derringer Details His Gear, Technique and Outlook in This Savvy Interview From the ‘GP’ Vault
By Guitar Player Staff published
“My personal goal is just to make the next thirty years, or the next fifty,” Rick Derringer told ‘Guitar Player’ in 1975

“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’
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