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Roger McGuinn performs with the Byrds in 1970

Watch the Byrds’ Epic Instrumental Rendition of Their Breakthrough Psychedelic Masterpiece, "Eight Miles High"

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Video Roger McGuinn channels the spirit of John Coltrane in this expansive 1970 performance at the legendary Fillmore East venue

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Rickenbacker's limited-edition Midnight Purple 330 guitar

You'll Want to See This Limited Edition Midnight Purple Rickenbacker 330

By Jackson Maxwell published

This unique guitar is a modern, eye-catching spin on a classic model.

Larkin Poe

"We Let It Be the Raw Components of Who We Are as a Rock Band": Larkin Poe Talk Recording Their Blues-Infused Rock 'n' Roll Album, ‘Blood Harmony’

By Jim Beaugez published

Dynamic duo Rebecca and Megan Lovell channel live energy with fuzz guitars and lap steel

A 1967 Rickenbacker 365 guitar

A Look Back at the Rickenbacker 365: One of the Storied Company's Most Versatile and Toneful Creations

By Dave Hunter published

The 365 has features that make it both a classic Rickenbacker and a great choice by any standard for everything from clanging power chords to chiming arpeggio work.

George Harrison's Bartell fretless

The Mysterious History of George Harrison’s “Mad” Bartell Fretless

By Christopher Scapelliti published

'Finding Fretless' Author Paul Brett reveals how his relentless sleuthing uncovered a most unusual Beatles guitar.

John Hall signing 'Rickenbacker Guitars: Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fireglo' copy at Shapero Rare Books' Rickenbacker exhibition in 2022

Rickenbacker Boss John Hall Endorses “Definitive” New Book at London Launch

By Rod Brakes published

The Californian electric guitar innovator’s conclusive history is finally revealed in ‘Rickenbacker Guitars: Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fireglo.’

Pete Townshend performing with English rock group The Who, in Felixstowe, Suffolk, 9th September 1966.

“We Started to Make Our Act Aggressive”: Watch Pete Townshend Attack his Marshall in Footage from ‘Lost’ 1966 Interview

By Art Thompson, Rod Brakes published

Video Here’s why the Who's axe wielder was a guitar amp innovator.

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Fender Blackguard

The History of the Fender Telecaster

By Richard Smith published

How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution.

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

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

John Lennon

All You Need to Know About John Lennon's Favorite Rickenbacker Model

By Dave Hunter published

The Beatles legend's discovery of the 325 model launched Rickenbacker's British Invasion-era success.

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