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Bonnie Raitt on the evolution of her playing style in 1977
By Patricia Brody published
In May 1977, Bonnie Raitt became Guitar Player's first female cover star. "I hate to be called a blues singer or a folkie," she said. "This is a new kind of music – it's a hybrid!"

Joe Perry on 'Toys in the Attic' and the riffs that saved Aerosmith from oblivion
By Phil Weller published
After two under-performing albums that had seen their well of songs run dry, Aerosmith found inspiration from unlikely places and turned their fortunes around

“Put the Microphone Over There On the Other Side of the Room Because I’m Going to Play Loud”: How Eric Clapton Took Volume to 11
By Dave Hunter last updated
Armed with a Marshall and a Les Paul, Slowhand pushed the envelope of guitar tone in 1966.

Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff published
The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites.

Watch Rory Gallagher Define Classic Blues Rock Stratocaster Tone
By Rod Brakes last updated
Video This stunning performance at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 shows the Irishman at his rawest.
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