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10 Lesser-Known Chuck Berry Songs You Need to Hear By Christopher Scapelliti published 8 March 22 You know the hits, but check out these often overlooked picks from Chuck’s deep catalog.
“I Wanted to Say It Loud and Clear”: Alan Merrill on Writing “I Love Rock ’N’ Roll” By Mark McStea published 12 January 22 The amazing story of Joan Jett’s runaway hit.
“We Went from Nobody Giving a Shit About the Band to Selling Six Million Records”: Chris and Rich Robinson Talk ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ By Jimmy Leslie published 9 December 21 The famously feuding Black Crowes brothers reveal the craft of their landmark 1990 debut album.
“We Went from Rags to Riches”: The Incredible Story of the Allman Brothers' 'At Fillmore East' By Alan Paul published 9 December 21 Fifty years on this definitive album remains the gold standard of blues-based rock and roll.
Watch Jimmy Page Spin Link Wray’s Groundbreaking “Rumble” Single By Rod Brakes published 5 November 21 Video The guitar hero of guitar heroes was a hard rock progenitor.
Listen to Malcolm Young’s Definitive Rock ‘n’ Roll Guitar Tone By Rod Brakes published 20 October 21 Video “The man who made AC/DC” was a rhythm guitar dynamo.
Five Reasons Duane Eddy is a Guitar Legend By Guitar Player Staff published 19 October 21 The Titan of Twang is an original guitar hero of the highest order.
Hail! Hail! Gibson Presents the Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355 By Rod Brakes published 19 October 21 The father of rock ‘n’ roll is honored with another iconic signature model.
Definitive B.B. King Biography ‘King of the Blues’ Available to Pre-Order By Rod Brakes published 22 September 21 Read this sneak peek telling the story of “3 O'Clock Blues” – the song that launched the great man’s career.
Watch James Burton Nail Chuck Berry Classic “Johnny B. Goode” with Elvis Presley Using a Fender Paisley Red Telecaster (Behind His Head!) By Rod Brakes published 18 August 21 VIDEO The King of the Telecaster and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll share the limelight in this classic clip from 1977.
