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Rock 'n' roll

Gibson ES-295
From Scotty Moore to Johnny Marr and Beyond, the Gibson ES-295 is a True Golden Era Classic The hollowbody equivalent of the original Les Paul Goldtop, this rare electric archtop helped start the rock and roll revolution
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton
Watch Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton’s Surly "Brand New Cadillac" Music Video The duo launch new collaborative project with a mean cover of this late ‘50s rockabilly classic
Nikita Gale
Five of the Most Radical Electric Guitar Designs You've Ever Seen Groundbreaking artist Nikita Gale reimagines the solidbody form at Frieze London’s pioneering 63/22 exhibition

Latest Rock 'n' roll

Link Wray

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.

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Chuck Berry (1928-2017) performs on November 23, 1981, at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.

Hail! Hail! Gibson Presents the Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355

By Rod Brakes last updated 20 October 21

The father of rock ‘n’ roll is honored with another iconic signature model.

Malcolm Young, 2008

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.

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Duane Eddy, New York, 1958.

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.

B.B. King performs his 10,000th concert at B.B. KIng Blues Club & Grill in Times Square on April 18, 2006 in New York City.

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.

Elvis Presley and guitarist James Burton using Fender Red Paisley Telecaster

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.

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