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Jeff "Skunk" Baxter performs at the Guitar Center Village Main Stage in Dallas, Texas

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter: "Whether it’s a Guitar or a Missile-Defense System, There’s Always a Way to Make it Work Better"

By Joe Bosso published

The Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist talks the "My Old School" solo, how he helped Jimi Hendrix acquire his first Strat, and the key role his mom’s sewing machine plays in his tone.

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Guitarist Jeff Baxter performs on stage during the 31st Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards at the Anaheim Hilton on January 23, 2016 in Anaheim, California.

Skunk Baxter Expands Musical Horizons with Debut Solo Album ‘Speed of Heat’

By Rod Brakes published

Video Listen to the legendary guitarist’s latest single, “Bad Move”

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Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots performs onstage during the second annual Rock for Recovery benefit concert at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Dean DeLeo Names His Top Five Most Underrated Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Stone Temple Pilots guitarist and songwriter shines some light on these lesser-known gems.

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Walter Becker and Donald Fagen of "Steely Dan" pose for a portrait in April 1978.

First Live Steely Dan Album in 25 Years Just Days Away

By Rod Brakes published

Video A live version of Donald Fagen’s million-selling 'The Nightfly' will be released in tandem.

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Elliott Randall (far right) in the studio

How Elliott Randall Nailed Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ in the Years” Recording in One Continuous Take

By Damian Fanelli published

Said to be Jimmy Page's favorite solo of all time, Randall's lead on this 1972 tune is a masterpiece.

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Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton: My Career in Five Songs

By Joe Bosso published

“Oh, yeah, I played on that.” Larry Carlton recalls his favorite sessions with the Crusaders, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan.

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