Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Guitarist Eric Gales (aka Raw Dawg) poses for a portrait in the late 1980s in New York City, New York.
Eric Gales Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks

By Mark McStea Published

With nearly 20 albums to his name, the blues master says these cuts tell you the most about his journey.

Music
Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire
Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Review

By Michael Ross Published

Delivering Fender blackface and Ibanez Tube Screamer tones this Stevie Ray Vaughan-voiced dual-effect unit is no one trick pony.

Amps
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam performs at the 2021 Ohana Festival Encore Weekend on October 01, 2021 in Dana Point, California.
Mike McCready Names His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks

By Mark McStea Published

From Temple of the Dog to Pearl Jam, these are the cuts the guitarist singles out from his long, successful run.

Music
Stevie Ray Vaughan performs live in Los Angeles
Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan Tear it Up at the “Biggest Party In History”

By Jackson Maxwell Published

This rare footage captures one of Vaughan's final performances in his home city of Dallas, Texas.

Music
Chuck Berry, performing at the Lewisham Odeon, south London, 19th February 1975.
Five Times Famous Musicians Stole from Chuck Berry

By Christopher Scapelliti, Denny Ilett Last updated

The Beatles, Jeff Beck and the Beach Boys were all guilty of thieving from the Berry patch.

Guitarists
Albert Cummings 'Ten' album artwork
Listen to Blues Guitar Virtuoso Albert Cummings’ Hard-Rocking Single “Need Somebody” from His Forthcoming ‘Ten’ Album

By Rod Brakes Published

Read our exclusive interview and get a sneak preview of the opening track.

Albums, Singles & New Releases
BB Playing a 1960s Gibson ES-330TD
Here’s Some Blues You Can Really Use

By Rob Laing, Jon Bishop, Chris Bird Published

Improve your playing with this master class on everything you need to know for better blues.

Lessons
Alexander Howard Dumble
“When the Air Becomes Electric, That's the Right Sound”: Howard Alexander Dumble’s 1985 ‘Guitar Player’ Interview in Full

By Dan Forte Published

In this in-depth article from the GP archive the master craftsman discusses his approach to designing a legacy of world class guitar amplifiers.

Amps
Jimmie Vaughan, 2018
“Stevie Never Got To Have a Family Or Anything Like That. I’ve Been Blessed”: Jimmie Vaughan Opens Up About His Brother

By Mark McStea, Rod Brakes Published

The Texas blues veteran reveals his musical inspirations and talks ‘Family Style’ in this insightful interview.

Guitarists
Jeff Healey
Five Reasons Jeff Healey Is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff Published

His superlative technique and lifelong commitment to music remains an inspiration.

Guitarists
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