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Elliott Randall

“I Never Plan a Solo in Advance”: Watch Elliott Randall Play His Timeless "Reelin' in the Years" Solo

By Vinnie DeMasi published

Video Recorded 50 years ago, Jimmy Page said it was his favorite solo of all time

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Vince Gill on stage at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, May 15, 1991

Vince Gill Picks Five Landmark Tracks From His Celebrated Career

By Mark McStea published

With 22 Grammys, 20 studio albums and more than 40 charting singles under his belt, the country music legend says, “I’ve always wanted to be moved by music rather than impressed by it”

Fender JV Modified ’50s Stratocaster HSS

Fender JV Modified ’50s Stratocaster HSS Review

By Dave Hunter last updated

Embodying versatility and affordability, this Strat pays homage to the great Japanese Fenders of the early ’80s

Davey Johnstone and Elton John perform at BankAtlantic Center on March 9, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida

"I’ve Had an Amazing, Unbelievable Career”: Elton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone Names His Top Five Tracks

By Joe Bosso published

With a new solo album – 'Deeper Than My Roots' – under his belt, Elton’s primo axe slinger picks out the deepest cuts from his glittering musical legacy

Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa perform on stage at the Royal Albert Hall on May 4, 2009 in London, England

“It Was Insane”: Joe Bonamassa Talks Playing With Eric Clapton Live on Stage

By Rod Brakes last updated

Video A simple secret to great guitar tone is revealed in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview.

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1954 Fender Stratocaster

“Once You Could Get Your Ideas Across to Him, He Could Make It”: Bill Carson on Designing the Strat With Leo Fender

By Rod Brakes published

Video The "test pilot of the Stratocaster" explains how the world’s most popular solidbody electric came into being in this revealing interview.

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1963 Fender Stratocaster in sparkle finish (ex- Eddie Bertrand)

This Rare Vintage Sparkle Finish Fender Stratocaster is the Epitome of Surf-Rock

By Rod Brakes published

Take a close look at the unique axe of surf legend Eddie Bertrand of the Bel-Airs and Eddie & the Showmen

B.B. King (1925-2015), Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) and Albert Collins (1932-1993) perform together on stage on the riverboat SS President in New Orleans during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on 22 April 1988.

Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats

By Art Thompson published

Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Jeff Beck (left) and Jimmy Page perform at the 24th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 4, 2009

Watch Jimmy Page & Jeff Beck’s Epic Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Performance

By Rod Brakes, Steve Rosen published

Video The ex-Yardbirds guitarists hit the stage with a fierce rendition of “Immigrant Song.”

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Rory Gallagher, 1973

Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues

By Rod Brakes, Stefan Grossman published

This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had.

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