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Al Jardine on the Beach Boys’ “lost album” and Brian Wilson’s strangest comeback
By Gary Graff published
As ‘We Gotta Groove’ highlights a polarizing, two-year period in the group‘s history, the long-running guitarist reflects on a band in transition

How the Beach Boys' Dumble Overdrive Special ended up in Hawaii, and the celebrity who’s now recording with it
By Phil Weller published
One of three Dumbles built for the band, it’s been hidden in the Aloha State for 35 years

Paul McCartney names his three favorite albums
By Phil Weller published
The trio of albums, released across four years, has left an indelible mark on the Beatle

The Doobie Brothers, Beach Boys’ Mike Love, George Clinton and more inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
By Robert Dye published
Love paid tribute to Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, who died the day before the event

The Beatles song with three guitarists, three bassists, McCartney on drums — and a lyric that made enemies
By Phil Weller published
Inspired by Chuck Berry, aided by the Beach Boys, Back In The USSR annoyed people on both sides of the political spectrum

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.

Watch Mosrite-Wielding Wrecking Crew Guitarist Billy Strange Perform the Rolling Stones’ "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
By Rod Brakes published
Video Remembering the phenomenal talents of “Mr. Guitar” ten years on from his passing.

“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.
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