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“We Went from Rags to Riches”: The Incredible Story of the Allman Brothers' 'At Fillmore East' By Alan Paul published 9 December 21 Fifty years on this definitive album remains the gold standard of blues-based rock and roll.
If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again! By Tom Kolb published 3 November 21 This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.
“I Don’t Come Onstage To Pose and Play Some Pyrotechnic Scales. It’s To Kick Some Serious Ass”: Dick Dale Talks Gigs and Gear By Elliot Stephen Cohen published 28 October 21 In this priceless 2017 interview the King of Surf Guitar reveals how he helped develop the sound of electric guitar music alongside the legendary Leo Fender.
Third Man Records Artist Lillie Mae Reveals How She Ended Up on Jack White’s Label By Jim Beaugez published 26 August 21 Video The Nashville multi-instrumentalist talks inspiration and songwriting.