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The Old Grey Whistle Test

Robin Trower, formerly of Procol Harum, performs at Richards' Rock Club on April 22, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Watch Robin Trower’s Spellbinding “Bridge of Sighs” BBC Studio Performance The British guitar legend performs a mesmerizing rendition of his signature track live in 1974
Johnny Winter, 1974
Watch Johnny Winter’s Rowdy Rendition of the Rolling Stones' “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” Check out the bluesman’s jaw-dropping chops and hear the difference between Gibson Firebird pickups and regular humbuckers.
Talking Heads perform on stage at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, London, 29th January 1978. L-R Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, Chris Franz, Tina Weymouth. David Byrne is playing a Gibson ES-335 12 string electric guitar.
Watch Talking Heads' Charged Up “Psycho Killer” Live Performance We take a look at the unique guitars behind the new wave pioneers’ distinctive tones.

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Rory Gallagher performs at the Omni Coliseum on February 8, 1976 in Atlanta, Georgia

Watch Rory Gallagher’s Mind-Blowing Slide Guitar Skills in Action

By Rod Brakes, Jamie Dickson published 9 November 21

Video This heavily modded 1959 Fender Esquire was the Irish blues-rock legend’s go-to slide guitar.

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