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From Scotty Moore to Johnny Marr and Beyond, the Gibson ES-295 is a True Golden Era Classic By Rod Brakes published 23 December 22 The hollowbody equivalent of the original Les Paul Goldtop, this rare electric archtop helped start the rock and roll revolution
“I Was Playing Entirely With My Ears and Not With My Mind”: Johnny Marr on Recording with John Frusciante By Rod Brakes published 8 April 22 The Smiths founder recalls his experience of recording with the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist.
Rickenbacker Boss John Hall Endorses “Definitive” New Book at London Launch By Rod Brakes published 30 March 22 The Californian electric guitar innovator’s conclusive history is finally revealed in ‘Rickenbacker Guitars: Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fireglo.’
Watch Johnny Marr’s Live “Spirit Power and Soul” Music Video and Pre-Order His New Riff-Loaded Album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ By Rod Brakes published 23 February 22 Video The Smiths guitar legend drops fourth studio album as a solo artist this Friday.
“There’s a Lot of Guitar Culture That I Don’t Like At All”: How Johnny Marr Placed The Smiths at the Forefront of the U.K.’s 1980s Music Scene By Mark McStea published 22 February 22 The British guitarist created a new ethos and approach to guitar playing that defined alternative rock.