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![Musicians Paul McCartney (L) and Brian Ray perform during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FgLwgzx9GdKLuG3mgtQLPV-320-80.jpg)
Brian Ray on navigating nerves while learning the ropes in Paul McCartney’s band
By Phil Weller published
Ray recalls the wisdom of Etta James that helped him work with McCartney
![Andy Summers poses in his home studio in 2019 for a feature in Guitar Player magazine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V3xx37K5zYAcmJ4Wr7riXW-320-80.jpg)
How Andy Summers made a massive Police hit using a hand-wrenching guitar figure and a Telecaster with a mysterious history
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist says “It’s a famous riff, and I have to admit, it’s hard to play. You have to be a real guitarist to do it well."
![Grace Bowers performs on Day 1 of BottleRock Napa Valley at Napa Valley Expo on May 24, 2024 in Napa, California.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vX4hRbMCaCd3LiPCp8989i-320-80.jpg)
How teen blues guitar sensation Grace Bowers is winning over critics one gig at a time
By Phil Weller published
She’s been championed by some of the best blues players around, but comments about her age and gender show she has work ahead of her
![Amy Winehouse rehearses ahead of tomorrow's Wembley Arena performace of "The Miller Strat Pack" concert on September 23, 2004 at Black Island Studios in London. The event pays homage to the Fender Stratocaster at tomorrow's charity concert for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, and celebrates 50 years of the iconic guitar.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jawWXHHQK2q65QBG8PRVqR-320-80.jpg)
"She made it look so effortless.” Watch Amy Winehouse stun audiences with her voice and a Stratocaster
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Known for her singular voice, Winehouse was also a talented guitarist
![George Harrison of English rock and pop group The Beatles plays his 1963 Rickenbacker 360/12 guitar on stage during rehearsals for the ABC Television music television show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' Summer Spin at Teddington Studios in London on 11th July 1964. The band would go on to play four songs on the show, A Hard Day's Night, Long Tall Sally, Things We Said Today and You Can't Do That.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j43xHoCpcJAz6Yq3Arkc8-320-80.jpg)
George Harrison names the “greatest guitar solo of all time” and the player who left a lasting impression on him
By Phil Weller published
From influencing his gear choices to inspiring chord changes and lead lines, one guitarist stood above the rest for the Quiet Beatle
![John 5 plays his signature Fender Telecaster Ghost guitar in a photo shoot for his cover story in Guitar Player magazine's July 2024 issue .](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gd6EbURwNvUiJnxmLYUxU7-320-80.jpg)
John 5 shares what he learned about Eddie Van Halen after playing through the guitarist's rig
By Phil Weller published
The Mötley Crüe guitarist says he was "freaked out" after hearing Van Halen’s debut album for the first time
![Brian Robertson (left) and Scott Gorham perform with Thin Lizzy at the Palladium, New York City, October 22, 1977.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dJZUj6JM44NcgeBxTD9Cg3-320-80.jpg)
Scott Gorham on the making of 'Jailbreak,' twin harmonies, and friendship with Phil Lynott
By Phil Weller published
After two failed albums, Vertigo Records was ready to drop the band. Their twin-guitar harmonies saved the day
![Ralph McTell performs at the Isle of Wight Festival, August 30, 1970.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D9HFy444iKA73z6mSRzRkB-320-80.jpg)
Ralph McTell scored a hit with “Streets of London.” It only took him 10 years — and three recordings
By Joe Matera published
The guitarist says his song is better known in the U.S for a successful cover version
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