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Win tickets to see Johnny A. in Northern California
By Jimmy Leslie published
Boston’s instrumental maestro returns to the West Coast for a Yoshi’s show in Oakland’s Jack London Square.
Pete Townshend talks originality, playing loud and which guitarist was first to use feedback
By Phil Weller published
He says Marshall's '60s amps were rife for experimentation while discussing his “musical” use of screaming amps
Zakk Wylde on his strange picking technique and two other shredders who have defied convention
By Phil Weller published
Fresh from his recent chats with Guitar Player, Wylde digs into one of the more unusual aspects of his guitar approach
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
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
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 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
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
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