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Ernie Isley recalls how a surprise meeting with Paul McCartney led to the pair jamming "Twist and Shout"
By Phil Weller published
Nearly 60 years after both groups found success with their hit cover versions, the pair united for a special impromptu performance of the track
How I Prevail and All Time Low teamed up to create their monster hit “Hate This Song”
By Gary Graff published
All Time Low guitarist Alex Gaskarth reveals the Police and U2 roots of a riff you can't get out of your head
Exclusive: Hear Phil Manzanera's demo that became a Pink Floyd cut
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Manzanera released the song as an exclusive to Guitar Player as he drops his new 50 Years of Music boxset
Guitarist Eric Bell announces a new Thin Lizzy album with original vocals from Phil Lynott
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The album features re-imagined acoustic versions of songs from the band’s first three albums, including “Whisky in the Jar”
Nancy Wilson tells how blazing guitars, powerhouse riffs and Yes combined to make Heart's monster hit "Barracuda"
By Joe Bosso published
The guitarist also recalls the controversial history behind the group's 1977 classic rocker
David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
By Guitar Player Staff published
Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player
"It's great. I dig this!" Watch Eddie Van Halen compose "Amsterdam" on a Charvel guitar in an unearthed home video from 1987 — eight years before the song's official release
By Jonathan Graham published
The rare clip shot at 5150 Studios gives an insightful glimpse into Eddie's creative process
Hear the final track the Van Halen brothers worked on before Eddie’s passing
By Phil Weller published
"Unfinished" is anything but, and showcases a softer side of Eddie’s playing alongside his fretboard-burning feats
Watch Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson shred “Crossroads” — plus details of their new G3 album
By GP Editors published
The three virtuosos perform the blues-rock classic from this year's sold-out tour
"I'm gonna live this for the next year." Jerry Cantrell on the future of Alice in Chains and his heavy new solo album
By Richard Bienstock published
Cantrell, who teamed up with Duff McKagan and other pals for his new record, tells Guitar Player, "It’s no secret where my loyalty lies"
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