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Alex Lifeson reveals the technique he stole from Rory Gallagher during their time together on the road
By Phil Weller published
The two guitarists became close friends over a pair of tours. Says Lifeson, "To see him lose himself in his guitar playing was truly remarkable"

Eric Johnson on the one thing that took Stevie Ray Vaughan’s playing to the next level
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has reflected on their brief time touring together and recognized the detail that made him so unique

Buddy Guy on the one thing every guitar player needs to play the blues
By Adam Levy published
Guy shared his insights with Guitar Player, saying, "Every interview I've ever had, I get asked 'Can a white man play the blues?' I hate that question!"

“We had different ideas." Jack Bruce on how Eric Clapton was the odd man out in Cream
By Phil Weller published
Bruce said the band's label saw Cream as a quick cash grab and had no idea the group would be as influential as it was in England and abroad

Grace Bowers reveals the legends who inspired her blues
By Phil Weller published
The 18-year-old prodigy says, "I don’t hate sad songs, but I don’t think I’ll ever write one"

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

Joe Bonamassa on the honor and pressures of his upcoming Rory Gallagher tribute shows in Ireland
By Phil Weller published
The modern-day blues icon will celebrate Gallagher’s legacy across three shows in his hometown next year

Derek Trucks says playing with Buddy Guy taught him the secret power of turning down your amp
By Phil Weller published
Trucks joins Eric Clapton, Quinn Sullivan and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram in praising Guy's influence
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