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"The shot heard around the world”: How the Rolling Stones’ debut appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show launched not only them but also the Gibson Les Paul Standard
By Rod Brakes published
The Stones' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show shocked parents, thrilled kids, and gave many people their first glimpse of “the most historically important ‘Burst” – Keith Richards’ 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Guitar dealer Richard Henry retraces its history
“You Wanna Get It Right, Let’s Get It Right!” Watch Chuck Berry Schooling Keith Richards in This Tense Scene
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video The Father of Rock and Roll pulls no punches in this memorable moment from ‘Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll’
"I Didn’t Like Playing a Whole Lot of Chords – I Just Liked Playing the Crap Out of Those Single-note Lines!" George Benson looks back
By Mark McStea published
The smooth jazz pioneer on his roots, his crossover success and how he stays motivated
Jeff Beck’s Top Five Psychedelic Rock Tracks
By Christopher Scapelliti, Guitar Player Staff published
Choice cuts from the electric guitar innovator’s mid-‘60s Yardbirds era
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century
By Guitar Player Staff published
From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo
The 50 Greatest Rhythm Guitar Players of All Time
By Guitar Player Staff published
The players who don't hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history
Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues
By Rod Brakes, Stefan Grossman published
This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had.
Watch Chuck Berry Perform His Breakthrough Hit, “Maybellene,” Live on TV
By Denny Ilett, Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Five years on from his passing, we share the fascinating story behind the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pioneering classic.
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