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The Best Guitar Moments of 1972
From Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Steve Howe to Neil Young, Elliott Randall and Paul Simon, we pay homage to some of 1972’s greatest in this essential 50th anniversary tribute lesson
Deep Purple Guitarist Simon McBride Shares His Mesmerizing Guitar Approaches
Listen to our ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ podcast here – the guitar show where guitar heroes plug in
Five of Steve Morse’s Best Tips for Guitar Players
The Dixie Dregs and Deep Purple axeman dishes out some of his finest advice.
Steve Morse: My Career in Five Songs
Bach transcriptions, power chords and grasshoppers. Steve Morse reflects on inspired tracks from his long career.
“You Don't Have to Blow Your Cookies in the First Bar”: Tommy Bolin on the Art of Guitar Solos
The late, great guitarist talks playing with Albert King and replacing Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore in this archive interview.
Watch Ritchie Blackmore Attack a Cameraman and Smash up His Rig Before Blowing a Hole in the Stage
Video Deep Purple’s 1974 California Jam appearance remains one of the fieriest performances in music history.
“They Make Me Shake My Head and Laugh Because They’re Just That Amazing”: Gretchen Menn Reveals Her Favorite Guitar Solos
The award-winning guitarist names three lesser-known strokes of genius.
Hear Black Sabbath Cover "Smoke on the Water"
For a time, this classic rock staple was as regular a part of Sabbath's setlist as "Iron Man."
