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Duane Eddy

Duane Eddy: How I Wrote "Rebel-'Rouser"

By Mark McStea published

The rock and roll legend on the inspiration and session behind his 1958 string-twanging instrumental hit.

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Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer: How I Wrote the Stray Cats' "Runaway Boys"

By Mark McStea published

The Stray Cats' leader tells all about the band's hit debut single.

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Rick Nielsen: How I Wrote Cheap Trick's "Surrender"

By Joe Bosso published

A nursery rhyme, a Les Paul and the world's first Orange Amp – here's the story behind a bona fide rock anthem.

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Al Di Meola: How I Wrote “Race with Devil on Spanish Highway”

Al Di Meola: How I Wrote “Race with Devil on Spanish Highway”

By Joe Bosso published

Hearing congas, Leslie West's tone and recording live - Al Di Meola recalls creating his 1977 “shred” masterpiece.

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Joe Satriani: How I Wrote "Satch Boogie"

Joe Satriani: How I Wrote "Satch Boogie"

By Joe Bosso published

Joe Satriani turned a vision of Gene Krupa into a rock radio hit - and a shred guitar milestone.

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