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“Collaboration is Key to Evolution”: Star Producer Andrew Watt Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Records
By Richard Bienstock published
The master collaborator picks the tracks that have defined his role as guitarist and producer to stars old and new.
Old Man’s Blues or Young Man’s Blues? Here’s Why Eric Clapton’s Beano Album Remains Essential Listening for Everybody
By Jim Campilongo published
Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.
Gibson Goes Punk with the Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe
By Rod Brakes published
Murphy Lab pays homage to Social Distortion’s charismatic frontman.
Canadian Regional Police Seek Information on Man who Stole $8,000 Les Paul by Hiding it in His Pants
By Jackson Maxwell published
The suspect successfully swiped a Custom Shop 60th Anniversary ’59 Les Paul Standard from Cosmo Music in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
“God's Pulling the Strings and Playing the Whole Thing”: Ace Frehley Talks Life Before, During and After Kiss
By James Volpe Rotondi published
Back on the road, the Spaceman is still struttin’ and smokin’.
The Story of "Gemini," the Older Sibling of the Legendary "Greeny" Les Paul
By Jackson Maxwell published
Gibson's Cesar Gueikian unknowingly acquired the 'Burst made directly before Greeny, and learned about the two Les Pauls' connection while on the phone with Greeny's owner, Metallica's Kirk Hammett.
“There Are Some Bizarre, Nebulous Forces At Work”: Guthrie Govan on Gigging
By Jude Gold published
With a new album in the bag – ‘Freeze: Live in Europe 2020’ – the Aristocrats guitar virtuoso delivers a faithful account of touring his rock-fusion supergroup.
“The Equipment Helps a Little Bit But More Often Than Not It’s In Your Own Personality”: Mick Ronson Talks Trademark Tone
By Rod Brakes published
Video As ‘Hunky Dory’ turns 50 today we take a look back at the gifted guitarist who helped pave David Bowie’s path to success.
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