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“All This Equipment is Just to Make a Sound Like We Used to Get Years Ago”: Watch Andy Summers Demo His Massive Effects Rig in 1987
By Dave Hunter last updated
Video Here’s why the Police guitarist is an effects innovator.
Blondie Unearth Rare "I Love You Honey, Give Me a Beer" Demo Recording
By Rod Brakes published
Video Listen to the original track that became the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' 1980 classic "Go Through It”
Watch Ric Ocasek’s Inspiring Solo Acoustic “Drive” Performance
By Rod Brakes published
Video Strum along with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on his birthday during this heartfelt rendition of the Cars’ greatest hit.
Listen to John McGeoch’s Haunting Siouxsie and the Banshees “Happy House” Debut and Watch the Iconic Music Video
By Rod Brakes published
Video Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing.
Watch The Cure’s Spellbinding Live Performance of “The Forest” from 1981
By Guitar Player Staff published
Video Synonymous with the Fender Jazzmaster, Robert Smith is one of the most underrated guitar players of the modern era.
"A Lot of Bands Simply Wanted to Fit In, but R.E.M. Always Wanted to Be Themselves”: Producer Mitch Easter Reveals the Genius Behind the Jangle Pop
By Joe Bosso last updated
Armed with a Rickenbacker and a Fender Twin, Peter Buck helped R.E.M. put alternative rock on the map.
Watch Talking Heads' Charged Up “Psycho Killer” Live Performance
By Rod Brakes published
Video We take a look at the unique guitars behind the new wave pioneers’ distinctive tones.
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