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Peter Frampton performs onstage

Peter Frampton reveals the stories behind five of his classic tracks

By Joe Bosso published

Well over 50 years into his career, the Les Paul-wielding guitar hero has covered amazing stylistic ground, and worked with the best of the best. Learn how he crafted some of his most timeless tunes

Peter Frampton performs live onstage in 1975

Peter Frampton: "I Arrived in San Francisco To Do the Fillmore with Humble Pie. I Had a Terrible Guitar. I Was Almost in Tears Trying to Play it. Lo and Behold, This Young Man Came Up to Me and Said I Could Borrow His Black Les Paul"

By Don Menn published

In this 1974 GP interview, Frampton discusses the inner workings of his trademark '54 Les Paul Custom, how he got started modding guitars at the age of nine, and why he thinks it’s "cheating" to use fuzz.

Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet

“Led Zeppelin? Not Something We Grew up Listening to”: Jake Kiszka Talks Hot Gear, Vintage Tone, and What Everyone Gets Wrong About His 1970s Hard-Rock Renaissance

By Joe Bosso published

“To be considered a guitar hero for my generation is a lifetime achievement,” says the Greta Van Fleet guitarist

Clem Clempson plays his Gibson SG Custom while recording 'Smokin'’ at London’s Olympic Studios, January 20, 1972

"I Was Set Free": Humble Pie Guitarist Clem Clempson Talks Lighting up One of the 1970s’ Hottest Rock Albums: ‘Smokin’’

By James Volpe Rotondi last updated

How Humble Pie was reignited after Peter Frampton's sudden departure

Peter Frampton performs at the Verti Music Hall on November 15, 2022 in Berlin, Germany

Watch Peter Frampton Close His Farewell Tour with a Stirring Rendition of The Beatles’ "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"

By Jackson Maxwell published

For the grand finale of his farewell tour, the Les Paul-wielding guitar hero saluted an old friend.

Albert Cummings still from "Meet the Man" single video

Watch Blues Hotshot Albert Cummings’ New Performance Video, “Meet the Man”

By Rod Brakes last updated

Video The Stratocaster-wielding bluesman drops second single from high-flying 'Ten' album.

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Alvino Rey

How Alvino Rey Introduced the Guitar World to Effects in the 1930s by Making His Instrument Talk

By Christopher Scapelliti published

It started as a novelty effect for a WWII-era talking puppet and became the ear-grabbing sound behind some of the 1970s’ biggest rock hits.

Bryan Adams, 1980s

Watch Bryan Adams’ New “Never Gonna Rain” Music Video and Discover What His “First Real Six-String” Really Was

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Canadian songsmith releases the fourth single from his forthcoming ‘So Happy It Hurts’ album and reveals the identity of that mysterious elusive “five and dime” guitar

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Concert for Bangladesh

Five Storied Guitars from George Harrison’s 'Concert for Bangladesh'

By Nikki O'Neil published

Featuring Bob Dylan's Martin D-28, a rare Gibson Explorer, a mystery Fender Stratocaster and more...

George Harrison

How George Harrison Made the Epic Concert for Bangladesh Happen with a Little Help From His Friends

By Nikki O'Neil published

In the summer of 1971, Harrison corralled his musical friends to answer the call for humanitarian aid to Bangladesh. Two of his closest companions nearly left him hanging.

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