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Junior Marvin on being picked by Bob Marley as his lead guitarist on 'Exodus,' the album that brought reggae to the world
By Andrew Daly last updated
Marvin says engineer Roger Mayer brought him a Strat from Manny’s in New York specifically chosen for album sessions
"Every guitar that had been in Jamaica had to be pulled apart and rebuilt." Roger Mayer on salvaging Bob Marley's guitars for 'Exodus'
By Andrew Daly published
The electronics legend also explains how Junior Marvin brought a rock vibe that gave Bob the "international sound" he craved
“He’s the Best Guitar-Playing Mechanic You’ll Ever Hear”: Roger Mayer Looks Back On Jeff Beck’s Formative Years in the Surrey Delta
By Rod Brakes published
From leafy England to the streets of New York and back, the gear innovator shares some heart-warming stories about his unique relationship with the late guitar hero
Here’s How Guitarists Revolutionized Music in the Mid-‘60s
By Guitar Player Staff published
From 1965 onwards, rock ‘n’ roll was never the same
Listen to Jimi Hendrix’s Awe-Inspiring “Purple Haze” Performance From New Live Album
By Art Thompson published
Video This amazing rendition of the psychedelic rock masterpiece appears ahead of forthcoming ‘Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969’ LP
Take a Mindbending Journey Into the Adventurous and Experimental Style of Psychedelic Guitar
By Jeff Jacobson published
Tune up and turn on as we explore the far-out sonic landscapes created by legendary players such as George Harrison, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and more
What Might Hendrix's Pedalboard Look Like If He Were Alive Today? Roger Mayer Reveals His Thoughts and Talks New Jimi-Inspired Effects Pedals
By Rod Brakes published
The guitar pedal and studio guru releases revamped versions of his Axis, Spitfire, Visage and Voodoo Blues stompboxes.
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