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Jeff Beck performs in the early '70s with a natural/stripped Fender Stratocaster

“It Was Like Starting All Over Again, Like I Had Never Played the Guitar Before”: Tired of Recycling the Same Old Blues-Rock Riffs and With Nothing to Lose, Jeff Beck Turned to Jazz-Rock Fusion

By Chris Gill published

By following his heart, the guitarist was unexpectedly rewarded with his most commercially successful album ever, ‘Blow by Blow’

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Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck during filming of the video "People Get Ready" in the mid 1980s

Jeff Beck’s 10 Greatest Collaborations

By Mark McStea published

From Jon Bon Jovi and Roger Waters to Ozzy Osbourne and Kate Bush, here are some deep cuts from the electric guitar master's extensive catalog of collabs

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aul McCartney performing at the 38th Sanremo Music Festival. 1988

“We All Wanted to Be Guitar Players”: Paul McCartney Talks Early Beatles

By Rod Brakes, Tom Mulhern last updated

Macca reveals the origins of his role as a bass player and names his favorite guitarists in this classic interview from the GP vault.

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Pat Martino

Here's Why Pat Martino’s ‘Joyous Lake’ Remains an Essential Listen from the Golden Age of Fusion

By Jim Campilongo published

The late, great guitarist took a stirring voyage on fusion’s treacherous waters with this classic album.

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Oneonta's Stanley Clarke Spellcaster bass

Oneonta Unveils New Stanley Clarke Spellcaster Bass

By Jackson Maxwell published

Originally developed by Fender, the Spellcaster boasts a typical Strat control layout and even, yes, a Strat-style tremolo system.

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