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Steve Howe Reveals the Studio Secrets of the Yes Classic “Roundabout”

By Rod Brakes published

Video Our latest cover star explains why experimentation was key to the success of the standout ‘Fragile’ album track.

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Steve Stevens performs onstage during the second annual Above Ground concert benefiting MusiCares at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites.

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year

By Vinnie DeMasi last updated

The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson.

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If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again!

By Tom Kolb published

This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.

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“I Was a Bit of a Lunatic!” Steve Howe Speaks About His Number One Ax

By David Mead, Rod Brakes published

The Yes legend reflects on his love affair with the Gibson ES-175D.

Steve Howe of Yes performs on stage at Humphrey's on September 4, 2016 in San Diego, California.

Steve Howe's Top Six Tips for Enhancing Your Creativity

By Rod Brakes published

video From lifestyle and listening to note-taking and setups, the Yes guitarist gives us his advice on how to stay productive.

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(left to right) Steve Howe, Geoff Downes and Jon Davison perform on stage with Yes on August 18, 2014 in San Diego, California

Hear “The Ice Bridge,” Yes's First New Song in Seven Years

By Jackson Maxwell published

The seven-minute epic is the first single from the band's upcoming album, 'The Quest.'

Steve Howe (left) and singer Jon Anderson record ‘Fragile‘

'Fragile' at 50: Steve Howe Tells the Story Behind Yes‘s Landmark Album

By Joe Bosso published

There was no such thing as progressive rock, explains Howe. It was just that their sound needed a bigger canvas.

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Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words

By Guitar Player Staff published

Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft.

Steve Howe (left) and Rick Wakeman recording Yes' 'Fragile' LP at Advision Studios in London, August 20, 1971

A Look Back at Steve Howe's Gibson ES-175

By Richard Bienstock published

Although he used a number of different guitars throughout the 1970s, the ES-175 remained Howe's main studio guitar and his personal favorite.

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