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The Ultimate Johnny Marr Guitar Lesson
By Patrick Brennan published
Capture Johnny Marr's signature lead-rhythm style by learning arpeggiated chords, open-string licks and unusual progressions in the style of the former Smiths guitarist
How the Smiths and R.E.M. Gave Rickenbacker Guitars Renewed Appeal in the Early ‘80s
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Johnny Marr and Peter Buck’s standout tones heralded the arrival of alternative rock
Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock
By Dave Hunter published
A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects
From Scotty Moore to Johnny Marr and Beyond, the Gibson ES-295 is a True Golden Era Classic
By Rod Brakes published
The hollowbody equivalent of the original Les Paul Goldtop, this rare electric archtop helped start the rock and roll revolution
“I Was Playing Entirely With My Ears and Not With My Mind”: Johnny Marr on Recording with John Frusciante
By Rod Brakes published
The Smiths founder recalls his experience of recording with the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist.
Rickenbacker Boss John Hall Endorses “Definitive” New Book at London Launch
By Rod Brakes published
The Californian electric guitar innovator’s conclusive history is finally revealed in ‘Rickenbacker Guitars: Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fireglo.’
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