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Shred Zeppelin: How to Play Like Page

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Richie is back with a whole new batch of licks! Here's the newest edition in his popular instructional series.

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Click here to learn how to play the Beatles' famous acoustic ballad.

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Here are the final 2 installments of Richie's Lick of the Week--hope you dig.

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Yes, another face bending lick from Richie's arsenal!

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The first of a double-doze of Kotzen this week!

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