The Groundhogs guitarist and frontman Tony McPhee dies aged 79 By Matt Parker published 7 June 23 The influential British rock guitarist backed John Lee Hooker, recorded with Jimmy Page and played with Eric Clapton and John Mayall
Chuck Berry’s 1964 Gibson Firebird – which he once played at a headline show at Wembley Stadium – has sold at auction By Matt Owen published 9 March 23 The refinished Firebird – which also featured on the front of a 2017 three-album reissue – saved the day when Berry snapped a string on his main guitar during a show in 1972
5 times Sister Rosetta Tharpe led the way in the development of rock guitar By Matt Parker published 8 March 23 From using distortion, to retrofitting pickups and singing the praises of the solidbody – we look at the electric guitar innovations of the Holy Rolling guitar icon
Chuck Berry’s stage-played Gibson Firebird – which features on the cover of a 2017 triple-album reissue – is up for auction By Matt Owen published 3 March 23 The refinished Firebird was used by Berry during a headline slot at The Rock and Roll Show in 1972 after his main guitar snapped a string
Learn to play the blues like Strat master Robert Cray By Phil Short published 1 February 23 Solo in major and minor keys with this lesson in the style of one of blues guitar's most legendary players
The top 10 air guitar songs of all time By Guitar World Staff published 11 November 22 From Free Bird’s iconic guitar solo to the legendary licks of Layla, here are the best tracks to “play” when you’re without your axe but fancy an impromptu practice session
The Gibson ES-345 Marty McFly played in Back to the Future was actually from the future By Damian Fanelli published 21 October 22 In the 1985 blockbuster, Marty McFly travels back in the time to 1955 to shred faces at a high school dance – but the Gibson ES-345 wasn't introduced until 1958...
How Chuck Berry wrote Johnny B. Goode, and created the first rock and roll guitar hero By Brad Tolinski, Alan di Perna published 18 October 22 In his 1958 masterpiece, Berry created the ultimate rock-and-roll folk hero in just a few snappy verses
Steve Miller says T-Bone Walker taught him how to play guitar behind his head when he was nine years old By Matt Parker published 17 August 22 The Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer recalls early encounters with Les Paul, Chuck Berry and T-Bone Walker
50 guitars that changed the world By Tony Bacon published 7 March 22 A perfect union of form and function, guitars have the power to change the course of music and even history itself. Here, we present the most influential guitars of our time
Gibson unveils Custom Shop recreation of Chuck Berry's 1978 Wine Red ES-355 By Sam Roche published 18 October 21 Unveiled on what would have been Berry's 95th birthday, the guitar features a host of historically correct appointments, including aged gold hardware, a Varitone switch, Maestro Vibrola and a classic split diamond headstock inlay
Chuck Berry Live From Blueberry Hill album announced for December release By Matt Owen published 18 October 21 The posthumous record is compiled from performances recorded between 2005 and 2006, and will feature Berry classics like Roll Over Beethoven, Sweet Little Sixteen and Johnny B. Goode
How Chuck Berry shaped the sound of rock 'n' roll guitar By Guitar Gabby published 7 October 21 Dubbed the father of rock 'n' roll, Berry’s legacy has influenced whole generations of players – including Jackie Venson, who reflects on how her tone and style have been molded by the Gibson ES-350T-wielding icon
New documentary profiling the life of rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry to air on PBS By Sam Roche published 9 July 21 The special will feature interviews with Keith Richards, Robert Cray, Slash, Darius Rucker and more
A Chuck Berry-signed and played 1967 Gibson ES-345 is headed for auction By Richard Bienstock published 24 November 20 Berry used the Cherry Red electric at a private performance in 2002
Nelly to play Chuck Berry in upcoming Buddy Holly biopic, Clear Lake By Sam Roche published 19 November 20 The Hot in Here rapper will take on the role of the king of rock 'n' roll
Watch the first trailer for Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock ‘N’ Roll documentary By Richard Bienstock published 10 November 20 The film features Keith Richards and Gene Simmons, and is due for release later this month
Gibson’s limited-edition Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T promises to be a "perfect" replica of the rock ‘n’ roll legend’s iconic guitar By Richard Bienstock published 18 October 19 New model is "as authentic as it gets," says Berry’s son
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood pays tribute to Chuck Berry with Mad Lad live album By Richard Bienstock published 9 September 19 Check out Ronnie’s version of Chuck’s Talking to You now
NAMM 2019: Gibson Details New Signature Artist Guitars By Richard Bienstock published 23 January 19 Chuck Berry ES-350T and George Thorogood ‘White Fang’ ES-125TDC are among the many offerings on tap.
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