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Jeff Beck on his relationship with Eric Clapton, jamming with Hendrix, and turning down John Mayall
By Andy Aledort published
In a 2010 chat with GW, the always creatively restless virtuoso discusses his love of John McLaughlin, what he sought out to do when venturing into the world of classical music, and the musical icon he wished he had had the chance to collaborate with
Mike Rutherford’s “lead” bass approach helped demystify the low-end for prog rock cornerstone Genesis
By Chris Jisi published
The departure of guitarists Anthony Phillips and Steve Hackett cleared the way for Rutherford's angular bassline on this Genesis classic
Tony Stevens’ rocky ride with Savoy Brown and Foghat
By Andrew Daly published
Despite industry woes, he loved the challenge of playing with Kim Simmonds and ‘Lonesome’ Dave Peverett, and loved Acoustic amps and Warwick basses
How jazz guitar legend Mike Stern ended up joining Miles Davis’ band – and had a song named after him
By Matt Owen published
Stern was playing with Billy Cobham one night in the early 1980s when Evans decided to bring along the legendary jazz trumpeter, who was in the market for a new guitar player
Brian May, Billy Gibbons and Steve Cropper on how the three guitar icons learned to play together
By Andrew Daly published
For the latest record from Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour, the Stax legend enlists two equally iconic players. Here three kings of the six-string tell us what went down in Friendlytown
Nuno Bettencourt’s N4 Padauk was stolen from a storage lock-up – but was discovered dismembered years later
By Matt Owen published
Bettencourt's OG Padauk N4 featured two distinct dark stripes embedded into the wood, which became crucial in its eventual discovery
Ella Feingold auditioned to join Prince’s band – but was turned down because her playing was “too funky”
By Phil Weller published
Feingold has discussed her demanding 2005 audition, during which her chops proved to be too funky – and not enough ‘Elton John’ – for Prince
Greg Suran on his time with Joe Walsh – and the Eagle’s passion for tonal tinkering
By Jackson Maxwell published
A veteran guitarist whose resumé also includes work with Sunny Day Real Estate, The B-52's, and Lionel Richie, Suran tells GW that he learned plenty from the Eagles legend, both tone-wise and solo-wise
Meet Gore. guitarist Alex Reyes – the modeler-melting Texan metal player summoning djent riffs from six-strings
By Phil Weller published
The Houston metal trio’s debut EP is turning heads as Reyes summons low-tuned maelstroms into stunning structures, making the most of his producers’ songwriting experience
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