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Ben Harper’s Dumble was found at a yard sale – and it had previously belonged to the Beach Boys
By Phil Weller published
Owning the amp afforded Harper a meeting with the legendary amp builder, who soon revealed its surprising past

Tribute album to be released in honor of Little Feat and Mothers of Inventions guitarist Lowell George
By Janelle Borg published
Elvis Costello, Ben Harper and Dave Alvin are among those paying tribute to the work of the late slide virtuoso

Watch Ben Harper play Ed Helms' custom Gene Autry acoustic in spellbinding kitchen duet with Jack Johnson
By Jackson Maxwell published
If you're in need of a fingerpicking fix, look no further

From irresistible, summer-ready grooves to apocalyptic triplet chugs: here are this week’s essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Hear hot and fresh new jams from Ben Harper, Julia Jacklin, Pool Kids, Clutch, Behemoth, The Beths, and more

Tom Morello announces star-studded new album The Atlas Underground Flood, featuring Kirk Hammett, Alex Lifeson, Ben Harper and Rodrigo y Gabriela
By Matt Parker published
The Rage Against the Machine man has rounded up another stellar line-up of guest talent for a quick follow-up on his previous Atlas Underground album

Juan Nelson, bass player for Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, dies aged 62
By Matt Owen published
The celebrated session legend, who spent 27 years with the Harper-fronted band, was revered for his masterful grooves and energetic live presence

Ben Harper: “There’s a devotion that comes with a lifetime commitment to the instrument, and I hope you can hear that in the melodies”
By Joshua M. Miller published
Harper discusses the inspirations and perspiration that went into his novelistic lap-steel album, Winter Is For Lovers
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