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(from left) Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and Bonnie Raitt
The 25 Stratocaster players who revolutionized the guitar

By Henry Yates Published

The Fender Stratocaster would just be a glorified carpentry project without the players who danced across its neck and gave it life. Here we celebrate 25 of the best

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Conan O'Brien (left) and Buddy Holly perform onstage
Conan O’Brien nearly bought Buddy Holly’s amp – here’s what stopped him

By Jackson Maxwell Published

During a chat with Billy Corgan on his radio show, the comedian also told an amusing, gear-related anecdote about the time George Harrison stopped by the set of Saturday Night Live

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Go from Charlie Christian to Chuck Schuldiner with these 6 diverse licks

By Pat Heath Published

These licks go from easy to advanced – can you nail them all in 30 minutes?

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Rare Guitar Signed by Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Brian May, Peter Frampton Headed to Auction

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Robert Plant, Pete Townshend, Duane Eddy and more also signed the handcrafted guitar, which was modeled after Buddy Holly's beloved Gibson J-45.

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The Beatles Premiere Music Video for "Words of Love" from 'On Air — Live At the BBC Volume 2'

By Damian Fanelli Published

Apple Corps Ltd. has released a new music video to accompany "Words of Love," a track from the new Beatles album, On Air — Live At the BBC Volume 2. Be sure to check it out below.

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New Ringo Starr Album, 'Ringo 2012,' to Feature Joe Walsh and Kenny Wayne Shepherd

By Damian Fanelli Published

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NPR Streaming 'Rave On Buddy Holly,' Featuring Paul McCartney, Lou Reed

By Damian Fanelli Published

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