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Paul Jackson Jr. playing his Gibson guitar onstage
Session ace Paul Jackson Jr. on how he became Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones’ go-to guitarist

By Andrew Daly Published

From meeting Michael Jackson at 19, to playing with B.B. King and on Daft Punk’s Get Lucky, his career has thrived on variety – but the session great tells us it starts with your ears, not your hands...

Guitarists
Nathan East of Toto performs live during their 35th Anniversary Tour at the Nippon Budokan on April 28, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan.
Session legend Nathan East reflects on the business of bass

By Nick Wells Published

Nathan East looks back at some of his biggest tracks, and why he’d love to have a career like Pat Metheny or Marcus Miller

Bassists
Daft Punk performs onstage during the 56th GRAMMY Awards
“Daft Punk was dancing in the booth while we cut it!” Listen to James Genus stretch out on Giorgio by Moroder from Random Access Memories

By Chris Jisi Published

While Nathan East played on the chart-topping Get Lucky, James Genus added a fresh spin to Daft Punk’s Grammy-winning album

Bassists
Martin Miller and Kirk Fletcher
Martin Miller recruits Kirk Fletcher for guitar-driven Daft Punk tribute

By Matt Owen Published

The fusion maestro teamed up with the blues wizard for a high-gain guitar cover of Get Lucky

Guitarists
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Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" in the Styles of 10 Guitarists, from Steve Vai to Eddie Van Halen — Video

By Damian Fanelli Published

Like most of you, I've often wondered what it would sound like if 10 of the world’s most famous guitarists got together and jammed on Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.” I'm joking, of course.

Guitarists