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Man tapes dustpan to face, plays Smoke on the Water using nothing but sweep argpeggios

By Richard Bienstock Published

Bradley Hall’s stunning, sweep-heavy take on the Deep Purple classic would make Yngwie proud

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Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, Brian May and Others Play "Smoke on the Water" in 1989

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

One of the greatest guitar hero gatherings of all time.

Artists
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6 essential Fender Stratocaster albums

By Chris Gill Published

Six albums that pushed the limits of this ever-versatile instrument.

Music Releases
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Deep Purple Announce American Tour

By Richard Bienstock Published

The band continue their Long Goodbye trek.

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Former Accountant for Deep Purple Jailed for Stealing Millions from Legendary Band

By Richard Bienstock Published

Dipak Rao was sentenced to more than six years in prison.

Bands
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Steve Morse Lesson: Bach Chorale Voicings

By Steve Morse Published

In this classic Steve Morse lesson, learn an approach to chord playing inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach’s chorales.

Lessons
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George Harrison Jams with Ritchie Blackmore and Deep Purple in 1984

By Damian Fanelli Published

An unlikely, but incredibly cool, jam.

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Yngwie Malmsteen Shares New Song, “Sun’s Up Top’s Down,” Details Bluesy New Album

By Richard Bienstock Published

‘Blue Lightning’ is out March 29.

Music Releases
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Watch Eddie Van Halen Play Ritchie Blackmore Riffs

By Damian Fanelli Published

Some rarely seen footage of Eddie Van Halen backstage playing some of the riffs that influenced him the most.

Guitarists
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Watch Generation Axe—Vai, Yngwie, Zakk, Nuno and Tosin—Play Deep Purple's "Burn"

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Yngwie Malmsteen sang lead on the quintet's ferocious version of the classic Deep Purple tune.

Guitarists
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