Essential Guitar Licks

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Mike Campbell (left) and Tom Petty (1950 - 2017), both of the group Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, play guitar as they perform onstage at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, March 31, 1983

How Mike Campbell's throwaway lick shaped a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers classic

By Janelle Borg Published

Campbell's guitar noodling and Petty's ear for a good hook resulted in their first Top 40 hit

Guitarists
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Essential Guitar Licks: Paul Gilbert's Crazy Chromaticism and Legato

By Guitar World Staff Published

Give this crazy legato lick from Paul Gilbert a shot!

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Essential Guitar Licks: Bending Up a Storm with Johnny Winter

By Guitar World Staff Published

Pick up this handy lick in the style of the late Johnny Winter.

Lessons
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Five Essential Blues Licks from Jimi Hendrix, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Winter

By Guitar World Staff Published

Regardless of what style music you play, it will do your ears and your chops good to go through each of these licks.

Lessons