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Watch Some Amazing Footage of 22-Year-Old Randy Rhoads Soloing in 1979

By Jonathan Graham

Some rare footage of a young, pre-Ozzy Randy Rhoads in action.

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Forgotten Guitar: Les Paul’s Incredible Rendition of “Lover” Live in New York City in 1988

By Jonathan Graham

Les was 73 at the time, and he clearly hadn’t lost a step.

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Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister Demos His Bass Tone

By Jonathan Graham

Lemmy breaks down his unmistakable, massive, entirely unique tone.

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Forgotten Guitar: Joe Satriani Plays “Surfing with the Alien” on a Strat Copy at a Fan’s Home

By Jonathan Graham

If you've ever needed more evidence that the majority of a guitar player's "sound" is in their fingers...

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Forgotten Guitar: Danny Gatton Performs on 'Nightwatch' in 1989

By Jonathan Graham

"The world’s greatest unknown guitarist" at his finest.

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Watch This Rare 1986 Interview and Factory Tour with Master Luthier Paul Reed Smith

By Jonathan Graham

“Give us a couple of years, we will be right there with Fender and Gibson" - the then-little-known Paul Reed Smith.

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Forgotten Guitar: A Close-up Look at Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Strat

By Jonathan Graham

Get up-close and personal with Stevie Ray Vaughan's “Number One” Strat.

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Forgotten Guitar: That Time a Fan Shook Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Hand During a Guitar Solo

By Jonathan Graham

Just listen to what he plays during the handshake.

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Forgotten Guitar: Joe Satriani Gives MTV Host His First Guitar Lesson in 1992

By Jonathan Graham

Satch gives a first lesson live on MTV.

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Forgotten Guitar: Zakk Wylde Demos His "Chicken Pickin'" Technique in 1991

By Jonathan Graham

A 24-year-old Zakk Wylde shows MTV his "Chicken Pickin'" technique.

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Forgotten Guitar: In-Studio Tips and Performance from Session Giant Dann Huff

By Jonathan Graham

These tips can be applied whether you're working at Abbey Road or your home studio.

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Forgotten Guitar: Joe Satriani and Mick Jagger Play “Little Red Rooster” at a Bar in 1988

By Jonathan Graham

Mick Jagger and Joe Satriani play the blues.

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Forgotten Guitar: Les Paul and Mary Ford's 1954 Guitar Duel

By Jonathan Graham

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Forgotten Guitar: Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on Stage Together in 1966 Film 'Blow-Up'

By Jonathan Graham

During the production of the 1966 filmBlow-Up, director Michelangelo Antonioni envisioned a scene similar to that of Pete Townshend's famous live ritual of smashing his guitar on stage.

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Forgotten Guitar: Jimmy Page Offers an Up-Close Look at His “Number 1” Les Paul

By Jonathan Graham

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Forgotten Guitar: Van Halen Play "Hot for Teacher" at Donington in 1984

By Jonathan Graham

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Watch Kirk Hammett Play Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well" on the Peter Green Les Paul

By Damian Fanelli

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Forgotten Guitar: Dimebag Darrell Plays Joe Satriani's “Crushing Day”

By Jonathan Graham

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Forgotten Guitar: Before Hendrix, Elvis and Chuck Berry, There Was Sister Rosetta Tharpe

By Jonathan Graham

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Forgotten Guitar: B.B. King and Gary Moore Play “The Thrill Is Gone” in 1992

By Jonathan Graham