Marcus King
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Marcus King takes Rory Gallagher’s legendary Isle of Wight Fender Telecaster for a spin on stage
By Matt Owen published
King previously played Jeff Beck’s iconic YardBurst Les Paul thanks to French vintage guitar dealer, Matt’s Guitar Shop

"This is the kind of guitar that encourages you to play your best, allowing you to perform faster, smoother, and more expressively than you thought possible": Gibson Marcus King ES-345 review
By Daryl Robertson published
Marcus King delivers a royal reimagining of an ES classic – and it may take the crown as the finest signature guitar of the year

Marcus King’s new signature model brings his vintage Gibson ES-345 to the masses
By Phil Weller published
Based on his 1962 “Big Red” guitar, King’s latest signature is a sleeker version of the exclusive Custom Shop model that arrived back in 2021

Marcus King follows in Craig Ross’ footsteps to wield Jeff Beck’s iconic Yardbirds-era Les Paul on stage
By Janelle Borg published
KALEO's JJ Julius Son and Marcus King Band's Drew Smithers also played the legendary LP, which fetched over $490,000 at auction earlier this year

The next generation of guitar stars join legends of the game to honor Jimi Hendrix at the 2025 Experience Hendrix tour
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The “guitar event of the year” kicks off with young guns Ally Venable and Marcus King alongside Eric Johnson, Zakk Wylde, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Marcus King on why your fretboard has its own language – and how mental health became his muse
By Andrew Daly published
The Americana-loving singer-songwriter digs into the ties between the ebb and flow of his emotional state and the safe space inherent in the well-worn fretboard of his beloved Big Red

Marcus King on the current state of the guitar scene – and why there's hope for the future
By Janelle Borg published
King also discussed in a recent interview how he had the guitar to do the talking for him when he was too shy, and explained why he's committed to bringing the guitar to “the state of music now”

Marcus King and Grace Bowers team up for a surprise solo-fueled rendition of a Kris Kristofferson classic on stage in New York
By Janelle Borg published
Bowers and King joined forces to pay tribute to the late country icon with a cover of Me & Bobby McGee

Marcus King names 6 guitar riffs that shaped his sound – from Lynyrd Skynyrd to his dad's metal moment
By Andrew Daly published
The blues rock guitar hero tells us about his meaningful connection to Saturday Night Special and reveals five more of his favorite riffs

Marcus King recalls playing with Gary Rossington at the late Lynyrd Skynyrd legend’s final show
By Matt Owen published
King joined his hero during the band's 50th Anniversary show in November 2022 to perform Saturday Night Special – a track that had hugely influenced him as an aspiring guitar player
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