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Mike Campbell on writing The Boys of Summer with Don Henley – after Tom Petty passed on it
By Phil Weller Published
Campbell made an all-important change to the song before handing it over to Henley

Chris Holt compares his Eagles and Dirty Knobs gigs
By Andrew Daly Published
Former Don Henley sideman has a multi-amp rig when he plays with Mike Campbell, and a stipped down in-ears-only setup for the Sphere – but he always has 12 guitars standing by

How Mike Campbell and Tom Petty developed their Heartbreaker sound – with the help of some choice early gear picks
By Matt Owen Published
Though Petty was in need of a decent electric, the two Heartbreakers quickly landed on a sound that would define their guitar partnership

Fender and Mike Campbell recreate the Red Dog – The Heartbreaker’s heavily modded 1972 Telecaster
By Matt Owen Published
Campbell bought the Red Dog from one of his students, and used it across his career on some of his most notable works

Longtime Mike Campbell sideman Jason Sinay on how he ended up playing with his hero after spotting him in the crowd
By Janelle Borg Published
Sinay has jammed with his fair share of bonafide music legends – but admits he was starstruck when the Godfather of Grunge asked to play with him

The time Mike Campbell asked George Harrison to take over his own guitar solo
By Janelle Borg Published
Campbell recalls rejecting his own solo on the Traveling Wilburys' debut single – and why Harrison's playing style was a better fit

The night Keith Richards rocked up unannounced to an LA jam night
By Jenna Scaramanga Published
Singer-songwriter Jason Sinay is best known for his work with Heartbreaker Mike Campbell, and has recalled a career of amazing guest spots – including one from a Rolling Stone

Mike Campbell on what he brought to the Heartbreakers as Tom Petty’s guitar foil
By Phil Weller Published
The Heartbreakers guitarist will release his career-spanning memoir next week

Mike Campbell on Fleetwood Mac blessings, his guitar obsession and what he learned as a Heartbreaker
By Alan Paul Published
He could always write songs, but spending all those years by Tom Petty's side taught Campbell a thing or two about fronting a band. He tells GW how these lessons are shaping the sound of the Dirty Knobs and what life was really like in Fleetwood Mac

Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Bob Weir, Van Morrison, Mike Campbell, Lucinda Williams celebrate Robbie Robertson at epic Martin Scorsese-curated tribute
By Janelle Borg Published
The nearly five-hour tribute concert took place on October 17 at Los Angeles' Kia Forum and included tracks from The Band and Robertson's post-Band career
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