Paco de Lucia

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Steve Stevens wears a polka-dot shit and plays his Knaggs single-cut on a stage lit up in blue, Marshall stacks in the background.
Steve Stevens on resisting shred, how Paco de Lucia made him go nylon, and Billy Idol’s eternal appeal

By Charlie Wilkins Published

Billy Idol’s collaborator of 40-plus years transcends the punk-rock guitarist mold, taking in flamenco, jazz‑fusion, prog and classical styles – and he is as excited about guitar today as he was when he first picked one up

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Ibrahim Ag Alhabib performs onstage with Tinariwen at the Glastonbury Festival on June 24, 2023
“There can be no more fitting sendoff to this uncompromising sonic innovator”: May 2024 Guitar World editors’ picks

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

From acoustic wizards to bedroom pop mainstays, prog-metal masters and fallen heroes – here are our standout guitar tracks from the past 31 days

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Spanish musician Paco de Lucia (born Francisco Sanchez Gomez, 1947 - 2014) plays guitar during the World Music Institute 'Flamenco Festival New York 2004' concert at the Beacon Theater, New York, New York, February 27, 2004
Lost recordings from flamenco virtuoso Paco de Lucia have been discovered – after spending 60 years stored in a meat can

By Janelle Borg Published

The 21 new tracks highlight guitar virtuoso Paco de Lucía's extraordinary talent at just 11 years old

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Known for his superhuman technique, Paco de Lucía is one of the all-time guitar greats – learn how to add his Nuevo flamenco flavor to your playing

By Declan Zapala Published

Uncover the explosive possibilities in your fingers with this crash course in flamenco guitar playing

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Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco De Lucia
Show-stopping techniques you can learn from Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin

By John Wheatcroft Published

This lesson takes a deep dive into the styles of the virtuoso trio responsible for one of the greatest fusion albums ever made

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Al Di Meola on how a legendary live session with Paco de Lucía and John McLaughlin came to light after 40 years

By David Mead Published

The sequel to a jazz-fusion guitar classic finally arrives as Saturday Night in San Francisco gets restored for an official release

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Al Di Meola John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia performing in San Francisco in 1980
A sequel to Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco De Lucia’s legendary live album Friday Night In San Francisco is on the way

By Matt Parker Published

A lost recording of the following evening’s set – Saturday Night In San Francisco – is set for release in July

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Al Di Meola on his VIP dinner parties, losing Chick Corea and unearthing a new guitar trio record with John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía

By Richard Bienstock Published

The jazz-fusion legend is spending his days writing, playing and performing – and doing plenty of cooking

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John McLaughlin Announces New Album 'Black Light' — Sneak Peek Video

By Acoustic Nation Published

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Flamenco Guitarist Paco de Lucia Dead at 66

By Damian Fanelli Published

Flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, who thrilled audiences for decades with his lightning-fast flamenco rhythms and fretwork, died early today (February 26) in Mexico. He was 66.

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