Johnny A: “I love vintage guitars and amps, but I love new ones, too. The bottom line is: does it sound good?” By Rod Brakes We join the mercurial Massachusetts guitar legend to talk gear, playing with the Yardbirds and what the future holds...
Billy Sheehan names 5 of his favorite bass albums By Bass Player Staff Sheehan is one of the world’s most accomplished bassists - so we can all learn from the five albums that influenced him
Metallica, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck Jam at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 By Damian Fanelli James Hetfield, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page—together on the same stage.
Jimmy Page's Five Best Guitar Moments with The Yardbirds By Damian Fanelli Jimmy Page's best guitar work with his former band.
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.
New Jimmy Page-Produced Yardbirds Compilation Features Early Version of "Dazed and Confused" By Damian Fanelli Before he wielded the hammer of the gods—and a Gibson Les Paul or two—as a member of Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page was a Telecaster-wielding Yardbird.
March 13, 1965: Eric Clapton Quits The Yardbirds By Damian Fanelli Fifty years ago today—March 13, 1965—guitarist Eric Clapton quit the Yardbirds. It's one of the best things that ever happened—period.
Eric Clapton's 50 Greatest Guitar Moments By Damian Fanelli, Alan di Perna, Jimmy Brown, Andy Aledort
Jeff Beck Talks Hendrix, British Blues and His "Poor Man’s Pedal Steel" Approach By Guitar World Staff
Shred Zeppelin: How to Play Like Jimmy Page By Jimmy Brown An analysis of Jimmy Page's soulful, distinctive lead guitar style by Guitar World's Jimmy Brown.
The Yardbirds to Release New Live/Documentary DVD, 'Making Tracks' By Damian Fanelli The Yardbirds have announced the release of a new two-disc live/documentary DVD, Making Tracks.
The Yardbirds Announce September North American Tour By Damian Fanelli The Yardbirds have announced a North American tour that kicks off August 26 in Ontario, Canada, and winds up September 15 in Virginia.
Eric Clapton Edition of Guitar Legends Features Interviews, Five Transcriptions and More By Guitar World Staff