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Yardbirds guitar legends unite: Watch Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page jam on Layla at 1983 ARMS Charity concert
By Jackson Maxwell published
The three Yardbirds alums – who between them did much to shape rock guitar – came together for the first time for a magical run of shows in the early '80s

Jeff Beck – the ultimate interview: one of the electric guitar's most prolific innovators reflects on his sprawling career
By Alan di Perna published
In this classic 2009 Guitar World interview, the guitar legend waxed lyrical on his formative years with The Yardbirds, how his radical technique inspired a new era of instrumental guitar, and his musical relationships with Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton

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 published
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 published
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 published
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 published
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 published
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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