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“They had strippers and crabs everywhere. People would start shooting at the stage.” Stevie Ray Vaughan talks his Number One Strat, Dumble amps, and craziest gigs
Guitar Player - Dan Forte
The following story originally appeared in the October 1984 issue of Guitar Player. Several hours before show time, Stevie Ray Vaughan sits alone on a …
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“My own son didn’t know who I was until he could turn 21 and get into the blues clubs. He said, ‘Dad, I didn’t know you could play like that!’” As he approaches 90, guitar legend Buddy Guy prepares to return to the road with the BG90 tour
Guitar Player - Gary Graff
It was three years ago that Buddy Guy announced his Damn Right Farewell Tour and talked about winding down his touring career. But you might have …
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“We get along great as long as we’re not trying to make music together.” Stewart Copeland on why he and Sting are still friends despite a $2 million royalties lawsuit
Guitar Player - Phil Weller
Despite a $2 million royalties lawsuit currently playing out in a London courtroom, Stewart Copeland says his relationship with former Police …
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“Who’s that girl playing the resonator guitars?” Billy Gibbons called Norman’s Rare Guitars looking for a young musician he'd seen online in the shop’s videos
Guitar Player - Phil Weller
While Norman’s Rare Guitars has built its reputation as one of the world’s premier vintage guitar shops, Norman Harris’ influence extends far beyond …
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“I wrote the lyrics without changing a word.” How John Lennon’s murder inspired one of Mark Knopfler’s most personal songs
Guitar Player - Phil Weller
The murder of John Lennon on December 8, 1980, sent shockwaves through the music world. For Mark Knopfler, it also sparked an idea that would …
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“I spent my life trying to impress him.” Gregg Allman’s heartbreaking admission about his brother Duane reveals the complicated brotherhood behind the legendary Allman Brothers Band
Guitar Player - Phil Weller
From the Van Halens to the Gallaghers, rock history is full of famous musical siblings. But few brotherly relationships were as formative — or as …