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Back Home: Eric Clapton’s Love Affair With The Royal Albert Hall

The rare relationship between the artist and the Royal Albert Hall has spanned his entire career.

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The Best Guitar Solos: 108 Hair-Raising Moments

The best guitar solos – from driving riffs to technical displays of mastery – make a song complete and more often than not, transcend the track entirely.

Features3 months ago

‘Talking Book’: 22-Year-Old Genius Stevie Wonder Speaks Volumes

Stevie had been raising the bar of his artistic imagination for some time, when he unveiled what many consider to be his first masterpiece.

Features6 months ago

‘Play Them Loud’: A Celebration Of Fabulous Fenders

A celebration of a unique instrument, in honor of 'Leo' Fender, born on August 10, 1909.

Features6 months ago

Best Guitarists Of All Time: 75 Legendary Musicians

From hard rockers to virtuoso jazzers, the best guitarists of all time represent a variety of sounds.

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The Long Forgotten 8th National Jazz, Pop, Ballads And Blues Festival

Held on the second weekend of August 1968, this is one of the least remembered of all the late 1960s outdoor events. It shouldn't be.

Features6 months ago

‘The Beano Album’: John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers And Eric Clapton Create A Classic

Affectionately known as ‘the Beano album,’ Bluesbreakers forever changed the landscape of rock music.

Features8 months ago

Best Ronnie Wood Songs: 20 Essential Tracks

Artist, songwriter, and one of Britain’s finest, and possibly most underrated, guitar players, here are Ronnie Wood's career-defining cuts.

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Features10 months ago

More Than Just A Face: Remembering The Much-Loved Ronnie Lane

Born on April 1, 1946, Ronnie was one of the UK's great treasures, happy both in a group setting, as a collaborator or bandleader.

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Heavy Metal Thunder: The Origins Of Heavy Metal

The origins of heavy metal are often disputed... We attempt to track down the history of the term and answer the question, Where does heavy metal come from?

Features11 months ago

‘Music Of My Mind’: Stevie Wonder’s Thoughts Turn To Musical Greatness

The album stands tall among Stevie's most important work, both in terms of his profound songwriting and its use of his new best friend, the synthesizer.

Playlists11 months ago

When The Stones Jammed With Nicky Hopkins

Nicky Hopkins was one of the most in demand session players of his generation and featured on one of Rolling Stones Records’ first releases, ‘Jamming With Edward.’

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Features2 years ago

Rock ‘n’ Roll Guitar Hero: Cliff Gallup, Idolised By Clapton, Beck, Page And More

He was never a household name himself, but Gallup's pioneering work with Gene Vincent’s Blue Caps made him a guitar god for Clapton, Page, Beck et al.