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Technique, theory, taste and feel are the key ingredients in any guitar solo – work on these elements and you will play better, more expressive leads

There's no messing around with this tab and video lesson: it’s time to workshop some lead guitar ideas and get your solos spotlight-worthy

Guitar World

“I think what we’ve had is an embarrassment of riches”: The first minute of Mark Knopfler’s star-studded charity single has been released – can you guess the guitar heroes from their chops?

The nine-minute extended cut contains contributions from over 50 guitar legends, and features Jeff Beck's final recording

Guitar World

Guitarist covers The Doors, Zeppelin, Clapton, Beatles, Hendrix and more in the style of Dire Straits, sounds like long-lost Mark Knopfler demos

Laszlo Buring plays it Straits

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The 20 greatest rock supergroups ever

From Cream and ELP to Temple Of The Dog and Velvet Revolver, these are history’s greatest supergroups

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“If I knew I was gonna influence thousands of guitar players, I woulda practiced more!” Ace Frehley struts down memory lane to shoot down Kiss myths and reveal the secrets behind an era-defining sound

The former Kiss guitarist on the “dinosaur bends” and dimed amps behind his signature style, and his guitar highlights as the rock institution's original Spaceman

Guitar World

Eric Clapton's Love Letters To Pattie Boyd Up For Auction

Explore the love letters and artifacts from Eric Clapton, Pattie Boyd, and George Harrison's love triangle at Christie's upcoming auction.

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‘Am I a poor lover, am I ugly?’ Eric Clapton letters reveal details of George Harrison love triangle

Auction of items owned by Pattie Boyd, ex-wife of Harrison then Clapton, reveals passionate overtures from rock star

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“I have to thank Eric Clapton for boosting my bank balance by recording After Midnight then cutting Cocaine”: the life and times of JJ Cale, American music’s best kept secret

Eric Clapton loved him and Mark Knopfler borrowed his style, but singer and guitarist JJ Cale never had the success to match his massive influence

The Guardian - UK

Sheryl Crow: ‘AI is so real. It feels like an assault on my spirit’

The American singer-songwriter answers your questions about working with Johnny Cash and the Rolling Stones, what makes her happy – and why she used to hate All I Wanna Do

Guitar World

“Her roaring mastery of her trusty Gibson Les Paul Custom rivaled the best of her male contemporaries”: A lost Sister Rosetta Tharpe live album featuring never-before-heard recordings has been unearthed – and it’s set for release this year

21 tracks discovered by “The Indiana Jones of jazz” have been compiled into a new live album, which will contain liner notes from Tharpe experts and contemporary artists, including Susan Tedeschi, Billy Gibbons, Bonnie Raitt and more

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"He was absolutely the best guitar player of his generation. Dylan thought he was. Hendrix thought he was. Clapton thought he was": The sensational story of Mike Bloomfield, from prodigy to tragedy

A 60s guitar prodigy who shaped Bob Dylan's sound and blew Eric Clapton away, Mike Bloomfield had the world at his feet before his demons came calling

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10 Most Expensive Rolex Watches: Timeless Pieces That Last A Lifetime

Rolex watches are esteemed symbols of luxury and sophistication, and are coveted by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

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Eric Clapton on Robert Johnson: "When I was younger, Hellhound used to frighten me when I listened to it. The idea that he was really singing about being pursued by demons was too much for me – for a while I really couldn’t deal with it"

Classic interview: When Slowhand revisited Robert Johnson's legacy in 2004 we caught the bluesman in candid mode – "Robert Johnson wasn’t entertainment. When I first heard him I had a very hard time listening to him, because it demanded something of me"

International Business Times

10 Best Guitarists Of All Time: The Legends Across Generations

Here are some of the best guitarists that have left an indelible mark on music history with their passion for the instrument.

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"I think what we’ve had is an embarrassment of riches, really" – Mark Knopfler announces all-star charity band with over 60 members with Gilmour, Ringo, Jeff Beck, Sting, Clapton and Brian May all onboard

They've recorded a new version of Knopfler's Going Home: Theme From Local Hero

Evening Standard

Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler unites world guitar heroes for charity record

Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd are among the stars to feature on the record for the Teenage Cancer Trust

Guitar World

“Eric came in, played great, just one tasty lick after another. Jeff Beck’s contribution was spellbinding”: Mark Knopfler enlists Clapton, Townshend, Iommi, Slash and dozens more for all-star charity single

Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes raise funds for teenage cancer charities with an epic version of his Local Hero theme, featuring Jeff Beck’s final recording, and over 50 guitar legends – including David Gilmour, Joan Armatrading and Brian May

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“It just brings you to tears”: David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, Brian May, Tony Iommi, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Alex Lifeson, Slash and more join forces for epic new recording of Mark Knopfler's Going Home

The new all-star recording of Mark Knopfler's debut solo single will raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America

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