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Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20 includes Paul McCartney, Paula Abdul and Ice Cube

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of June 14-20 includes musician Paul McCartney, rapper-actor Ice Cube and “Roseanne” actor Laurie Metcalf

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“After hearing the finished track, I thought, ‘Wow, I never knew how busy playing one note could sound’”: The story behind the deceptive bassline on a politically charged ’70s anthem that was later covered by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

George Porter Jr cites this politically charged anthem as one of his favorite Meters basslines

Guitar World

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 15-21

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of June 15-21 include rapper Kendrick Lamar, actor Neil Patrick Harris and “Good Morning America” host Lara Spencer

The Independent UK

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"Even if you’ve never used a looper before I’d wager it wouldn’t take most guitarists more than 5 minutes to get up and running with it": TC Electronic Ditto 2 Looper review

TC Electronics's ubiquitous compact looper gets a well-deserved update - I find out whether it's kept up with some stiff competition

Guitar World

Guitar World Discussion: Who is the most underrated guitar player of all time?

Which overlooked, unsung or under-appreciated guitar talent do you wish had more love? It's time for you to have your say…

Guitar World

“Deserves status as one of rock ’n’ roll’s most iconic electric guitars solely from its association with three of the four Beatles”: From the Beatles to the Stones, Johnny Marr and Radiohead, why everyone loves the Epiphone Casino

It was the sound of the British Invasion, of Lennon’s Revolution, and it brings us jangle and bite in equal measure. We pay tribute to the E230TD/TDV’s golden years

Guitar World

“Be yourself and play what moves you. James Jamerson said it best: ‘If you don’t feel it, don’t play it’”: Parlor Greens’ Jimmy James is putting the soul back into guitar, groove by groove

With his inspired new trio, Seattle guitarist Jimmy James digs deep into Meters-style funk, rocking his Silvertone and making the world a better place

Guitar World

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“Technical bass players might be able to spell it out in print, but if the pocket isn’t there, it’s just dots on paper”: The Meters’ George Porter Jr on surviving Hurricane Katrina, the subtleties of New Orleans funk and his unusual slap style

According to George Porter Jr., his job as a bassist is to tie the groove and the rhythm together

Guitar World

“If you’re from the school of ‘plug in, turn up’, without getting fussy with your controls, you’re going toloveit”: Fender Tom DeLonge Starcaster review

The Blink-182 guitarist’s second signature model in ayear takes the form of Fender’s offsetsemi-acoustic – and it’s an instant classic

Guitar World

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 9-15

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of June 9-15 include actor Neil Patrick Harris, rapper-actor Ice Cube and sports commentator Dick Vitale

The Independent UK

“I would never play a bass that has brand-new strings. My strings only leave the bass when they break”: How George Porter Jr. helped put funk on the musical map with The Meters

Formed in 1965, The Meters became the measure of funk to come with their 1969 instrumental anthem Cissy Strut

Guitar World

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 11-17

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of June 11-17 include rapper Kendrick Lamar, country singer Mickey Guyton and actor Greg Kinnear

The Independent UK

New Orleans music's old guard still star at Jazz Fest

Big-name, nationally known musical artists are always part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

The Independent UK

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 12-18

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of June 12-18 include musician Paul McCartney, comedian Tim Allen and actor Ally Sheedy

The Independent UK

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