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June 2008
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STEVE WINWOOD
Voice of a Guitar Great
One of rock’s greatest keyboard players, he also possesses one of the great singing voices in the genre. But...
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May 2008
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DAVE AMATO
Collect ’Em and Smile
His first guitar was a Harmony, and now the Boston-born guitarist has served REO Speedwagon for 19 years – a...
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April 2008
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MICK TAYLOR
Shedding Light on the Genius
As young musicians in the U.K. began to channel American blues in the ’60s, guitarists emerged with names like...
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March 2008
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JOHN SHANKS
Six-String, Sound Maker
He grew up in a house where music was a constant and “show business” paid the bills. His career a producer/songwriter...
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February 2008
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JOHN PORTER
A Life in Guitar: Producing, Picking, Collecting
Player, producer, unabashed guitar enthusiast and astute collector, his professional credits are diverse and voluminous and include...
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January 2008
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IN DETAIL
The 1958-’62 Gibson ES-335TD
A true benchmark, the first semi-hollowbody was the result of inspiration derived from the willingness to listen to players while...
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December 2007
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ST. BLUES GUITARS
Then and Now
St. Blues is the epitome of a brand with a unique niche in guitar lore. Born in a Memphis music...
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November 2007
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50 YEARS OF VOX
Any design that remains the kid to beat for 50 years deserves its own chapter in the annals of tone. Mention...
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October 2007
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Robben Ford
The One and Only
These days, young guitar phenoms are promoted more for their age than their playing. The early work of Robben Ford...
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September 2007
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GARY MOORE
Still Got the Blues - Again!
His style is as distinct and identifiable as his career is varied. After rocking (with Thin Lizzy and...
